Updates on:
- THST Quiz night in support of Studio 306 Collective – 19 April
- Season ticket pricing and phasing at Spurs
- FA Cup semi and final pricing
- FA Cup semi-final sales mechanism and phasing
- THST members’ meeting – 12 March 2018
- Premier League structured dialogue meeting – 20 March
Other:
March was another busy month for the Trust and we’ve covered the main talking points in this summary. We’re bringing this month’s newsletter to you a few days early owing to the long weekend and wanted to take this opportunity to wish a Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Here’s to a Bank Holiday Sunday to remember at Stamford Bridge, too!
1. THST QUIZ NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF STUDIO 306 COLLECTIVE – 19 APRIL
Our next members event is booked for The Antwerp Arms, Tottenham’s community owned pub, for Thursday 19 April, from 7pm. It’s a charity event with all proceeds going to Studio 306 Collective, a Haringey social enterprise that tackles mental health issues through creativity.
The Quiz night is open to members and friends. For a £3.50 entry fee or £15 for a team of five come and pit your Spurs wits against other Spurs fans for a trophy and medals. Sign up for the quiz by contacting kevin.fitzgerald@thstofficial.com.
There will also be a charity raffle; Spurs have provided a signed football and pennant, the Antwerp Arms has donated a £50 bar tab for next season and there will be signed books and legends photos.
The Antwerp Arms has been busy during the season away with its own building works; come and see the renovated, enlarged Annie and order from the excellent affordable bar menu.
2. SEASON TICKET PRICING AND PHASING AT SPURS
It will come as no surprise to hear that season ticket pricing for next year has dominated our work since the announcement. We’ve made our views on pricing clear for some time, and our views on the announcement clear in three statements published on our website, which are linked below:
3. FA CUP SEMI AND FINAL PRICING
It came as something of a surprise to learn that, without prior consultation with FA Council supporter representatives and without an explanation as to the rationale behind the decision, ticket prices for the FA Cup semi-finals and final have risen considerably for category A and B seating. While the lowest price point for the semi-final remains at £30 for a seat up in Level 5, there is a £5 increase on category C seats, up to £45, and a significant hike from £50 to £65 behind the goals - arguably the most atmospheric section of Wembley. The top price category has increased from £60 to £80.
At a time when the FA has publicly congratulated itself for being in robust financial health, has secured record broadcast and sponsorship deals for the FA Cup and at a time when fans are being increasingly squeezed for every penny, this was an unfortunate and ill-timed decision by the FA.
Initial contact with the FA drew a response that the prices were in line with other sporting events such as Wimbledon or NFL games. Comparing an FA Cup semi-final or final with other sporting events such as Wimbledon or an NFL game illustrates a lack of understanding of football and the attendance patterns of football fans, the essence of which revolves around regular attendance, not one-off treats.
The semi-final is the seventh game in the competition for Spurs fans and this showpiece game should be a reward, not an opportunity for the guardians of our game to exploit supporters further.
We joined forces with fan groups from the other three semi-finalists to criticise the price rises and issued a statement calling on the FA to review their decision. This can be read here.
We remain in contact with the FA and will be attending a meeting with FA CEO Martin Glenn alongside representatives of the fellow semi-finalist fan groups to put our case forward during w/c 9 April.
4. FA CUP SEMI-FINAL SALES MECHANISM AND PHASING
On Tuesday 27 March, the Club confirmed the sales process for the FA Cup semi-final v Manchester United. The way in which tickets would be allocated for this match had been the subject of some discussion since the number of season ticket holders increased from 18,500 at White Hart Lane to 40,000 at Wembley. For the first time, the number of tickets available for an FA Cup semi-final (33,325) would be insufficient to guarantee all season ticket holders a ticket to this showpiece match.
Over previous months, the Trust and the Club had agreed to allocate tickets for any possible semi-final by loyalty points: the method by which any oversubscribed ‘away’ match is determined. In the event of a large number of season ticket holders being tied on the same current points, bronze points from the previous summer would be used as a secondary factor to further divide those season ticket holders in a scenario called ‘deadlock’.
In reality, the Club was able to allocate the 33,325 tickets on current season ticket points without having to revert to a ‘deadlock’ situation. Every season ticket holder with more than 47 points has been guaranteed a ticket for the semi-final.
The Club consulted with us fully on this process and we support the approach taken as the fairest and most transparent option available.
In addition, we also agreed with their rationale for breaking the purchase windows into four sets of c 8,000 to reduce the pressure on the booking platform and to improve the overall user experience when booking tickets online. In previous seasons, we have been overwhelmed with complaints about servers crashing, sites freezing and lengthy queues on phone lines when 18,500 fans have tried to purchase semi-final tickets in one go. It was irresponsible to proceed with all 33,325 supporters attempting to book in a free-for-all, and no other Premier League club would even consider opening up in one go. Purchasing for a set seat against a specific membership number requires a different level of technical support to buying a ticket for a gig, hence the difficulties supporting such a high volume of traffic in one hit. So, the phasing process was introduced to enable a smoother and quicker purchase experience and to enable those with the most points to select their seats first. Fans are welcome to wait for friends and families in lower windows should they wish to purchase seats together for this game.
We have asked the Club to confirm that the platform will be able to cope with up to 8,000 visits in 2.5/3 hours and they are confident it can. Time will tell! Here’s to a far improved purchase experience for all those lucky enough to qualify for a ticket.
The Club has also released pub split information for this match, which can be read here.
5. THST MEMBERS’ MEETING – 12 MARCH
We held a members’ meeting at our usual home of CMS at Cannon Street on the evening of Monday 12 March: the same day as the Club announced season ticket pricing for next year. The meeting was very well attended and provoked some lively debate on the pricing, phasing process and concessions policy for the new ground. As a membership organisation, we take our mandate from our members and discussions like this, along with email correspondence, surveys, match day conversations and social media interaction are invaluable in helping the Board of THST take positions on key subjects.
The mood in the room was very much one of disappointment and dissatisfaction with the pricing, and we have reflected that in our comments since the meeting.
Also on the agenda was safety and stewarding at Wembley, given the recent feedback from the Juventus match particularly; the proposed Winter Break and VAR.
Regarding the proposed Winter Break, members questioned the objective and what it was designed to achieve. There was the general feeling it would make very little difference to the England team’s performance in tournaments and a concern as to what would be sacrificed to make room for any break. Doing away with fifth round FA Cup replays was negatively received, as was moving the entire fifth round to a midweek slot. It was agreed that the FA needed to better articulate their reasoning for pushing for a break.
On VAR, following experiences at the Rochdale replay, in particular, the feeling in the room was also negative. Fans in the stadium that evening were completely in the dark during VAR breaks, which also then resulted in incorrect decisions. The delays killed the spontaneity of celebrations and slowed the game down. There was a recognition of the difference between using similar technology in other sports such as cricket, rugby and tennis and agreement that mistakes are part and parcel of the game.
The discussions on both topics will help us form our position on these issues moving forwards.
6. PREMIER LEAGUE STRUCTURED DIALOGUE MEETING – 20 MARCH
On 20 March, reps from all 20 Premier League fan groups met with senior Premier League representatives at their Gloucester Place HQ for the second of this season’s ‘structured dialogue’ sessions. On the agenda was an update on the implementation of the EWG recommendations around dialogue between Clubs and fan groups, an update on the Standing campaign and the latest SGSA/ DCMS position, the 2019-22 broadcast deal and associated fan requests, fixture scheduling and minimising the impact on match going fans, the Winter Break, VAR and the issue of restricted view tickets.
Full notes from this meeting are in the process of being signed off by the fan reps and the Premier League. These will be published by the Football Supporters’ Federation at the earliest possible opportunity. We’ll share the link when available.
This was the fourth meeting of this nature between fan reps and the Premier League and these sessions are becoming more useful in terms of the level of debate and more focused in terms of take-outs. However, there is still a way to go before the fan reps feel there is real substance to these meetings and that the information shared is any more than surface level.
7. CHELSEA AWAY PLANNING MEETING – 19 MARCH
On 19 March, THST Co-chairs Katrina Law and Martin Cloake attended a meeting at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Premier League fixture on Sunday 1 April. Officials from Chelsea FC and THFC were there, alongside Chelsea fan reps, the police and local council. Chelsea FC chairman Bruce Buck also attended.
Full notes from this meeting can be read here. We would draw particular attention to the calls for fans to arrive at Stamford Bridge as early as possible to ensure they are in the ground by kick-off. CFC recommend arriving 1 hour in advance, and a minimum of 45 minutes early, to be sure of seeing the start of the match. Alcohol will be served pre-match and the Arsenal v Stoke game will be shown on the televisions in the concourse.
The last meeting between Chelsea and Spurs in November 2016 went smoothly from an operational point of view and we hope all goes equally well on Sunday. Please do let us know if you experience any difficulties on the day, however, so we can feed in to future planning meetings accordingly.
OTHER:
Darren would have been so proud of the progress the Club has made on the pitch and, as ever, we raise a glass to his memory.
An approved LAMP is an obligation under the s.106 agreement, and the stadium cannot be opened without it. The aim of the LAMP is to “minimise adverse environmental impacts and nuisance for local residents and businesses arising from the NDP stadium whilst maintaining public safety”. The success of the LAMP will be monitored by an independent body through the first year of the stadium opening.
Some headline areas of interest to fans:
Walter began his football career at Clapton, where he would win the London Senior Cup, the FA Amateur Cup and the London County Amateur Cup during the 1908/09 season. His short time at Forest Gate came to an end soon after when he was invited to join Tottenham Hotspur on their pre-season tour to South America in the summer of 1909. Impressing sufficiently, he was offered professional terms by the club and duly signed ahead of the 1909/10 campaign.
Walter soon won praise for his early performances but would also face considerable prejudice and racial abuse from the terraces. After making a further five appearances, he was dropped from the first team and would not play again until 24 December 1910 when Spurs won 3-1 at Nottingham Forest. He would then score in 1-1 home draw with Manchester City three days later before making his final appearance for Tottenham in a 2-0 defeat at Woolwich Arsenal. Soon after, he left White Hart Lane to sign for Herbert Chapman’s Northampton Town.
But that is only a very small part of his story. More information can be found below.
Many supporters have contacted us to ask if the Club will be marking Walter’s life. We know that the Club, in a position we agree with, respects the fact that Walter played most of his games for Northampton Town, and it has always been agreed that Northampton would take the lead in efforts to remember his remarkable life.
There is a plaque in Tottenham at the site of the house on Northumberland Park where Walter lived.
Thanks to the sources below for the information.
Put it in your diaries and calendars now, keep the day and evening free and look out for full details and booking arrangements in the next few weeks.
Additional capacity is being added to the service for the Man City game on the 14th April.
Services will be running to the FA Cup semi-final v Man Utd. Zeelo is also operating a shuttle service from the Hannah Close Car Park for customers who need mobility assistance as the car park is further away than the normal Yellow Car Park (occupied by Man United fans on the day). Customers must contact Zeelo to pre-book this free service.
Full details can be found here. Get in touch directly with Zeelo with any route requests or queries via email, live chat on their website or by tweeting @gozeelo.
Zeelo’s 2018/19 service is about to go live and over 500 fans have registered interest: . The company is now talking to local venues (e.g. schools) about convenient parking locations around the ground.
THST Media Log: March 2018
It’s been a bumper month!
27 February
Mirror Football: Tottenham players' huge bonuses revealed as Daniel Levy shows how he keeps Harry Kane and co happy
Ham&High: Mauricio Pochettino opens up about his relationship with Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy
ESPN: Alderweireld's Tottenham future down to 'balance' at club – Pochettino
Football London: Mauricio Pochettino gives fascinating insight into his relationship & 'fights' with Daniel Levy
28 February
Sun Sport: Tottenham pay biggest bonuses in Premier League
Footy Deck: Mauricio Pochettino unfazed by Tottenham stadium concerns
2 March
Evening Standard: Calls for further thought on VAR grow as football law-makers prepare to give it green light
BT Sport: Fans criticise passion-killing VAR as football prepares to go with video
8 March
The Times: Tottenham must learn lessons from Arsenal and get ticket prices right
10 March
Standard: Tottenham prepare to announce season ticket prices as fans urge Spurs to avoid 'elite members' club'
13 March
Season Ticket pricing announcement
Standard: Tottenham fans priced out of watching team at new stadium, warns Supporters' Trust
Football London: A Missed Opportunity
Fan Sided Soccer: Think Of The Fans
The Guardian: Gary Lineker and Spurs fans denounce ticket prices at new stadium
Independent ie: Tottenham fans’ group criticises pricing structure for new stadium
Telegraph: Tottenham fans' group hits out at pricing structure for new stadium
FSF: Spurs fan group critical of season ticket prices at new ground
Daily Mail: Tottenham Supporters' Trust hit back at ticket prices in new stadium as Gary Lineker and Vincent Kompany warn club about empty seats
Sports Illustrated: Tottenham Fans React Angrily on Social Media to Season Ticket Price Hike Announcement
The Sun: 'priced out' Tottenham to have most expensive season ticket in Premier League at £1,995… and fans are not happy
BT Sport: Tottenham fans’ group criticises pricing structure for new stadium
Football 365: Spurs ticket prices ‘a missed opportunity’ – fans’ group
Jersey Evening Post: Tottenham fans’ group criticises pricing structure for new stadium
African Seer: Tottenham supporters group hit back at ticket prices in new stadium
14 March
HITC: Gary Lineker sends warning to Tottenham Hotspur over stadium
Ghana SoccerNet: Tottenham fans angered by increase in new season ticket prices
Soccerway: Kompany calls for cheap tickets and safe standing
Forbes: Tottenham Hotspur Ticket Prices Show The Spiralling Cost Of London Soccer
iNews: Why Tottenham fans feel so let down by the rise in ticket prices
16 March
Football Fancast: Why Spurs fans deserve a new home, not an edifice for commerciality
17 March
Telegraph: Season ticket price storm at Tottenham intensifies as club accused of ‘pricing fans out of the game’
20 March
Sports Mole: Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust: 'Still concern over season ticket prices'
22 March
Supporters Direct: Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust: New Stadium Price Increase
FSF: FA should rethink cup final price hike say fan groups
Evening Standard: Tottenham Supporters Trust unite semi-finalist fan groups to slam FA over 'opportunistic' price hike
Telegraph: FA accused of 'shamelessly milking supporters' after revealing hiked prices
Sky News: Football Association criticised for FA Cup semi-final ticket prices
Southern Daily Echo: Southampton fan groups criticise The FA over ticket prices
Football London: Chelsea, Spurs, Man United & Southampton Supporters' Trusts condemn FA Cup ticket hike
26 March
Guardian: There is still time for Spurs to repair relationship with fans over tickets
27 March
Spurs fan group calls for ticketing rethink
PODCASTS: Kat Law and Martin Cloake on the Fighting Cock podcast
Kat Law on the Last Word on Spurs podcast
RADIO: Martin Buhagiar on BBC Radio London (from 41 minutes)
Martin Buhagier on Love Sport
The Club has also set up a dedicated information portal online which answers many of the questions we are frequently contacted with. We’d urge fans to read and familiarise themselves with the details available on the portal as we continue to receive a high volume of questions asking for this information.
THST Board
29 March 2018
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- Remembering Darren Alexander
- Business Community Liaison Group Meeting – March
- Crowd management at Juventus match at Wembley
- Award Walter Tull the posthumous Military Cross
- The Color Run – 8 July
- PCUK Football 2 Amsterdam – 1-3 June
- Zeelo coach travel to Wembley
March was another busy month for the Trust and we’ve covered the main talking points in this summary. We’re bringing this month’s newsletter to you a few days early owing to the long weekend and wanted to take this opportunity to wish a Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Here’s to a Bank Holiday Sunday to remember at Stamford Bridge, too!
1. THST QUIZ NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF STUDIO 306 COLLECTIVE – 19 APRIL
Our next members event is booked for The Antwerp Arms, Tottenham’s community owned pub, for Thursday 19 April, from 7pm. It’s a charity event with all proceeds going to Studio 306 Collective, a Haringey social enterprise that tackles mental health issues through creativity.
The Quiz night is open to members and friends. For a £3.50 entry fee or £15 for a team of five come and pit your Spurs wits against other Spurs fans for a trophy and medals. Sign up for the quiz by contacting kevin.fitzgerald@thstofficial.com.
There will also be a charity raffle; Spurs have provided a signed football and pennant, the Antwerp Arms has donated a £50 bar tab for next season and there will be signed books and legends photos.
The Antwerp Arms has been busy during the season away with its own building works; come and see the renovated, enlarged Annie and order from the excellent affordable bar menu.
2. SEASON TICKET PRICING AND PHASING AT SPURS
It will come as no surprise to hear that season ticket pricing for next year has dominated our work since the announcement. We’ve made our views on pricing clear for some time, and our views on the announcement clear in three statements published on our website, which are linked below:
- Season ticket pricing at Spurs – THST Comment
- Season ticket pricing at Spurs – THST Update
- Behind the headlines on season tickets – THST Comment
3. FA CUP SEMI AND FINAL PRICING
It came as something of a surprise to learn that, without prior consultation with FA Council supporter representatives and without an explanation as to the rationale behind the decision, ticket prices for the FA Cup semi-finals and final have risen considerably for category A and B seating. While the lowest price point for the semi-final remains at £30 for a seat up in Level 5, there is a £5 increase on category C seats, up to £45, and a significant hike from £50 to £65 behind the goals - arguably the most atmospheric section of Wembley. The top price category has increased from £60 to £80.
At a time when the FA has publicly congratulated itself for being in robust financial health, has secured record broadcast and sponsorship deals for the FA Cup and at a time when fans are being increasingly squeezed for every penny, this was an unfortunate and ill-timed decision by the FA.
Initial contact with the FA drew a response that the prices were in line with other sporting events such as Wimbledon or NFL games. Comparing an FA Cup semi-final or final with other sporting events such as Wimbledon or an NFL game illustrates a lack of understanding of football and the attendance patterns of football fans, the essence of which revolves around regular attendance, not one-off treats.
The semi-final is the seventh game in the competition for Spurs fans and this showpiece game should be a reward, not an opportunity for the guardians of our game to exploit supporters further.
We joined forces with fan groups from the other three semi-finalists to criticise the price rises and issued a statement calling on the FA to review their decision. This can be read here.
We remain in contact with the FA and will be attending a meeting with FA CEO Martin Glenn alongside representatives of the fellow semi-finalist fan groups to put our case forward during w/c 9 April.
4. FA CUP SEMI-FINAL SALES MECHANISM AND PHASING
On Tuesday 27 March, the Club confirmed the sales process for the FA Cup semi-final v Manchester United. The way in which tickets would be allocated for this match had been the subject of some discussion since the number of season ticket holders increased from 18,500 at White Hart Lane to 40,000 at Wembley. For the first time, the number of tickets available for an FA Cup semi-final (33,325) would be insufficient to guarantee all season ticket holders a ticket to this showpiece match.
Over previous months, the Trust and the Club had agreed to allocate tickets for any possible semi-final by loyalty points: the method by which any oversubscribed ‘away’ match is determined. In the event of a large number of season ticket holders being tied on the same current points, bronze points from the previous summer would be used as a secondary factor to further divide those season ticket holders in a scenario called ‘deadlock’.
In reality, the Club was able to allocate the 33,325 tickets on current season ticket points without having to revert to a ‘deadlock’ situation. Every season ticket holder with more than 47 points has been guaranteed a ticket for the semi-final.
The Club consulted with us fully on this process and we support the approach taken as the fairest and most transparent option available.
In addition, we also agreed with their rationale for breaking the purchase windows into four sets of c 8,000 to reduce the pressure on the booking platform and to improve the overall user experience when booking tickets online. In previous seasons, we have been overwhelmed with complaints about servers crashing, sites freezing and lengthy queues on phone lines when 18,500 fans have tried to purchase semi-final tickets in one go. It was irresponsible to proceed with all 33,325 supporters attempting to book in a free-for-all, and no other Premier League club would even consider opening up in one go. Purchasing for a set seat against a specific membership number requires a different level of technical support to buying a ticket for a gig, hence the difficulties supporting such a high volume of traffic in one hit. So, the phasing process was introduced to enable a smoother and quicker purchase experience and to enable those with the most points to select their seats first. Fans are welcome to wait for friends and families in lower windows should they wish to purchase seats together for this game.
We have asked the Club to confirm that the platform will be able to cope with up to 8,000 visits in 2.5/3 hours and they are confident it can. Time will tell! Here’s to a far improved purchase experience for all those lucky enough to qualify for a ticket.
The Club has also released pub split information for this match, which can be read here.
5. THST MEMBERS’ MEETING – 12 MARCH
We held a members’ meeting at our usual home of CMS at Cannon Street on the evening of Monday 12 March: the same day as the Club announced season ticket pricing for next year. The meeting was very well attended and provoked some lively debate on the pricing, phasing process and concessions policy for the new ground. As a membership organisation, we take our mandate from our members and discussions like this, along with email correspondence, surveys, match day conversations and social media interaction are invaluable in helping the Board of THST take positions on key subjects.
The mood in the room was very much one of disappointment and dissatisfaction with the pricing, and we have reflected that in our comments since the meeting.
Also on the agenda was safety and stewarding at Wembley, given the recent feedback from the Juventus match particularly; the proposed Winter Break and VAR.
Regarding the proposed Winter Break, members questioned the objective and what it was designed to achieve. There was the general feeling it would make very little difference to the England team’s performance in tournaments and a concern as to what would be sacrificed to make room for any break. Doing away with fifth round FA Cup replays was negatively received, as was moving the entire fifth round to a midweek slot. It was agreed that the FA needed to better articulate their reasoning for pushing for a break.
On VAR, following experiences at the Rochdale replay, in particular, the feeling in the room was also negative. Fans in the stadium that evening were completely in the dark during VAR breaks, which also then resulted in incorrect decisions. The delays killed the spontaneity of celebrations and slowed the game down. There was a recognition of the difference between using similar technology in other sports such as cricket, rugby and tennis and agreement that mistakes are part and parcel of the game.
The discussions on both topics will help us form our position on these issues moving forwards.
6. PREMIER LEAGUE STRUCTURED DIALOGUE MEETING – 20 MARCH
On 20 March, reps from all 20 Premier League fan groups met with senior Premier League representatives at their Gloucester Place HQ for the second of this season’s ‘structured dialogue’ sessions. On the agenda was an update on the implementation of the EWG recommendations around dialogue between Clubs and fan groups, an update on the Standing campaign and the latest SGSA/ DCMS position, the 2019-22 broadcast deal and associated fan requests, fixture scheduling and minimising the impact on match going fans, the Winter Break, VAR and the issue of restricted view tickets.
Full notes from this meeting are in the process of being signed off by the fan reps and the Premier League. These will be published by the Football Supporters’ Federation at the earliest possible opportunity. We’ll share the link when available.
This was the fourth meeting of this nature between fan reps and the Premier League and these sessions are becoming more useful in terms of the level of debate and more focused in terms of take-outs. However, there is still a way to go before the fan reps feel there is real substance to these meetings and that the information shared is any more than surface level.
7. CHELSEA AWAY PLANNING MEETING – 19 MARCH
On 19 March, THST Co-chairs Katrina Law and Martin Cloake attended a meeting at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Premier League fixture on Sunday 1 April. Officials from Chelsea FC and THFC were there, alongside Chelsea fan reps, the police and local council. Chelsea FC chairman Bruce Buck also attended.
Full notes from this meeting can be read here. We would draw particular attention to the calls for fans to arrive at Stamford Bridge as early as possible to ensure they are in the ground by kick-off. CFC recommend arriving 1 hour in advance, and a minimum of 45 minutes early, to be sure of seeing the start of the match. Alcohol will be served pre-match and the Arsenal v Stoke game will be shown on the televisions in the concourse.
The last meeting between Chelsea and Spurs in November 2016 went smoothly from an operational point of view and we hope all goes equally well on Sunday. Please do let us know if you experience any difficulties on the day, however, so we can feed in to future planning meetings accordingly.
OTHER:
- Remembering Darren Alexander
Darren would have been so proud of the progress the Club has made on the pitch and, as ever, we raise a glass to his memory.
- Business Community Liaison Group Meeting – March
An approved LAMP is an obligation under the s.106 agreement, and the stadium cannot be opened without it. The aim of the LAMP is to “minimise adverse environmental impacts and nuisance for local residents and businesses arising from the NDP stadium whilst maintaining public safety”. The success of the LAMP will be monitored by an independent body through the first year of the stadium opening.
Some headline areas of interest to fans:
- Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ): The London Borough of Enfield are consulting on a matchday CPZ, which is expected to be in place for the stadium opening. The London Borough of Haringey already has a CPZ which is being tweaked. The aim is to reduce the number of fans driving to White Hart Lane from 50% to 23%.
- Wayfinding: Walking routes will be signposted from and to Seven Sisters, White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hale and Northumberland Park stations. The signage is being installed and maintained by THFC.
- Coach Parking: 60 spaces have been identified around the Brantwood industrial estate, and the Goods Yard will be used initially (1 or 2 seasons until redevelopment begins) as a turnround point for the national coach network and the shuttle buses.
- Shuttle Bus: A free (at least for year 1) shuttle bus will be introduced from Alexandra Palace and Wood Green for GA ticket holders. Premium ticket holders will have a similar service provided from Tottenham Hale.
- Cycling: The target is for 1% of fans to cycle, and 25 new locations for cycle parking have been identified.
- White Hart Lane Station: The upgrade to the station building is due for completion in Spring 2019. New rolling stock will be introduced throughout 2018, and a 50% increase in capacity is projected. A barrier queueing system will be introduced.
- Northumberland Park: Improvements to the station and an additional track will be completed by August 2018. The level crossing will be replaced by ramps/stairs and lifts. A 75% increase in capacity is projected.
- Tottenham Hale: Improvements to the ticket office will be completed by Spring 2019. A 50% increase in capacity is projected.
- Seven Sisters: Improvements to the station will be completed by Spring 2019. A 75% increase in capacity is projected.
- Crowd management at Juventus match at Wembley
- Award Walter Tull the posthumous Military Cross
Walter began his football career at Clapton, where he would win the London Senior Cup, the FA Amateur Cup and the London County Amateur Cup during the 1908/09 season. His short time at Forest Gate came to an end soon after when he was invited to join Tottenham Hotspur on their pre-season tour to South America in the summer of 1909. Impressing sufficiently, he was offered professional terms by the club and duly signed ahead of the 1909/10 campaign.
Walter soon won praise for his early performances but would also face considerable prejudice and racial abuse from the terraces. After making a further five appearances, he was dropped from the first team and would not play again until 24 December 1910 when Spurs won 3-1 at Nottingham Forest. He would then score in 1-1 home draw with Manchester City three days later before making his final appearance for Tottenham in a 2-0 defeat at Woolwich Arsenal. Soon after, he left White Hart Lane to sign for Herbert Chapman’s Northampton Town.
But that is only a very small part of his story. More information can be found below.
Many supporters have contacted us to ask if the Club will be marking Walter’s life. We know that the Club, in a position we agree with, respects the fact that Walter played most of his games for Northampton Town, and it has always been agreed that Northampton would take the lead in efforts to remember his remarkable life.
There is a plaque in Tottenham at the site of the house on Northumberland Park where Walter lived.
Thanks to the sources below for the information.
- BBC Sport: Walter Tull: The incredible story of a football pioneer and war hero
- @DavidLammy: “I am leading a campaign backed by 120+ MPs from 6 parties for Walter Tull - the first black British Army officer - to be awarded the Military Cross 100 years after his death. Due to his race and the Army forbidding black soldiers serving as officers Walter was denied his MC.”
- Tottenham Hotspur: Walter Tull remembered
- John Fennelly on Walter Tull
- The Walter Tull Project
- Phil Vasili, biographer of Walter Tull
- Nick Marr, The Walter Tull Campaign
- The Color Run – 8 July
- PCUK Football 2 Amsterdam – 1-3 June
- THST End of Season BBQ – 27 May
Put it in your diaries and calendars now, keep the day and evening free and look out for full details and booking arrangements in the next few weeks.
- Zeelo coach travel to Wembley
Additional capacity is being added to the service for the Man City game on the 14th April.
Services will be running to the FA Cup semi-final v Man Utd. Zeelo is also operating a shuttle service from the Hannah Close Car Park for customers who need mobility assistance as the car park is further away than the normal Yellow Car Park (occupied by Man United fans on the day). Customers must contact Zeelo to pre-book this free service.
Full details can be found here. Get in touch directly with Zeelo with any route requests or queries via email, live chat on their website or by tweeting @gozeelo.
Zeelo’s 2018/19 service is about to go live and over 500 fans have registered interest: . The company is now talking to local venues (e.g. schools) about convenient parking locations around the ground.
THST Media Log: March 2018
It’s been a bumper month!
27 February
Mirror Football: Tottenham players' huge bonuses revealed as Daniel Levy shows how he keeps Harry Kane and co happy
Ham&High: Mauricio Pochettino opens up about his relationship with Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy
ESPN: Alderweireld's Tottenham future down to 'balance' at club – Pochettino
Football London: Mauricio Pochettino gives fascinating insight into his relationship & 'fights' with Daniel Levy
28 February
Sun Sport: Tottenham pay biggest bonuses in Premier League
Footy Deck: Mauricio Pochettino unfazed by Tottenham stadium concerns
2 March
Evening Standard: Calls for further thought on VAR grow as football law-makers prepare to give it green light
BT Sport: Fans criticise passion-killing VAR as football prepares to go with video
8 March
The Times: Tottenham must learn lessons from Arsenal and get ticket prices right
10 March
Standard: Tottenham prepare to announce season ticket prices as fans urge Spurs to avoid 'elite members' club'
13 March
Season Ticket pricing announcement
Standard: Tottenham fans priced out of watching team at new stadium, warns Supporters' Trust
Football London: A Missed Opportunity
Fan Sided Soccer: Think Of The Fans
The Guardian: Gary Lineker and Spurs fans denounce ticket prices at new stadium
Independent ie: Tottenham fans’ group criticises pricing structure for new stadium
Telegraph: Tottenham fans' group hits out at pricing structure for new stadium
FSF: Spurs fan group critical of season ticket prices at new ground
Daily Mail: Tottenham Supporters' Trust hit back at ticket prices in new stadium as Gary Lineker and Vincent Kompany warn club about empty seats
Sports Illustrated: Tottenham Fans React Angrily on Social Media to Season Ticket Price Hike Announcement
The Sun: 'priced out' Tottenham to have most expensive season ticket in Premier League at £1,995… and fans are not happy
BT Sport: Tottenham fans’ group criticises pricing structure for new stadium
Football 365: Spurs ticket prices ‘a missed opportunity’ – fans’ group
Jersey Evening Post: Tottenham fans’ group criticises pricing structure for new stadium
African Seer: Tottenham supporters group hit back at ticket prices in new stadium
14 March
HITC: Gary Lineker sends warning to Tottenham Hotspur over stadium
Ghana SoccerNet: Tottenham fans angered by increase in new season ticket prices
Soccerway: Kompany calls for cheap tickets and safe standing
Forbes: Tottenham Hotspur Ticket Prices Show The Spiralling Cost Of London Soccer
iNews: Why Tottenham fans feel so let down by the rise in ticket prices
16 March
Football Fancast: Why Spurs fans deserve a new home, not an edifice for commerciality
17 March
Telegraph: Season ticket price storm at Tottenham intensifies as club accused of ‘pricing fans out of the game’
20 March
Sports Mole: Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust: 'Still concern over season ticket prices'
22 March
Supporters Direct: Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust: New Stadium Price Increase
FSF: FA should rethink cup final price hike say fan groups
Evening Standard: Tottenham Supporters Trust unite semi-finalist fan groups to slam FA over 'opportunistic' price hike
Telegraph: FA accused of 'shamelessly milking supporters' after revealing hiked prices
Sky News: Football Association criticised for FA Cup semi-final ticket prices
Southern Daily Echo: Southampton fan groups criticise The FA over ticket prices
Football London: Chelsea, Spurs, Man United & Southampton Supporters' Trusts condemn FA Cup ticket hike
26 March
Guardian: There is still time for Spurs to repair relationship with fans over tickets
27 March
Spurs fan group calls for ticketing rethink
PODCASTS: Kat Law and Martin Cloake on the Fighting Cock podcast
Kat Law on the Last Word on Spurs podcast
RADIO: Martin Buhagiar on BBC Radio London (from 41 minutes)
Martin Buhagier on Love Sport
The Club has also set up a dedicated information portal online which answers many of the questions we are frequently contacted with. We’d urge fans to read and familiarise themselves with the details available on the portal as we continue to receive a high volume of questions asking for this information.
THST Board
29 March 2018
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