'A living thread to the ones we've lost'
Joe: I watched Tottenham first because of my dad, but it was the gleaming white shirts that captured me, shimmering with faded glory. Those shirts stood for bravery, flair, and grace. We played football the right way, or at least we tried. Weekend visits to dad meant dusty VHS tapes of FA Cup triumphs thrown into the VCR, magic passed between generations. Now, the stadium has changed. My dad is gone, but Spurs remain: a living thread to the ones we've lost. When we lifted the Europa League, I actually cried. It felt like proof that loyalty and hope still matter.
Tesh: I've been a Spurs fan now for 53 years. In 2004, both my children were mascots at White Hart Lane and with it being my wife's first ever time at an elite football match, the Spurs seed was sown in the family tree forever. Great feeling.
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