Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur Official Build Up / Match Day Thread

Harry Hotspur - Home grown hero of Alnwick.


Hotspur, along with his father, the Earl of Northumberland, had more than a hand in disposing of King Richard II and bringing Henry the IV to the throne. But arguments over money saw the relationship between the Henry IV and the Percys turn sour and the stage was set for battle.

It was at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 that Hotspur finally met his downfall. His attack against the Royalist army failed, and after his death in hand to hand combat, Hotspur's body was beheaded, quartered and displayed across the country.

Harry Hotspur lived and died a hero, and, like all good heroes, he gave his life and name to British history.

Whilst the 18th Century guard tower at Alnwick is named Hotspur's seat, it was Shakespeare who immortalised the character of Hotspur and the Battle of Shrewsbury in Henry IV Part One.




Harry Hotspur has even given his name to the world famous Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, due to the fact the Percy family owned a family seat on Tottenham Marshes.


It seems even in death, and over 600 years later, that Hotspurs' popularity, and indeed fighting spirit, lives on.

 

Harry Hotspur has even given his name to the world famous Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, due to the fact the Percy family owned a family seat on Tottenham Marshes.

Thought you were going to say they had a seat on the Tottenham board.

 

Spurs' previous home was at Northumberland Park - an area owned by the Percy family in North London.

 

hope Anita comes back in over Tiote and Perch

 

hard game this like .

(dottingham as ossie would say ) are very strong at home be happy with a point lads

 

I'm assuming a defeat, then anything is a bonus!

 

France

 

It's a shame Cabaye and Santon played the full 90 minutes for France and Italy tonight. Not the ideal preparation for Saturday, particularly as Cabaye has only recently come back from injury.

 

Agree. You'd have thought Cabaye would only have played part of this one. never mind!

I hate these international weeks. Hoping our lads all return fit and injury free.

 

At least it's been a good test to see that he can get through a game with no repercussions.

 

Hopefully Cabaye will be pretty fresh. Santon's youth will see him through.

 

Maybe if Santon is tired from that game and doesn't go marauding forward so much, you might prefer him!

 

Aye maybe! Just a little bit of time spent in the general vicinity of his actual position will do me, and of course not breaking the golden rules of the full back role i.e. trying to get on the end of Debuchy's crosses! I have faith in him to correct his issues. What happened to his early season form?

 

So with the lunchtime kick-off, what time are folk setting off from Newcastle? Is it a Friday evening trek with hotel stay or a 2am bus ride?

 

No away days for me these days. I keep saying I'm gonna do one! It won't be Landann though! Not a massive fan.

 

Sat 9 Feb v Tottenham

Leave SJP @ 04.00 AM

 

Ouch!

 

So that wasn't you waving your shirt around in the air at the Villa match then.

 

No I'm actually looking after myself quite well at present. He and the one against Chelsea looked like they'd just eaten me!

 

Why queue up for a half time pie when you can just the nearest fan?