Tottenham Hotspur

Making the trip to our Enfield training base for our Alumni Lunch 2026, we were joined by iconic Lilywhite names from years gone by with Steve Perryman, Glenn Hoddle, Gary Mabbutt, Pat Jennings, Clive Allen, Phil Beal, Michael Dawson, Jermain Defoe, Mark Falco, Les Ferdinand, Steffen Freund, Micky Hazard, David Howells, Chris Hughton, Younes Kaboul, Paul Miller, Allan Nielsen, Graham Roberts, Erik Thorstvedt, Michel Vorm, Victor Wanyama and Fernando Llorente all in attendance.

The latest photos from training as World Cup winner Pedro Porro returned

Our icons joined us to watch the Men's First Team train this morning in the north London sun before our current playing squad joined them for a spot of lunch.

It made for a very special afternoon with Spurs past and present united in N17.

Check out some our photographs from the day in our gallery below...

A cult-hero amongst our supporters, Heurelho Gomes is a popular figure with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim followers too.

The Brazil international joined ‘Die Kraichgauer’ midway through the 2012/13 season and played his part in helping the Sinsheim club pull off something of a ‘Great Escape’ from Bundesliga relegation. He played nine matches on loan from Spurs to Hoffenheim, winning Man of the Match on his debut and skippering the club from his next appearance onwards, before a broken hand curtailed his campaign.

Following his arrival from PSV Eindhoven, Gomes made a total of 130 appearances in our colours between 2008 and 2014, during which time we achieved our first-ever qualification for the UEFA Champions League in 2009/10. The ex- Cruzeiro man played in 42 matches in all competitions that season and followed that up with 41 appearances in 2010/11 which included 10 Champions League starts.

Gomes departed for Watford in 2014 before returning to his homeland in 2021 to sign for Democrata SL where he retired from playing later that year.

How do you look back on your loan spell with Hoffenheim in 2013?

Gomes: "I wasn’t getting the minutes I wanted at Tottenham at the time, so I saw the opportunity to move to Hoffenheim as a good one. The club really wanted to sign me. At that time, Hoffenheim wasn’t in a good position in the Bundesliga. They were in the relegation zone. They wanted someone with experience to give them some confidence at the back. The move was last-minute and the flight I was on to Germany to do my medical on transfer deadline day was delayed. So, I was asked to sign the contract before my medical and then the league had to approve it. I moved on 31 January and on 2 February, there was a game which I played in against Freiburg. My time at Hoffenheim proved to be a positive experience. I had one-and-a-half years left on my Spurs contract when I went to Hoffenheim. Getting the minutes there would obviously have improved my chances of either getting a place back in the starting 11 at Spurs or getting a move elsewhere. It was also the opportunity to prove to myself that I was ready for that too. It was a nice move in terms of my life there. I lived in Heidelberg and both Heidelberg and Hoffenheim were nice places. The most important thing about my move there was to keep Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. I broke my hand towards the end of the season and sadly missed out playing in their relegation play-off against Kaiserslautern. I remember watching the two legs of that play-off when I was back in London and I was so delighted that Hoffenheim won (5-2 on aggregate) to stay in the Bundesliga. I also remember watching their final game of the regular season away at Borussia Dortmund on television too, which they won 2-1 and played amazingly well that day. I think they needed at least a point, maybe even a win, that day to remain in the Bundesliga, so that result was huge!"

How do you reflect on your first season with Spurs in 2008/09?

Gomes: "Moving to Spurs was the right move for me – a massive club in the Premier League. Spurs were investing in some great players at that time like Luka Modrić and Vedran Ćorluka and they were also bringing in very promising young players like Giovani Dos Santos. We had a tough start to the season, which didn’t help the team and didn’t help me either. I played a number of games that I shouldn’t, because of injury. It was a very tough first six months for me, with injuries I’d never had before. I continued to play with injections and always tried to give 100 per cent for the club. But the second half of that season and the two seasons after in particular were very enjoyable. We achieved so many things – getting the club into the Champions League for the first time. We won key games at home against Chelsea and Arsenal and away to Manchester City in the season we qualified for the Champions League."

We came up against German opposition in the Champions League in 2010/11 in the shape of Werder Bremen. What were they like as an opponent?

Gomes: "It’s always difficult coming up against German opponents in Europe. Most German teams have a real know-how as to how you play these Champions League matches. But we were able to get two good results against them. We drew 2-2 out there… a match I didn’t play in. But I did play in the 3-0 win against them at home and we played very well that night."

What other memories spring to mind of the Champions League campaign of 2010/11?

Gomes: "There were so many incredible moments. We saw Gareth Bale turn into the player that he became in the Champions League that season. I remember the Inter Milan away game – a tough night for me, because I was sent off. But that was the night Gareth made a name for himself with his hat-trick. My good friend Maicon was playing and really struggled against Gareth. I have spoken to Maicon since and I always joke that I was going to give Gareth a call so he could speak with him! The AC Milan away game was incredible, with Peter Crouch’s winner. We all know what a difficult place the San Siro is to go to. I went there with PSV and it was very tough. So, to win there with Spurs was amazing. And of course, we were able to finish the job, drawing 0-0 at White Hart Lane to get through to the quarter-finals."

How difficult was it to leave Spurs for Watford in the summer of 2014?

Gomes: "I look back so fondly on my time at Tottenham. There were a lot more good memories than bad ones! When you look back on your time at a club, you look at what you achieved as a group of players. As I said earlier, we created many memories that the fans will look back on so fondly. There are always situations where I think I could have done better personally, but honestly, it was a great time. Whenever I’m in London, I come and watch some games and I also keep in touch with the players from the Spurs team of the time. We are like a family. And I feel my generation of players was able to start the new era of Spurs, qualifying for the Champions League many more times after we initially achieved it. Spurs will always be a special club for me.

What was the experience like playing for our Legends team against Milan Glorie at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last year?

Gomes: "That was amazing. It was great to be back at Tottenham, great to see the boys and also wonderful to experience the new stadium playing for Spurs. I previously went to the new stadium as a Watford player, but it was great being back again as a Spurs player for the day!"

What have you been up to since retiring from playing?

Gomes: "I am working as a football agent. I could never walk away from football but I also couldn’t see myself as a manager, a coach or a director. Gino Pozzo invited me to take a role at Watford after I retired from playing, but I declined as I knew it wasn’t for me. In addition to staying in football, I also wanted to spend more time with my family. So the opportunity came about to be an agent. And that appealed to me. I particularly liked the idea of looking after young players. When we had young players come to Spurs or when I was at Watford, I’d try to help them a lot. I helped Richarlison when he arrived at Watford for example. You have some great agents out there and also some bad ones, who are only interested in doing deals. For me, it’s not so much about doing deals. It’s about dealing with human beings. Treating them right. I wanted to be an agent and do things the right way. We have some very good players on our books… players that I am sure will be ready to play for Spurs in a few years’ time! Aside from my work as an agent, I am involved in construction. We are building apartments and offices in the south of Brazil."

As a fellow goalkeeper, how impressed were you by Antonín Kinský’s performances for Spurs in the run-in last season?

Gomes: "I was so pleased for him. He had a tough game against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League game. To concede the goals he did, to be substituted. That must have been so hard for him. But what a response he showed. He made some incredible saves in the run-in last season and he was just brilliant. Those saves he made against Leeds… wow! Every time the team needed him, he was there. I want to congratulate him. I look forward to watching him this season, even better prepared, more confident. He will become a top, top goalkeeper for sure."

Finally, what are your hopes for Spurs and Hoffenheim ahead of the start of their respective seasons?

Gomes: "Hoffenheim are growing a lot as a club. They finished fifth in the Bundesliga last season, which was a very good achievement. If they can have a similar sort of season, that would be amazing. For Spurs, I am sure they can do very well this season. I like Roberto De Zerbi a lot. He’s someone I follow a lot because he’s close to my good friend, Sandro. De Zerbi and Sandro were together at Benevento as a head coach and a player. I went to Italy a few times to see Sandro and he’d say about De Zerbi ‘we have a manager here like you can’t believe… he will become a top manager’. Then Sandro got some coaching experience working with De Zerbi when he was at Brighton. I visited Sandro when he was at Brighton too and, again, he spoke so highly of Roberto. With this manager and the signings Spurs have made ahead of this season, it’s all very exciting. The squad is stronger than last season and Spurs will be very competitive for sure. And when you are competitive, the opportunity is there to achieve great things."

In a milestone year for the sixth form, 57% of all grades were achieved at A* or A, including 21% at A*, continuing LAET’s exceptional record of academic performance and remaining notably above national averages.

The majority of LAET students have secured places at Russell Group universities, alongside a record number of students winning places on highly competitive degree apprenticeships with prestigious employers across law, finance, investment management and technology.

Students have also broken new ground, with the first student in LAET’s history securing a prestigious law degree apprenticeship with A&O Shearman, while two students have secured places on Cambridge University’s competitive Foundation Year in Arts & Humanities.

Achieving AAA*A in Computer Science, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics, Marli Williams secured a four-year IT Consultancy Degree Apprenticeship with leading global investment firm Rokos Capital Management, specialising in Software Engineering.

Marli said: “It feels pretty amazing to step straight into a global firm like Rokos right out of sixth form, and I'm very grateful for the opportunity. I went to a women in tech event hosted at Rokos through LAET, as well as an alumni event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which really helped me understand what the apprenticeship involved and how to apply.

“I did a month-long internship last summer and really enjoyed the fast-paced work environment - everyone was knowledgeable and friendly, and I knew it would be a great place to learn and grow. I love coding because it’s practical, so being able to get hands-on work experience while earning a degree is a fantastic opportunity.”

Achieving A*AA in English, Politics, and Philosophy & Religion, Taliyah Jones is one of two students to secure a place on the Cambridge Foundation Year in Arts & Humanities - a fully funded, one-year course designed for talented students who have faced significant educational disruption or personal disadvantage.

Taliyah overcame major health challenges and chronic nerve pain, which reduced her school attendance to around 60%, to achieve her dream of studying at Oxbridge. The foundation route offers a progression pathway onto full degree courses at Cambridge upon successful completion.

Taliyah said: “I still really wanted to go to Oxbridge and achieve what I knew I was capable of, but my health issues meant I was missing a lot of school and falling behind. The wraparound care and support I got from LAET staff were integral in giving me the confidence to apply.”

Meanwhile, a record number of LAET students have secured competitive degree apprenticeships across law, finance and technology. Zulua Toussaint achieved A*AA in History, Mathematics, and Spanish to secure a spot on the elite six-person intake for Allen & Overy’s law degree apprenticeship - a pathway with an acceptance rate of less than 0.5%.

Zulua said: “I don’t think I would have had the confidence or opportunity to land this offer if I hadn't gone to LAET. Being house captain, founding the Law Society, hosting panel events with Magic Circle lawyers, and going on a work experience placement at Linklaters completely transformed my outlook.”

The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham prioritises local students most likely to benefit from an academically rigorous curriculum and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, giving Tottenham’s brightest students the best possible chance of accessing top universities and competitive careers.

Based on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium campus, LAET is part of the Club’s wider commitment to creating opportunities for young people in Tottenham and helping the next generation fulfil their potential.

Frequent services are anticipated through White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale before and after the game.

A reminder that parking enforcement measures are in place on matchdays. An extended Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operates in Haringey and Enfield, so supporters are strongly encouraged to use public transport to travel to the stadium.

Supporters with Blue Badges can park within the CPZ – but are reminded that the Blue Badge Holder must be present with the badge. Invalid badges can result in PCNs or vehicles being towed.

Supporters can stay up to date with the latest travel news via TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk, and receive real-time updates via the Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp.

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Stations

Please note that Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match on Saturday.

White Hart Lane

On the Weaver line, 4 services are expected to call at White Hart Lane before and after the game in both directions. Services operate between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt.

Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity and frequency to those at White Hart Lane, and the journey time should be shorter as there are fewer stops.

White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station.

CLICK HERE to view the northbound Weaver line timetable...

CLICK HERE to view the southbound Weaver line timetable...

Northumberland Park

If travelling on Greater Anglia services, we recommend using Northumberland Park as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Northumberland Park is also recommended for supporters heading to Liverpool Street after the game as it will have a higher train capacity than White Hart Lane.

The following services will be in operation through Northumberland Park on Saturday:

Pre-match northbound: 8 trains per hour

Post-match northbound: 10 trains per hour

Pre-match southbound: 10 trains per hour

Post-match southbound: 11 trains per hour

CLICK HERE to view the full Greater Anglia timetable...

Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station and is served by the Victoria line and Greater Anglia services.

Supporters travelling on the Victoria line are encouraged to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to and from the stadium. Victoria line services will operate every 2-3 minutes in both directions before and after the game.

There will also be 12 Greater Anglia services per hour operating in each direction through Tottenham Hale. We recommend using Northumberland Park for Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Seven Sisters

Victoria line services will be operating every 2-3 minutes in each direction before and after the game.

Pre-match, a diversion route will be in place at Birstall Road for pedestrians entering Seven Sisters station for interchange between the Victoria line and London Overground services. This is to avoid congestion on the northbound platform.

We encourage supporters to consider using Tottenham Hale for Victoria Line services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Seven Sisters.

Queue management

Queue management systems will be in place at all stations for the safety of all passengers and staff.

At each station, the queue management staff are in contact with the Station Managers who will confirm when platforms are clear to enable more passengers to enter the station. For the safety of all passengers and staff, supporters are kindly asked to cooperate with station staff and always follow their instructions.

Shuttle Buses

The Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service from Wood Green (Piccadilly Line) and Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) stations to the stadium.

The Piccadilly line is expected to operate with services every 2-3 minutes in both directions throughout the day, with no expected engineering works.

A regular service will be in operation at Alexandra Palace, with trains expected to call at the station with the following frequency:

Pre-match northbound – 6 trains per hour

Pre-match southbound – 5 trains per hour

Post-match northbound – 6 trains per hour

Post-match southbound – 5 trains per hour

CLICK HERE to book your place on a Shuttle Bus...

Cycling

Extra parking facilities for dockless bikes are available in the surrounding area, making cycling to the stadium easier than ever. Here’s a list of locations where you can start and end your journey:

High Road

Cedar Road

Ruskin Road (North)

Ruskin Road (South)

Church Road

Brereton Road (North)

Brereton Road (South)

White Hart Lane

Vicarage Road

Lansdowne Road

Scotland Green

Pembury Road (North)

Pembury Road (South)

Bike stands also remain available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School, which are both located on the High Road. Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium.

Although our Bag Policy still applies, stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets, puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium.

CLICK HERE to read our Bag Policy...

Controlled Parking Zone

A reminder that parking enforcement measures are in place on matchdays. An extended Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operates in Haringey and Enfield, so supporters are strongly encouraged to use public transport to travel to the stadium.

Supporters with Blue Badges can park within the CPZ – but are reminded that the Blue Badge Holder must be present with the badge. Haringey Council staff actively check Blue Badges at all games, and invalid badges can result in a Penalty Charge Notice or your vehicle being towed.

Please see here for further details.

Road closures

Please note, our major event day road closure measures will be in place.

TfL bus services will return to normal operation as soon as possible after the local road closures are lifted.

World Cup winner Pedro Porro returned to a rousing reception this morning and started his preseason schedule with some solo testing out on the grass.

The rest of the squad were there to welcome Pedro back with a guard of honour and were then put through their paces out on the training pitches in 34-degree heat.

Pedro's first training session back

This double-header weekend sees Roberto De Zerbi’s squad return home to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take on the Bundesliga side (kick-off 3pm) - tickets still available - before facing them behind closed doors at Hotspur Way on Sunday (KO midday).

Check out the latest images from training in the gallery below…

Heading into the new Premier League season, one of the key decisions for FPL managers to make isn’t who the best budget friendly defender is or even who to captain - it’s what to name their FPL team!

To help with that decision, here are the 20 best Spurs-themed FPL team names for you to use for the 2026/27 season from the current squad…

Los Porro Hermanos

van de Ven Diagram

Only time will Tel

Rock N Roll Sarr

Maddison Ave

Sense & Senesibility

Kinsky Boots

Nothing Else Madders

van de Win

Dance with Udogie

DansoInTheMoonlight

Simons Says

Robbocop

Tonali eclipse

Not too Xavi

Gray’s Anatomy

Better Call Solanke

Get What You DiZerbi

Fernandes & Furious

Haven’t got a Kulu

If you prefer a trip down memory lane, here are some name suggestions from Spurs legends from seasons gone by…

Lloris the Hounds

It’s Always Sonny

No Kane, No gain

Ctrl, Alt, Dele

Earth, Wind & Dier

White Hart Kane

BestInAlderweireld

Ledley does it

The Mighty Mabbutt

Super Jan and Tonic

Facing our second senior opposition in the pre-season programme – beaten 4-1 by Peterborough United at the weekend – our youngsters were evenly matched with the Boro in the opening 45 minutes.

However, unable to capitalise on our opportunities in the first period followed by moments of lapses in concentration after the restart allowed the home side to race into a three-goal lead with Jada Deane netting a hat-trick.

Once again, coach Matt Sharman named a mixture of our Under-19s players alongside a number of our Under-16s also stepping up to face a senior side for the first time.

Despite the final result, it was nevertheless another key 90 minutes of action as focus now turns to the start of our Professional Game Academy League campaign in just under a weeks’ time.

Speaking after the match, Matt said: “Overall, the game gave us one last valuable opportunity to get players minutes under their belts against another senior opponent before we begin our season next week against Southampton.

“We created some good opportunities throughout the match but were unable to convert them. There were also periods where we controlled the game well and showed some good moments both in possession and without the ball. However, in the second half, we gifted them three goals which ultimately made the scoreline difficult to recover from. There are plenty of positives to take especially the togetherness within the team.

“Pre-season has been really valuable for me. I’ve been able to get to know all of my players and begin to establish a culture that will provide a strong foundation going forward. Each opponent we have faced during pre-season has given us different pictures and challenges to look at, and I believe this will prepare us well for the season ahead.

“I’ve also really enjoyed seeing several U16 players take their opportunities within the U19 setting and make the most of them. We’re really looking forward to getting the season started next week. We know we’ll need every player in our squad to be the best version of themselves, both on and off the pitch, and we’re excited to get going.”

The Spain international reported back to start his preseason for the first time since winning the 2026 World Cup over the summer.

Starting five of his nation’s seven matches at tournament, including every knockout game, Pedro starred for Spain as he helped them past Austria, Portugal, Belgium, France and then Argentina in the Final on 19 July.

The full-back even scored his first two international goals while at the tournament in United States, Canada and Mexico, opening his account against Austria before adding a stunner in the semi-finals against France.

Now a World Champion - the fourth player in our history to lift the trophy while registered with the Club - the 26-year-old was given a guard of honour from teammates, coaches and playing and non-playing staff who lined up to greet him at Hotspur Way.

Check out the gallery below…

Working with his nation alongside his role here in north London, Andreas has extended his contract with Sweden while his role has been elevated and expanded.

Leading our set-piece drills - we were one of the league's strongest sides in scoring from set-pieces last term while only one team conceded less than us from dead-ball situations - Andreas has performed a similar role with his national side but his responsibilities are set to further diversify following his promotion.

Andreas joined us in June, 2025, and later linked up with the Sweden National Team in the November, following the appointment of Graham Potter as Head Coach. He helped Sweden to return to the World Cup finals in his first few months in the role before being part of the coaching staff as his nation reached the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Congratulations, Andreas!

Joining us from Aston Villa in June, the Scotland international made her first appearance in Lilywhite in our 1-0 win over Granada at the weekend and last night, she got off the mark for the Club.

Making her first start under Martin Ho in our pre-season friendly against Real Madrid, Kirsty picked out top the right corner with a fantastic curling shot from the edge of the box on the left, showcasing what she could be capable of once the 2026/27 Women’s Super League campaign gets underway.

Although quickfire strikes from Felicia Schoder and Linda Caicedo midway through the first half cancelled out her early goal, which condemned us to a 2-1 defeat at Pinatar Arena, our new number 16 revealed she had been practicing that exact strike in warm-up, albeit they didn’t go exactly planned compared to the one in the match.

Speaking to us after the game, Kirsty spoke about her first goal for the Club: “It was quite funny because I've been practicing that sort of shot from training and even in the warm-up, it wasn't working and then it just happened and that was quite fun.

“[I’m] delighted to get on the scoresheet. I'm proud to play for the team because we played really well today. I'm proud to represent the Club and hopefully I can build on that.”

Despite suffering a narrow defeat to the Liga F runners-up last term, and regular members of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Kirsty feels the performance overall can build good stead for the upcoming season.

“I'm really proud of the team today,” she added. “We played some good football and it was obviously two disappointing goals [to concede], but I think that's the only chances they really had.

“Obviously they were dangerous on the attack, but we played some good football. If we obviously build on that and take that into the league, I think we'll play some good football. We want to play regular football against these types of teams, so it was a good challenge and one that we'll learn from.”

Asked about how the first few weeks of pre-season has been, Kirsty said: “I'm settling in really well. The team, the whole staff and the players have been so welcoming. It's been a tough pre-season, Martin is challenging us but that's what I need, that's what the team needs and that's how you can get the best out of us. We're in a really good place and we're playing some exciting football. I can't wait to see what we can do in the league."