Hardcover, Published September 2025, 320 pages
From Waddle to Lineker
The Untold Spurs Story
If you want to know what Tottenham Hotspur truly meant to people in the 1980s, Gareth Dace is the guy to tell the story. In Hot Shot Tottenham: Spurs in the 80s - Hoddle, Hummel and Hazards, Dace delves deeply into the essence of White Hart Lane, a place where hope and heartbreak coexisted. He possesses a fan's passion, a historian's precision, and a storyteller's knack for uncovering the significance in every muddy tackle and boardroom squabble.
Dace’s writing stands out for its detail and empathy. You can feel the chill of a Wednesday night match, the nerves as the club’s fortunes teeter on managerial decisions, and the thrill when icons like Chris Waddle, Paul Gascoigne, or Gary Lineker light up the pitch. He’s brilliant at weaving exclusive player interviews—Steve Perryman, Clive Allen, Tony Parks, Terry Gibson, Guy Butters, and Vinny Samways—into a season-by-season account that never feels like a dry recap. Instead, Dace gives you a front-row seat to the drama, glory, and near-misses that made the decade unforgettable.
What truly distinguishes Gareth Dace is his ability to delve into the world beyond the field. He dives into the boardroom battles, the club’s listing on the Stock Exchange, and the broader climate of English football—hooliganism, stadium tragedies, and the rise of commercial pressures. You get the sense that Spurs’ story is England’s story too, and Dace handles it all with clarity and the kind of warmth that only a lifelong supporter can provide.
It’s no wonder his previous book, Is Gascoigne Going to Have a Crack?, was so widely acclaimed. With Hot Shot Tottenham, Dace cements his place as one of the best chroniclers of football’s golden eras. For Spurs fans and football lovers alike, his writing is a treat—witty, insightful, and totally absorbing.
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Published: September 15, 2025
Price: £19.99
Hardcover: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 1836801904
ISBN-13: 978-1836801900
Dimensions: 222 x 144 (mm)
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