A little history of:

                 Formed in 1882 by members of the
                 schoolboys' Hotspur CC as Hotspur FC and
                 had early church connections. Added
                 'Tottenham' in 1884 to distinguish club from
                 London Hotspur FC. Turned professional in
                 1895 and elected to the Southern League in
                 1896 having been rebuffed by the Football
                 League. Played at two grounds (Tottenham
                 Marshes and Northumberland Park) before
                 moving to the site which became known as
                 White Hart Lane in 1899. Joined the Football
                 League Second Division 1908. Having failed to
                 gain a place in the re-election voting, it secured
                 a vacancy caused by a late resignation.
                 Premier League founder members 1992.

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