Spurs in History - 20th July

20th July, 2003

Oxford United 0 Spurs 3 (Pre-season)

Spurs continued their pre-season preparations by overcoming Oxford United.

After seasons of deliberation, they had finally signed Bobby Zamora from Brighton for a fee of £1.5 million two days previously. He made his debut in this game and played in the first half.

He immediately showed his potential by scoring twice, first after twenty minutes and then on the stroke of half-time. He was replaced for the second half by Robbie Keane who scored the third.

Subsequent events were to suggest that Zamora was best suited to scoring against lower league opposition. A player of great heart, his first touch often let him down and he went to West Ham the following January as part of the Jermain Defoe transfer.

Spurs in History - 29th April

29th April, 1978

Southampton 0 Spurs 0 (2nd Division)

The conclusion to the 2nd Division was very close. On the final Saturday both teams needed a point to ensure promotion at Brighton’s expense. The match was an extremely tense and nail-biting affair. There were many dramatic moments and Southampton could have scored on a number of occasions but Spurs held on for the point they needed.

Spurs finished two points behind Bolton, a point behind Southampton and level on points with Brighton. However, Spurs were promoted thanks to a superior goal difference. Spurs were top scorers in the division and their goal difference was nine goals better than Brighton’s, the exact score by which they had defeated Bristol Rovers, the previous October.