Day 8: Come On You Spurs!

White Hart Lane, stitched together from my iPhone

Tottenham Wins, Tottanham Wins!

In what must have been the biggest "must-win" game for Tottenham in decades, they defeated the Bolton Wanderers 2-0 today at White Hart Lane. And for this Yank soccer fan, attending the match in person was a dream fulfilled.

Being at White Hart Lane was surreal. I've been a fan of the English Premier League for years -- the atmosphere, the chanting crowds, the die-hard attitude of the home team fans... today's match had all of that. And while the stadium is quite old, recent renovations have made the pitch absolutely gorgeous. The pics from my iPhone don't come close to doing it justice. It's just plain magical there. In fact, if I don't take a trip to Europe next weekend I'm thinking of going back and watching my boys play Liverpool.

Scarves, Photos, and a very scared looking vendor.

This is right up there with the pictures of me holding the 2006 Super Bowl tickets. In fact, this is better, because I actually used these tickets.

I don't care that you find this picture boring. I love it. And I bought too much Spurs stuff inside.

Players entrance.

The fans were planning on picketing the club today, but last night the team fired three coaches and two directors, and the new coach is a very popular choice (Harry Redknapp). So no picketing, just onlookers.

This is the car I rented for game-day. Thanks, Concur!!

I can't believe I found a seat this good online just three days before match day.

Obligatory action shot #1.

Obligatory action shot #2. Somewhere in there is an actual British sunset (thought previously not to exist).

One thing I learned -- the English know the geography of America much better than we know the geography of England. The guy sitting next to me asked me where my accent was from, and I said "I'm from the States". He gave me a funny look and said "yes, I know that, but where specifically?" When I told him Seattle he said "Oh, all the way out West then". From now on I'm just going to say I'm from Seattle. They'll know. (EDIT: And they all have ever since)

What a great day today! I may even wear my new Tottenham pullover to work tomorrow, just to celebrate the win. Sure, the Spurs might be bottom of the table, but I'll be damned if I don't celebrate!

Today's walking music: Ben Folds - Way To Normal

Come On You Spurs!