[131], They also have rivalries with fellow London clubs Chelsea and West Ham United, albeit on a less intense level. The man is known as the ' most violent prisoner in Britain ' but also happens to be a Spurs fan. The fanbase of Tottenham was initially drawn primarily from North London and the nearby Home counties, but the fanbase has expanded worldwide and there is now a great number of fans around the world. Theyve even got infamous supporters who disgrace the rest of the bunch see Osama Bin Laden and Piers Morgan. Rocky star Sylvester Stallone is reportedly a big enough fan of Everton to regret not buying them in 2007. A prime example is after Juventus signed Cristiano Ronaldo they gained millions of fan following. [33] They joined the Football League in 1908, and home attendances steadily increased. Plus young players special, exclusive interviews with Jamal Musiala and Endrick, birth of J. [100] Many songs have been used over many decades as chants; for example "Guantanamera" which has been used for numerous players including Paul Gascoigne ("There's only one Paul Gascoigne") and Gary Stevens ("There's only two Gary Stevens" since there were two players of the same name active at the same time), and "Land of Hope and Glory" (most recently used for Eric Dier). [20][21] The growth of fans worldwide is driven to some extent by the ubiquity of Premier League matches broadcast around the world, but some overseas fans also travel to London to attend Tottenham matches, with 40,000 having visited White Hart Lane in 2014. Forest were massive in the 70s so it's no surprise that they've had their fair share of famous fans over the years. In England, you would generally expect Hollywood to find the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United the most attractive; they are clubs made for famous names, both of which are built on incredible history. Often a controversial character, when hes not firing people in the boardroom, he can be seen unapologetically shouting his support for the North London club. One person died, whilst 229 were arrested. Man. As the biggest club in a major UK city, its understandable that Aston Villa have plenty of notable followers. Fulham have a surprisingly famous fanbase. Well be right.May 15, 2019. Gary Barlow counts himself a Liverpool fan but given Take That pal Robbie Williamss links to Soccer Aid, if he was as big a fan as Robbie, wed probably all know about it. The London based comedian is another avid Tottenham fan and has been known to attend a lot of the teams games. The London club Tottenham Hotspur has one of the largest fan bases in England. Former footballer - QPR, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea; Former manager - Crystal Palace, Barcelona, Spurs, England, Middlesbrough, Leeds United; Football Analyst for ITV. Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan was apparently once shocked when star of Schindlers List, Star Wars and Taken, Liam Neeson, phoned him asking for tickets to Selhurst Park. Famous Spurs Fans Louis Van Gaal Louis Van Gaal has managed some of the biggest clubs in the world. Fisher runs the popular and excellent Spurs blog Tottenham On My Mind. . He will see them win the Premier League one day in this life or the next. , current Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash is, in fact, a Spurs fan when it comes to football. Big Mike even helped unveil Paul Pogba. Who does the Queen support? Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. The man basically runs the city. Arguably the most famous celebrity on this list, Adele has made no secrets of her love for Spurs over the years, with the 33-year-old record-breaking artist born in the Tottenham area and a. Tom Holland He was one of the greatest TV presenters to grace, he was a Spurs fan all his life. To the shores of Sicily, We will fight, fight, fight for United. Join the official membership, One Hotspur, see the supporters clubs and get involved with Spurs. Plus, we don't dare argue with him that he's not the most famous. US songstress Lana Del Rey has claimed that she loved watching Luis Suarez play and got into Liverpool a few years ago. He read: "SON!!! Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Pat Jennings punches the ball away from the goal and clear of Leeds United player Jack Charlton in 1969 The infamous game in 1935 when the German team gave the Nazi. Cloake and Fisher are life-long fans of Tottenham Hotspur and season ticket holders. Tweets earlier in the day had suggested that the. [24][108][109] In response to the abusive chants, Tottenham supporters, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, began to chant back the insults and adopt the Yid identity starting from around the late 1970s. [56], A number of independent supporters groups have been formed in the club's history, representing fans to challenge decisions made by the club. Liverpool - Lebron James 4). 3. [103] Older songs get discarded, while new songs are constantly being created for players or to reflect current events, many of which are directed against their rival Arsenal and other clubs. Plant has been a fan of the club since he was 5. His boxer pal Tony Bellew is a diehard toffee himself, but perhaps not the most well-known of celebrities to follow them. Making all the noise In the 1930s, even though the club was in Division Two most years, they had attendances of over 30,000 for many matches. [17] 80 million of them are said to be in Asia, with close to 45 million people in China, and Indonesia registered the most followers for the club on Facebook in 2014. 1. The calls were heard by Tottenham full back Sergio Reguiln, who got the attention of referee Andre Marriner. [101][102], Although some songs and chants such as "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur" have lasted for a long time, most chants are often popular only for a relatively short time as players move on and time changes. It just goes to show that even those with all the fame in the world are just like us; consistently refreshing Twitter to get the latest news on their club. In the first few years of the 20th century, the home attendances for Southern League matches usually numbered 7,000 to 10,000, but may reach over 30,000 for some cup ties. Ex-Sky Sports presenter Natalie Sawyer and Yes keyboard Rick Wakeman are both fans, too: we like to imagine them sat together. While Jay-Z and Chris Martin have visited the Emirates in recent years, there isnt much proof that the pair are diehards. In terms of proper Arsenal fans who are genuinely excited about Gabriel Martinelli, the most famous is probably Idris Elba. Another celebrity fan of the club is Megan Fox, too. One name comes to mind when you think of Brighton fans. Tom Holland has been a lifelong fan of the club, and has even tried doing his best recruitment job for the club when he. To find out exactly that, we turned to ranker.com and their interactive list titled: "The Best Tottenham Hotspur Players of All Time," where no . As one of the biggest teams in England, Spurs continue to grow year-on-year, and of course, this leads to new fans joining the cause. The Daily Mail report that Tottenham scout Jeff Vetere has left the . Ricky Tomlinson, famous for 'The Royle Family', is a life-long Reds fan.5 of 42 Dr Dre started following the "cool cats in red" whilst on a tour in London back in 1988 and once referred to. Away from Hollywood, Wahlberg has previously been pictured wearing a Spurs shirt as he, pledged his allegiance for the North London club, whilst also taking aim at bitter rivals Arsenal, Part of us hopes that he still keeps a keen eye on the club, but hes a very busy man, with four movies starring him slated to come out across the next few years, as per, The famous actor even had the privilege of, narrating the final video at White Hart Lane. She's headlined Glastonbury, won Grammy and Brit awards but hasn't received quite the same accolades for her rendition of "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur", unfortunately. As a massive fan of Holland, I am more than happy to claim him as a Lilywhite. He was spotted at a game against West Hamin 2019 looking extremely frustrated during a 1-0 to our London rivals. Most commonly, new chants are created for players; for example, popular chants in the later part of 2010s include chants for Dele Alli set to the tune of Billy Ray Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart",[95] Moussa Sissoko using White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army",[96] Christian Eriksen with Black Lace's "Agadoo",[97] Danny Rose with Boney M.'s "Daddy Cool",[98] Harry Kane as "One of Our Own" (Beach Boys' "Sloop John B"),[99] as well as one for the manager Mauricio Pochettino sung to the tune of "Magic" by Pilot. The former basketball player knows all about reaching impressive heights, and will hope that Conte and co can match his success eventually. Its unsurprising then that the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Megan Fox, Justin Timberlake, Steve Coogan and Thom Yorke are all Red Devils. Tottenham: 'Duel of the Fates' from Star Wars. Born and raised in Seven Sisters, the 15 time Grammy Awards winner has been spotted many a time holding a Tottenham flag high above her head at our home games. 1 60.6K Famous Tottenham Hotspur Fans Lyrics Abou Diaby Adam Carruthers Adam Richman Adam Smith of Soccer AM Adele Aidan Coleman A. J. Ayer Alan Sugar Andrew Luck Annie Mac Antony Costa Arni. The results of the largest ever survey into club rivalries", "West Ham vs Tottenham Hotspur and other rivalries only one side really cares about", "English Premier League Rivalry Survey 2018", "What is St Totteringham's Day? Where to watch Sheffield United vs Tottenham Who won the World Cup? AJ is one of my favourite artists. Also a blue. [35][36] However, average attendances fell below 21,000 in the 198586 season. And the Spurs go marching on, There are many football songs and chants associated with the club and frequently sung by Spurs fans, the most significant of which is "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur". Give us feedback on your Football Tranfer Tavern experience, Celebrity fans are always an interesting topic, especially when it comes to, In England, you would generally expect Hollywood to find the likes of. Likewise, Prince Harry reportedly supports Arsenal but hasnt spoken as much about football as his brother, William. Some believe the song is a tribute to the former team captain Danny Blanchflower who was Irish. Well, two. ", "Football club attendances: Are fans getting the full picture? Born and raised in Seven Sisters, the 15 time Grammy Awards winner has been spotted many a time holding a Tottenham flag high above her head at our home games. Aston Villa - Prince William 8). [149] Spurs fans again rioted in Rotterdam during the 198384 UEFA Cup match against Feyenoord, and then before the final against Anderlecht in Brussels, and a Spurs fan was shot dead. [90][91], The club has a tradition of releasing songs since 1961 when they released "Tip Top Tottenham Hotspur" in celebration of winning the Double. Kinkiest Fan: Bill Clinton Long before he was porking Monica Lewinsky in the White House with a cigar, Bill used to watch Chelsea when he lived in Oxford in the 60's. These print magazines have closed due to rising cost of production, and fan publications have since moved online, such as The Fighting Cock, which tried to continue producing a print fanzine. Even the Avengers member couldnt convince the Frenchman, however. Answer: The answer is Yes, she is. As a congratulations in either 2013 or 2014 for her Grammy awards, Tottenham. Spurs Community is the largest online forum for Tottenham Hotspur fans from around the world. [56] It later also supported Terry Venables after he was sacked by Alan Sugar. Whatever the case, this one is for them! The author of the Harry Potter and one of the most famous writers to ever live is a Tottenham fan. It initially supported the youth-team and under-21 fixtures, but later extended to the main senior matches. The 2003 rugby hero Martin Johnson is also Leicester born and bred, meaning Lineker isnt the only famous England World Cup star from the area. Truth is, it never went away", "The Byline: Simon Raymonde On A Love Affair With Spurs", Ossie's Dream (Spurs Are on Their Way to Wembley), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C._supporters&oldid=1134736650, English football supporters' associations, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, A number of fictional characters are written as Spurs supporters, some written by fans of the club. Cardiff City. Luther himself helped run the 'No More Red' campaign of this season and appeared in a kit launch video for the club's 2019/20 kit, claiming I couldve played for Arsenal you know, before telling his mates that he was top scorer at Under-9 level for Canning Town. ", "Dictionary includes Spurs fans in Yid definition", "Up to half of Jewish Spurs fans want to get rid of 'Yid', Tottenham reveals", "Let's forget opposition supporters. Tottenham have earmarked Montpellier forward Elye Wahi as a potential summer signing amid the ongoing speculation over Harry Kane's long-term future at the club, according to reports. Spurs fans on their way home after their team lost at Derby damaged the train carrying them. Alex James from Blur said he was a fan on Soccer AM once, so we'll give it him partly because the only other big shout is for Matt Tong, the drummer from Bloc Party, who used to be on the AFCB fan forum. Now forging a path in Hollywood, Cena is one of the most famous Spurs fans youre going to find. Have something to tell us about this article? When it comes to getting over the line, Nash knows exactly what it takes; Spurs, on the other hand, may not. Opinion: Starter or super-sub; Where is Son most effective for Tottenham? He also had a short interview with the clubafter our Champions League qualification in 2010. I am bound to have missed some out of this list and I am also willing to admit there was also bias involved when putting this list together. Indisputably our most famous fan is Adele. Cloake is a board member of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporter's Trust (THST), the author of several books on Tottenham's history, and a prominent voice on Spurs social media. Andy Murray has worn their shirt to training, though that was more because his manager supported them. John Cena supports Tottenham Hotspurs in . When hes not producing top 40s, he can often be seen. Arsenal fans celebrate St Totteringham's Day, a term believed to be first used in 2002, which is the day when it became mathematically impossible for Tottenham to finish above Arsenal in that season. [129] This rivalry intensified in 1919 when Arsenal were unexpectedly promoted to the First Division, taking a place that Tottenham believed should be theirs. There is even a video of him crying tears of joy after our famous win against Ajax in the Champions League. [92] A number of songwriters who are fans of the club have written songs for the club which were released as singles. about his beloved club, or speaking elsewhere about them. But did she call Dimitri Payet a judas when he left? [7] The club is located in one of the most ethnically diverse and poorest parts of London, Northumberland Park in Haringey,[8] but only 89% of people of non-White ethnic background attended their matches according to the 2007 and 2008 surveys, although that is higher than the national average of 6%. Would she declare one thinks Mark Noble is the East End Xavi? Newcastle is a massive city with massive fans. Hes not the only surprising Spurs fan. There are conflicting reports regarding Neesons penchant for Liverpool too, but there are other stars who are confirmed Eagles fans. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Jason Sudeikis Estimated Net Worth: 20 million Photo Sales Next Page Page 1 of 2 Tottenham England Alan Sugar Suspects Hollywood Karl Pilkington, Rory McIlroy, Danny Boyle, John Simm and even Kim Jong Un are all apparently fans too. 1. Tottenham Hotspur - Adele, Tom Holland 7). Indisputably our most famous fan is Adele. Oasis always had my respect, as they were die-hard City supporters and wouldnt miss a match unless they were on tour, Kinkladze said. Arsenal (80.1m) The Gunners surprisingly make it to the list of football clubs with most fans. Fellow London clubs Chelsea and West Ham United, albeit on a less level! 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