Football on Christmas day (Spurs history); Merry Christmas to all Spurs supporters
Remember those days before Daniel Levy and Big business took over?
Hi all, did you know that on Christmas day, yonks ago, football was played on that day? Well, it was. Sadly – or maybe good – that tradition ended in 1958. In my blog, I take you back to the beginning (1894), and then to its completion 64 years later. If you are interested in Spurs history and would like something to cheer you up, then click on the link below, enter and travel through the Spurs Christmas era. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all. UP the SPURS!!! Thank you.
Yes, I’ve written a 4 page article on the matches we’ve had on Christmas day. Mince pies, spirits, Turkey dinners, mistletoe, Christmas pudding were all put to one side for more important things (if you were a football fan) and that was going to see your favourite football team.
To read more then click “here”. To participate – to write something – then you can do below, or go to our fan forum on this website; or click “here”.
My name is Glenn Renshaw.
I am currently a Premium Season Ticket holder (West Stand) in the new stadium. Before that – at White Hart Lane – a season ticket holder in various parts of the ground (mainly in the North stand).
Before becoming a season ticket holder, I stood on the shelf and various other parts of the ground since the 1950s. In 1987 I became one of the first to hold a Spurs Membership card. I was also a life long member of the Spurs supporters club (now defunct).
I go to all home, away and abroad matches.
I was born in 1955, Edgware, London (it was in the late 50s – as a baby – that my dad took me to Spurs to initiate me). I currently live in Berkshire.
I also collect all Spurs books (and have everyone printed), Spurs handbooks (from 1920s onwards, Spurs programmes (since the 40s).
Previously, I wrote for Spurs Fanzines: The Spur, Spur of the Moment, My Eyes have seen the Glory and various other Spurs fanzines’. I also wrote for the SpursWeb app & its website.
I currently write and work for spursnetwork.com and its website. I write its Reviews & Match reports and a lot more.
My other interests are; reading, history, social history, Politics, going to the gym, wine, going out for a meal, music (all sorts), writing, theatre, concerts, going on holidays, socialising etc.
I have been writing blogs/ articles since 1989
If you wish to read more of my blog, please click “here”
