Training ground of Tottenham Hotspur team in London, England
The historic White Deer Lane Stadium has been accompaniedTottenham HotspurThe team has gone through 115 years.At the end of the 19th century, Bailu Lane was originally a nursery belonging to a brewer.In 1899, businessman George Beckwith put a fence around the lawn and added a goal at both ends, so the original White Hart Lane Stadium was born.In the summer of that year, John Over, the director of Tottenham Hotspur Club, rented the site, and the Spurs team also moved from Northborland Park near the 808 Highway.
Like other stadiums in England at that time, White Deer Lane had only 500 seats in the first five years, reserved for distinguished guests. In addition, there were 1200 roofed standing positions, which could accommodate 3200 people at most.In 1901,spurs He won the FA Cup, the first championship trophy after winning White Hart Lane. At that time, the team had not even joined the national league of England.With the improvement of the team's record, the capacity of the stadium appears to be somewhat inadequate.In 1905, the club spent 8900 pounds to buy the stadium nearEdmontonA piece of land on the side of the street (Edmonton) costs another 2600 pounds to expand the stadium, and a new bank has been built on the side of Paxton Street for the convenience of spectators who come to watch the ball.After this rectification, the capacity of the stadium has expanded to 40000 people.
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In 1908, Tottenham Hotspur began to fight in the English League. The board of directors of the club also invited Archibald Leitch, the famous architect at that time, to design a new stand for White Deer Lane.After Reich's design, the number of seats on the stadium has increased to 5300, and the number of standing positions has also increased by 6000. The architect has added a ceiling to the East Stand, and the wooden stand has also been replaced by cement.On September 11, 1909, the rebuilt White Hart Lane welcomed the first opponent Manchester United, which was also the first home game of Spurs in the top league.At the end of the 1909-1910 season, the club'semblem of the Young PioneersThe symbol - the cock pattern stepping on the football. It was from then on that the name "White Hart Lane" was used more and more.In 1921, Spurs won the FA Cup again. The visionary club bought a piece of land in front of the stadium, built a restaurant and a coffee shop, and at the same time reorganized the White Deer Lane Stadium again. The grandstand on the side of Paxton Street was roofed. Two years later, the grandstand on the other side of Park Lane was similarly renovated, with a total cost of more than 3000 pounds.These reconstruction projects again rely on the design of Reich, and the capacity of the stadium has also increased to 5800 people, of which 4000 seats are covered by the ceiling.The fifties and sixties of the last century was the most brilliant period for Spurs. Under the leadership of famous coach Nicholson and super striker Grievous, the team won two league titles, three FA Cup titles andEuropean Cup WinnersThe White Deer Lane was also repaired most frequently during this period.In 1953, White Deer Lane installed lighting equipment on the brackets around the stadium. In 1957, the club renewed these lights.In 1962, the Park Lane stand added 2600 seats, and a year later, the Paxton Street stand added 3500 seats. Then the club connected the Paxton Street stand with the West stand, which added 1400 seats.As more and more teams appear in European competitions, Spurs, which always attach importance to their own image, continue to rectify White Hart Lane.In 1972, the club spent 26000 pounds to update the lighting system.A year later, the West Stand and the South Stand were linked together, and the stadium added 700 seats.In November 1980, the old West Stand was completely demolished and rebuilt. The construction workers spent 15 months to build a new West Stand, which has been used until now.In the summer of 1989, the East Stand was also renovated and the lights were reinstalled.In 1992, the seats at the lower levels of the East Stand and the South Stand were renovated, and the lower level of the North Stand was also built with full seats, and a roof was added and connected with the roof of the East and West Stand.In 1995, a huge display screen was added on the side of the South Stand to show the names of the players and the wonderful scenes of the match. The capacity of the stadium has also changed to 33000 people after several repairs.In 1996, taking advantage of the change of the club's high-level personnel, a high-level stand was added to the Parkstone Street stand.At the end of the 1997-1998 season, the reconstruction project was completed and the stadium capacity was finally fixed at 36200 people.
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Although there are many teams in the London area, Tottenham Hotspur have always playedAttacking football The pursuit of the unique, with smooth, offensive team also won the favor of fans.Even though it fell into the Second Division League in 1977weekendStill overcrowded.The record of the largest audience at White Hart Lane in history was set on March 5, 1938, when Spurs met in the sixth round of the FA CupSunderlandWhite Deer Lane entered a record 75038 fans, but the home team lost the game disappointingly.
In terms of introducing foreign aid, Spurs are alsoBritish IslesThe first club that dares to eat crabs.In 1978, the team and the Argentine starOswaldo Adiles(Osvaldo Ardiles) andRicardo Villa(Ricardo Villa, born on August 18, 1952, a right winger) The signing of the contract made it the first time for the English league to have real foreign aid. For a while, the tickets at White Hart Lane were "expensive in Luoyang". Many fans bought tickets just to see the demeanor of the two foreign aid players.In 1994, the team introduced German players from ItalyKlinsmannThis time, it set off a transfer frenzy of world-class players flocking to England. Klinsmann also brought a“Footballer Of The Year ”Honor.
In the Premier League, White Deer Lane is also the famous "Devil's Home", where the top players haven't got much advantage.Since the birth of the Premier League,LiverpoolHe has only won two victories in White Deer Lane. He is the sworn enemy in the same cityA SennaThe team has won only three games;pitifulManchester UnitedThe team has been plagued by the "White Deer Lane curse" until April 2003 when it defeated the home team on this field for the first time.However, the Chelsea team in London has good memories of White Hart Lane, including the 2-0 victory on January 15,ChelseaIt has been 18 consecutive years without failure in Bailu Lane.
As the sworn enemy of Tottenham, Arsenal had two proudest games in the past, although their record at White Hart Lane was flat.In the last round of the 1970-1971 league season, the "Gunners" visited Bailu Lane, and the visiting team could win the league championship as long as it did not loseRay Kennedy (Ray Kennedy) scored in the 88th minute, defeated Tottenham 1-0, and took the champion into his arms;The 35th round of the Premier League in 2003-2004[1]Arsenal drew 2-2 with the home team on this field, and was crowned four rounds ahead of schedule with 34 unbeaten victoriesPremier Leaguecrown.It was undoubtedly the most painful experience for Spurs fans to watch their rivals celebrate their championship on their own court twice.
On December 8, 2003, Spurs relied on the strikerRobbie KeaneThe team also won their 100th Premier League victory with this hearty victory.Due to the small capacity of the stadium, the English Football Association rarely arranges important matches at White Hart Lane.1966 England World CupWhite Hart Lane hosted only one group match of Group A, and Uruguay defeated 2-1 with two goals from Rocha and CortesFrance。In the 1996 European Cup, White Hart Lane was not listed as the host stadium.
Although Tottenham Hotspur has made great achievements in European competitions in the past, in recent years, due to poor management, frequent replacement of managers and other reasons, they have not achieved good results. In the last 14 years, they have only won a chicken seat in 1999League CupThe trophy.On the other hand, as it is located in the economically backward northern part of London, it takes 20 minutes to walk from the stadium to the nearest "Seven Sisters" subway station. The traffic of Bailu Lane, like its capacity, has become the most criticized place by fans.With Wembleyhighbury As the stadiums were rebuilt one after another, the slightly obsolete White Hart Lane stadium's position in England was just like that of Spurs in the Premier League.In view of this, the club is asking the London Municipal Government to rectify the bad traffic conditions near White Deer Lane, otherwise the team will consider moving away from White Deer Lane, which has accompanied them for 106 years.In many cases, history always favours those little people.At White Hart Lane, the real hero was born in the 92nd minute, when defender Kabul hit the goalVeraThe three points in hand were lost, and the Frenchman was thrown high by his teammates and coaches, as if he were the savior of North London.
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"Rescue" is the word most frequently used by major media to describe Kabul after the game《daily mirror 》He said the Frenchman "saved Spurs and maybe Yoel."《The Times》Said he "saved the anniversary." The Daily Telegraph said that Kabul "gave Spurs the best birthday gift." The Guardian said that "Kabul also savedRobinson。”
Compared with Berbatov, Keane andPascal Chimbonda When Keane scored the penalty, Spurs' blue and white team flag on the White Hart Lane stand converged into a seaFourth officialThree minutes after the announcement of stoppage time, Spurs fans were ecstatic and uneasy. No one knew whether they could see the fourth goal of the home team, but Kabul's left foot made them completely released. This goal will also become one of the most important goals in Spurs history. The name of the French defender will also be included in the club's 125th anniversary album.
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Rainbow after rain!The Premier League has no White Hart Lane since then!
The Premier League ushered in the most special competition in this round. The century old White Hart Lane Stadium ushered in a farewell battle. Spurs finally defeated the visiting Manchester United with the goals of Wanyama and Harry Kane, and won the second place in the league for the first time in nearly 54 years.
After the game, Tottenham held a grand farewell ceremony. The famous guests of Tottenham in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and the English Premier League era gathered together to witness this emotional moment.Somehow, although it rained heavily when Mingxiu came out, when the event ended and the players and Mingxiu said goodbye to the Bailu Lane Stadium, the sky cleared up and the rainbow just appeared over the Bailu Lane Stadium.
This is the last game of the White Hart Lane Stadium. Next season, Spurs will temporarily move to Wembley Stadium, while the White Hart Lane Stadium will be renovated and rebuilt. The new stadium is expected to be put into use in 2018/19.[2]
