Our latest ‘member of the week’ is Marie Collins, a Torontonian of 38 years, and a Spurs fan of more than 45 years. This club has come a long way from the Second Division in the 70s, but it was that season (directly preceding our signing of Ricky Villa and Ossie Ardiles) that first caught her attention.
Age: Pretty old
Where do you come from? Bristol, UK
How long have you been living in Toronto? 38 years
How long have you been a member? A while
How long have you been a Spurs fan? Since I was 7. I started really paying attention when they were in the Second Division in 77-78.
[Combining Bristolian heritage and that season, here’s highlights of our 9-0 victory over Bristol Rovers, for anyone interested].
How did you become a Spurs fan? I liked the name when the results were read out from the teleprinter. I guess I could have opted for Wolverhampton Wanderers
What was the first Spurs game you watched? Away at Arsenal when I was 17. I went up to Highbury alone
What is your favourite Spurs memory? Being at the 1984 UEFA Cup Final. Ricky Villa’s FA Cup winning goal.
Who is/was your favourite player? now: hmm, Pape Sarr. then: Glenn Hoddle
How often do you come to Scotland Yard pub? 75% of the games
If I could change one thing about football, it would be . . . Nasty fans
Have you tried converting friends or family to Tottenham? yes
Favourite chant? Oh when the Spurs…
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