Spurs' Enduring Narrative: Nicknames and Missed Opportunities Weave Club's Fabric
Learn why Tottenham is called Spurs and The Lilywhites. Understand why John Toshack wasn't signed by the club in 1965.
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Tottenham Hotspur, known as Spurs or The Lilywhites, has a long history. The club's name comes from the Hotspur family and its white kit. However, they missed signing future star John Toshack in 1965.
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https://newsletter.tf/spurs-nicknames-and-missed-talents-explained/
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@mollaghan @cmatherofficial Well you did say "local" and only mentioned Cork at the end. So I thought you were seeking out local press from all over the country.
Anyway, nothing newsworthy has happened in Cork for around 26 years :-)
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