Tottenham Hotspur F.C. stands as one of the most famous football clubs in England. The foundation of the club was established in 1882 in North London with an initial name of Hotspur Football Club. The London-based club started with a Latin motto, ‘Audere est Facere’, meaning ‘to dare is to do’, and opted cockerel standing over a football as their emblem.
In the 2024/25 season, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. barely managed to stay in the top division as they finished 17th in the league table. The Spurs had a terrible last season, filled with an injury crisis, but did manage to get their hands on the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League trophy. They will begin the 2025/26 season under a new manager, Thomas Frank, with a 4-3-3 formation. Now let's take a look at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club history.
Tottenham Hotspur came into existence in 1882 when local schoolboys led by Bobby Buckle formed a club. The club was started as a hobby to play during the winter months alongside cricket. After a few years, the club was renamed “Tottenham Hotspur Football Club”. The Lilywhites won their first trophy in the 1899-1900 season, the Southern League title. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. glory period started in 1958, as the club went on to win 1x First Division title, 3x FA Cup titles, 2x League Cup titles, 1x UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, and 1x UEFA Cup. A total of eight trophies were won between 1958 to 1974. From 1974 to 1992, the club saw a decline in status and success, as only managed to get its hands on only a select few domestic trophies.