Some dodgy estates there.
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Some dodgy estates there.
Yep, proper gauntlet. At times I rated it about 50/50 getting some sort of offer or hassle on the way down. After a while it stops phasing you but I never took it casually around there!
Near to there- Waterside Way, the other side of Ferry Lane. Spitting distance from where Mark Duggan was shot. I seem to recall you saying you used to live in Bruce Grove?
I did for a short while. Also lived in Wood Green, Bounds Green, Southgate and Lordship Lane(N17). Went to a few viewings on Bream Close. Nice enough area and the transport links are brilliant. Is that pub Ferry boat Inn still there?
Bruce castle park is packed with them. Only spotted red shirts init.
True, but if(and thats a big if) we had a couple of good seasons(better than the goons) we would win many of them back.They are mainly first generation immigrants who are latching onto the most succesfull team in the area(or going for man u).After out little champions league adventure a few years back,the amount of spurs shirts on young kids went up dramatically
Yes, Ferry Boat Inn is still there, my local. Agree it's a nice enough area and excellent transport links, it's very quick to get into Central London. I actually feel as safe here as I did in Palmers Green, though admittedly that changes if I walk through the estates leading to the High Road. Still, even there nothing has happened to me though whilst I was living in Palmers Green I was attacked once, mugged once and had another attempted mugging. You will know the area I grew up in very well considering the places you have lived.
Bounds Green is the centre of the universe and the Springfield Park Tavern is the centre of Bound Green..It's written in the Bible
I used to love going to the Springfield Park Tavern a few years back. It would stay open til I think 2 or 3am. I used to go there after the pubs in Palmers Green closed and get on the Kronenburg Blanc.
Its had a complete refurb .Your feet don't stick to the carpet anymore and you actually get girls in there now!!
All the old locals are still there though,so it hasn't been ruined
It's an interesting topic especially when you view it as oversea supporter (from a family who supports Tottenham from afar since 1950).
I think a football club is to a degree the spiritual property of its community and supporters (that's why I think every club should be 51% owned by a supporters co-op). With the white flight London had most of the old residents are now probably in Hertfordshire thus the community-club link is severed. Despite the fact I'm not British and will probably never live in Tottenham I feel like the club should take an active role in the community life of Tottenham and establish institutions to affirm the link. Plus, well a dump, Tottenham has the sociological traits the creates good footballer (ethnic variety and poverty). In the long run it could benefit the club to have a series of football academies in the area and links with the local schools (I think Tottenham should reserve a number of tickets in the new stadium to local youth) and harvest the talents in the future.
The problem is ENIC and levy don't give two fucks on the supporters so they certainly don't care for the area.
I think a football club is to a degree the spiritual property of its community and supporters (that's why I think every club should be 51% owned by a supporters co-op). With the white flight London had most of the old residents are now probably in Hertfordshire thus the community-club link is severed. Despite the fact I'm not British and will probably never live in Tottenham I feel like the club should take an active role in the community life of Tottenham and establish institutions to affirm the link. Plus, well a dump, Tottenham has the sociological traits the creates good footballer (ethnic variety and poverty). In the long run it could benefit the club to have a series of football academies in the area and links with the local schools (I think Tottenham should reserve a number of tickets in the new stadium to local youth) and harvest the talents in the future.
The problem is ENIC and levy don't give two fucks on the supporters so they certainly don't care for the area.
A bit harsh considering that THFC spend more money on their foundation than any other Premier League club
Ended up getting absolutely hammered in that pub with loads of other yids after coming back from the 4-4 draw at the Emirates. I was more of a Ranelagh regular back then though, not to mention The Nelson in Wood Green.
Anyone in the area of southgate monday - friday? The amount of students from the nearby college in spurs tracksuits.not sure if they are apprentcies or local kids the club are paying through College.Both male and females.Any given lunch time Chas's cafe just behind the station is full of them.Nice seeing all those spurs tracksuits though,even if they can be a pain when i'm trying to order my full English
Proves that the club are putting something back into the communityThey are mostly local kids the club is helping through College. I asked one of them about it, turned out he was a gooner!Anyone in the area of southgate monday - friday? The amount of students from the nearby college in spurs tracksuits.not sure if they are apprentcies or local kids the club are paying through College.Both male and females.Any given lunch time Chas's cafe just behind the station is full of them.Nice seeing all those spurs tracksuits though,even if they can be a pain when i'm trying to order my full English
I used to go to the Nelson a lot as well, on Friday nights. I'll bet we were in there at the same time!
I agree with much of what you wrote but also agree with Norwegian Yid in that I think one of the few positives about Levy/ENIC is that they have put quite a lot of money into the area, especially into disadvantaged youths. At the same time they were, of course, happy to abandon the area entirely. Also, like you say Tottenham is a hotbed of potential football talent which is why questions have to be asked about the lack of local lads making it through to the first team.
From Aussie I went to Tottenham and WHL this time last year for the first time. Many Spurs expats now living in Oz said not the best area - being polite.
I however was not put off, I liked the area and can't wait to get back.
Also congratulations to THFC for what they are doing in the local community.
I am very proud to be a member of one of THFC's supporter clubs.
I however was not put off, I liked the area and can't wait to get back.
Also congratulations to THFC for what they are doing in the local community.
I am very proud to be a member of one of THFC's supporter clubs.
Well doneAdmin
*feels like I'm clapping a defender who makes a last ditch tackle after causing the attack in the first place*
Used to piss me off when people shouted "Steeeeeeeeeeeeed" after Malbranque had done that.........and he did about 5 times every game