The fan had a ticker message scrolling across his phone screen, adorned with digital fireworks. The force is strong here, @HamillHimself. A prime example is after Juventus signed Cristiano Ronaldo they gained millions of fan following. Adele Bob Marley Charles Bronson Famous Tottenham Fans Phil Collins Sir Alan Sugar Spurs Aim to do an Atletico as Stadium Delays Prove Costly . Well, two. If you know anything about Tottenham youll know how much we love Chas & Dave. Former footballer - QPR, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea; Former manager - Crystal Palace, Barcelona, Spurs, England, Middlesbrough, Leeds United; Football Analyst for ITV. ", and "When the Year Ends in One", some of which are still sung by fans. Hes undoubtedly one of the most famous fans of the club out there, as he remains instantly recognisable for film lovers. 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. Facebook Logo . The order is not totally based on worldwide fame, I have also taken into account how involved they are in and around the club for a few of the nominees. Wroclaw 2003. Chris Moyles was the biggest radio DJ in Britain at one point, Ed Miliband almost became PM and actually didn't share his liking of football much as he feared it would count against him at the polls while Gareth Gates, Jeremy Paxman and Jon Bon Jovi have all been counted in the Elland Road faithful in the past. He is always interacting with fans on Twitter and his love for the club cannot be questioned. Unfortunately, Chas passed away in 2018 but he will always be remembered. 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. [137][138][139][140][141] The adjective "Spursy", and its derived noun "Spursiness",[142] denotes a certain fragility in the team that consistently fail to live up to expectations and crumble within sight of victory. Please refresh the page and try again. 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. 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. Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you're looking for and rewards you. Every Premier League club's most famous fan 1). Liverpool - Lebron James 4). Greg Dyke is a fan of Brentford (though it's claimed he also follows Man United), Dean Gaffney from Eastenders supports the club too, while Phil Collins used to watch the Bees before getting a season ticket at QPR. 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. Take your pick. United most famous fans. But whos the biggest? The Daily Mail report that Tottenham scout Jeff Vetere has left the . Seth Rogan is apparently a Cherry, but is he actually? Given that he was born in Trinidad and Tobago, his Spurs support is something of a surprise. Owner of the K-Bar and Kabaret Bryan Adams Musician Matt Aitken Record producer of Stock, Aitken and Waterman fame HRH Sheikh Nader Bin Salman Al Khalifa King of Bahrain's nephew Brian Alexander Journalist / Broadcaster Peter Allen Presenter - Radio Five Live Anthony Andrews Actor Osvaldo Ardiles Former Spurs Player / Manager It goes without saying, Gallagher recalled. It initially supported the youth-team and under-21 fixtures, but later extended to the main senior matches. The fact is, Spurs have such a variation of celebrity supporters that is never fails to astound us every time we look into it. Just imagine John Cena speaking to Sir Alan Sugar. All rights reserved. Manchester United owners Joel and Avram Glazer could STAY after all, following takeover bids, In the mag: Hey Jude Bellingham! Chelsea - Gordon Ramsay 6). There are conflicting reports regarding Neesons penchant for Liverpool too, but there are other stars who are confirmed Eagles fans. [136] A new word that has gained wide currency among fans as well as the media to become part of football lexicon is "Spursy". He is a legend at clubs like Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, and has managed other top teams like Manchester United and the Netherlands national team. 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. Bill Nighy has to be the most famous, though. [129] This rivalry intensified in 1919 when Arsenal were unexpectedly promoted to the First Division, taking a place that Tottenham believed should be theirs. It's the Tottenham boys, It's been a bloody murderous journey. [44][45] The highest attendance so far is 62,027 recorded for the North London derby against Arsenal on 12 May 2022. 1. Russell Crowe. 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? [53] An early overseas supporters' club was formed in Malta in 1981 as a branch of the Spurs Supporters Club,[54] and another was formed in Norway in 1982. With Tom Holland recently revealing his love for the Lillywhites in an interview with GQ, I thought we should go through a list of our most famous fans. Tottenham are great, but they're not scary, which makes this a pretty terrible choice of entrance music.They should try the 'Cantina Band' song instead. Whether you're coming to find out team news, chat with friends for a while, or want to read the latest ITK (we cover all ITK relating to Spurs in one handy place), SC welcomes you. Ex-Sky Sports presenter Natalie Sawyer and Yes keyboard Rick Wakeman are both fans, too: we like to imagine them sat together. Hes president of the FA too, which is more of a credential than most of us have to prove we love the beautiful game. Monaghan was born in Berlin, West Germany, to British parents Maureen, a nurse . Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. Indisputably our most famous fan is Adele. He has a tattoo that says "100% Blade" and. Examples of songs created in the 201819 season are a song based on "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" to mock Arsenal's failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League,[104] and a song "Allez Allez Allez" (based on an Italian song "L'Estate Sta Finendo") celebrating a dramatic win over Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final.[105]. The fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, is a huge Red and has been pictured at United games and their training ground a few times now - but were going to pick Stormzy as the most famous, given that hes on the up and Bolts star has peaked (sorry, Usain). Probably not. 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. According to rumours, she took a shine to Cesc Fabregas when Arsenal visited the palace years ago: if she is a Hammer, shed have been livid with him joining Chelsea. He is a pioneer for making the broadcasting industry more inclusive. [145][146], There had been a number of incidents of hooliganism involving Spurs fans, most notably in the 1970s and 1980s. Russell Brand even interrupted Sam Allardyces post-match interview to kiss him. [9][10][6][4] The cost of attending football matches has affected the age of fans, with younger fans being increasingly priced out of the game. [30] Their matches soon attracted the attention of the locals in the growing suburbs of Tottenham, and the first competitive game by Tottenham in 1885 recorded a figure of 400 spectators. Just the 16 times, making him the joint-record holder. [131], They also have rivalries with fellow London clubs Chelsea and West Ham United, albeit on a less intense level. When it comes to getting over the line, Nash knows exactly what it takes; Spurs, on the other hand, may not. 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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. One day he will hope to read the news, once again, of a major Spurs trophy. When meeting the likes of Sadio Man and Mohamed Salah, he looked genuinely starstruck, which is impressive considering he has a license to kill. Bath Lucy Pinder, Chris Packham and David Frost all make the cut of famous Saints fans (some more famous than others), but probably the most famous must go to Craig David. 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 Tottenham Hotspurs Celebrity Fans - Spurs 2021 56,475 views Aug 23, 2021 668 Dislike Share Woodwood Productions 1.01K subscribers 48 Famous Tottenham Hotspurs Celebrity Supporters 2021. When hes not solving crimes on trains or boats in his acting roles, Sir Kenneth Branagh is supporting Spurs. They will always have a place in the Spurs faithful heart. 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. And we mean fan someone who actually attends games and screams at the telly, not just an A-list actor who was presented with a shirt once. Theyve even got infamous supporters who disgrace the rest of the bunch see Osama Bin Laden and Piers Morgan. The club has one of the best attendance figures in the Premier League for its matches, and it holds the record attendances in the Premier League. Spurs fans have created their own rival versions but no one version has so far caught on among fans. [31] A United League match against Arsenal in 1898 drew 14,000 spectators, and such high attendances necessitated a move to a larger ground. Fan ranking of Tottenham's greatest ever players . A special mention should also go to Lord Sugar, who was chairman of the club at one point, but remains a loyal fan to this day (even if he did admire Arsene Wenger). [86], A number of other songs are commonly played in the stadium, such as "Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow, and "Duel of the Fates", a theme from the Star Wars films, usually played when the players come out on to the field. Before that, he became known in England for his role in the British television drama Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996). Compared to the rest of the list he may not be such a household name, however, his relationship with the club moves him up the list. Tottenham Chants. Well, I suppose better to have him on your side than against it I suppose. Pick almost any famous face from the city and you'll fine they might be blue rather than red: Ian Curtis, Johnny Marr, Rick Wakeman, Alan Carr, Timothy Dalton and Alan Rickman are or were all reported followers. [55] The earliest Spurs supporters' club in the United States was LA Spurs formed in 2005. Maurice Norman (1955-66) A loyal servant to the club, he played over 400 times for Spurs. We sang it in France, Aston Villa full-back Matty Cash has liked a tweet criticising his tackle on Matt Doherty, which put the Tottenham defender out for the rest of the season. Sean Bean gets the nod, though. [6][4] The fanbase is also predominantly male, with around 1113% of its supporters female in the 2007/2008 surveys, which is below the average of 15% for Premier League clubs. The RnB singer has been a fan of the club all his life, but he often misses midweek games, given that hes usually making love on Wednesday. A new sound was heard in English football in the 19612 season. #BillNighyMay 14, 2020. 18. The calls were heard by Tottenham full back Sergio Reguiln, who got the attention of referee Andre Marriner. [93] Another song written by a fan Harold Spiro titled "Nice One Cyril", originally written about a Spurs player Cyril Knowles, is sometimes still used as a chant, most recently for the Korean player Son Heung-min. With that said, from professional wrestlers to rappers, and Spider-Man, himself, weve taken a look at which celebrities support Tottenham Hotspur, Michael McIntyres support of Spurs is no secret. The other top spots are taken by recent champions league regulars and other members of the so called 'Big Six'; Chelsea (2nd), Manchester City (3rd), Liverpool (4th), Arsenal (5th) and Tottenham (6th). The rivalry began in 1913 when Arsenal, then called Woolwich Arsenal, moved from the Manor Ground, Plumstead to Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, an area Tottenham considered to be their territory. He read: "SON!!! An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also been to the FA Cup and League Cup finals for FFT and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. [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. [25] Jewish involvement extends to the boardroom; former chairman Fred Bearman first joined the Tottenham board in 1909,[26] and all three chairmen of the club since 1984 have been Jewish businessmen with prior history of supporting the club. [58] It was one of the first supporters groups in England to mobilise fans to focus on specific issues and generate media publicity, actions later emulated by fans of other clubs. Fisher runs the popular and excellent Spurs blog Tottenham On My Mind. "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur" is still frequently sung by fans, and it is played at home games, especially after a win. 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. John Cena supports Tottenham Hotspurs in . LOTS inspired further fans' activism, and the following Tottenham Independent Supporters Association (TISA) was formed at a time when Tottenham was facing a financial crisis. [94], Fans often use familiar tunes popularly sung at various football grounds as chants, but with lyrics tailored to the club. The club, however, no longer has a greater Jewish contingent among its fans than other major London clubs such as Arsenal which also have significant Jewish support. David Mitchell isn't a Tottenham fan. Although he did have a soft spot for Arsenal as during the war they played their games at White Hart Lane. This reportedly is down to the majority of her family supporting the North London based club. [135], A number of words and phrases are often repeated by rival fans to taunt Tottenham fans. ", "Football club attendances: Are fans getting the full picture? Tottenham's tough tackling prompted the Polish press to describe them as "they were no angels". Andy Murray has worn their shirt to training, though that was more because his manager supported them. When youve been the kings of Europe six times, youre bound to pick up some big admirers: still, boasting Nelson Mandela, Angelina Jolie, Samuel L Jackson, and LeBron James is taking the biscuit. Dr Dre has been a fan since 1988 perhaps hes heard John Barnes rap but given that he said he read about their 2001 UEFA Cup win, hes perhaps not the biggest Red. It arguably doesnt get cooler than Tom Holland or Spider-Man in a way, himself, does it? 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. His boxer pal Tony Bellew is a diehard toffee himself, but perhaps not the most well-known of celebrities to follow them. Unless its the Queen. Whether you're coming to find out team news, chat with friends for a while, or want to read the latest ITK (we cover all ITK relating to Spurs in one handy place), SC welcomes you. It's simple! Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur, 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. Even as a term of endearment, 'Yid Army' is offensive", "So you think we've kicked racism out of English football? Cardiff City. Fans were inspired by the success of When Saturday Comes to publish their own fanzines dedicated to their own club. leeds Next year. There is a long-standing rivalry with Arsenal, and the North London derby is considered the most important of their matches by the fans. However, without photographic evidence, or a quote coming. [38] In the 201718 season, when Tottenham used the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium as its home ground, it had the second highest average attendance in the Premier League at nearly 68,000. For example, in 1897, Spurs fans upset by a goal given resulting from what appeared to be a handball attacked three Luton players, and the Northumberland Park ground was then closed for two weeks by the FA as punishment. Hes been a ridiculously successful figure in the American sport, and he can perhaps pass a few tips onto the Spurs players. [67][68] THST protested and strongly criticised the club over a plan to form a European Super League in 2021. Famous Spurs Fans Louis Van Gaal Louis Van Gaal has managed some of the biggest clubs in the world. He was spotted at a game against West Hamin 2019 looking extremely frustrated during a 1-0 to our London rivals. Avelino, Annie Mac, JK Rowling, AJ Tracey and Dave Bautista all claim to follow the Lilywhites, while legendary broadcasters Trevor McDonald and Barry Davies are also apparently huge Tottenham fans. See also - Famous Basketball Fans Famous American Football Fans Famous Hockey Fans Famous Baseball Fans Famous NCAA Fans Famous Tottenham Hotspur Fans A list of all the well Tottenham Fans chant "Yiddo, Yiddo" repeatedly, "Yid", or "Yid Army". The former basketball player knows all about reaching impressive heights, and will hope that Conte and co can match his success eventually. Tottenham have always been famous for playing exciting, attacking football. The newest member of the Tottenham fanbase is one of the brightest young film stars and current Spiderman, Tom Holland. 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. Steve Nash is someone some of our readers will not have heard of. An incredible acting talent who can also write his own material, Branagh will be hoping Spurs follow a Hollywood script this season. Dominic Monaghan. They have two children. [74] The movement did not have a formal membership but those involved were mostly younger fans, the gathering of these fans however led to the club banning them from certain section of the stadium, later allocating a block of seats to these fans. Really though, theres only ever going to be one winner. An analysis by the Oxford Internet Institute that maps the locations of football fans using tweets about Premier League clubs during the 201213 season showed Tottenham to be the most popular on Twitter in 11 London boroughs (mostly in the North London area) and around 60 postcodes, compared to 3 London boroughs and 25 postcodes for Arsenal. [150][151] Although fan violence has since abated, the occasional incidents of hooliganism continued to be reported.[152][153][154]. The early actions of TISA were to organise a successful fans' campaign against a possible takeover of Tottenham by Robert Maxwell, protests against Irving Scholar, and it organised small shareholders so they may have a voice in the boardroom. Yep, thats right, the A-list actor, Mark Wahlberg is actually a Spurs fan. There was a problem. [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. Former Celebrity Masterchef champion Jayne Middlemiss is reportedly a fan, too it's doubtful just how big, though, considering she's not from the area. Indeed, she has sold more than 170 million records worldwide, and has regularly been nominated for Grammys. Of note are the duo Chas & Dave, whose songs include "Ossie's Dream/Spurs Are on Their Way to Wembley", "Tottenham, Tottenham", "Hot Shot Tottenham! Matt King, also of Peep Show fame, is a Spurs supporter, though. Tottenham: 'Duel of the Fates' from Star Wars. The most famous Spurs fan though has to go to Adele. Eamon Holmes got into United because of George Best and even read a eulogy at his funeral.