TOTTENHAM Hotspur are one of English football’s under-achievers. Their last league title was won in 1961 and their only other championship was secured in 1951. The modern era hasn’t exactly by-passed them, for Spurs have retained their position as a … Continue reading Mourinho and Tottenham may be ready for their next title
It’s funny how certain events trigger off something buried deep in the memory. There was a downpour on May 11 1968. Manchester City and United went into the final game of the season – United at home to struggling Sunderland, City at Newcastle – on level points. I spent the day at the local recreation ground with my pal who was a United fan. He had a George Best-style haircut and wore a United shirt. Actually, he was a decent player, one of the best, in fact, and if he had been a bit bolder, could have made it as … Continue reading Memories of City’s ’68 title win on a wet afternoon
