Spurs in History - 30th July

30th July, 1995

Steau Bucharest 3 Spurs 2 (Pre-season Tournament – Glasgow)

Invited to appear in the International Tournament at Ibrox, Spurs lost their first game to Sampdoria by two goals to the nil.

Having gone into the tournament with a squad weakened by injuries, further injuries in the first game meant that on the following day they had to play this second game with an even weaker team.

The Spurs goals were scored by two young reserves, Darren Caskey and Andy Turner, both of whom made only a number of League appearances in their Spurs careers.

As so often with Spurs, the injury problems persisted into the new season.

Spurs in History - 27th July

27th July, 1994

As Ossie Ardiles attempted to raise the spirit at White Hart Lane following the F.A. punishment, it was announced that Spurs were to sign Rumanian International and World Cup star, Ille Dumitrescu.

He had started his career with Steau Bucharest and had made 44 International appearances for his country. An exciting player, his period at Spurs was not a success, it being difficult to find a role for him within the team formation. He made 16 League appearances and scored four goals in two seasons before being transferred to West Ham United in March, 1996, having had a loan spell with Sevilla.