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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Tottenham begin reinstalling iconic stadium feature after 10 years locked away in storage
TOTTENHAM have announced White Hart Lane's iconic Bill Nicholson Gates will be reinstalled at their new ground. The Premier League club aim to get the gates up at their new home, the Burnley on August 16. Advertisement 4 The iconic Bill Nicholson Gates will be making a return Credit: Instagram @spursofficial 4 The former Spurs player and manager's ashes were buried beneath the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium Credit: PA:Press Association 4 Now his gate will be reinstalled at the new ground too The gates are named after former Spurs player and manager Nicholson, who had a 38-year association with the club and won eight major trophies in his 16 years in charge. Nicholson became synonymous with the gates thanks to Peter Robinson taking a photo of him holding them in the 1970s. The gates stood until 2015, when they were placed into storage ahead of building began on Tottenham's new stadium - but now they are set to be brought back out for use. In a Advertisement read more "As such, we have taken our time in finding the most appropriate location to reinstate the gates within the new stadium environs - mindful of the significant levels of construction and change the area has seen over the past decade. "Working in close consultation with our Fan Advisory Board (FAB), we have identified a location - within PAXTON17, between the Ticket Office and historic buildings at the north of the stadium - at which the gates will be reinstated. Club chairman Daniel Levy said the club did not want to rush deciding where to put the famous gates. He said: 'The Bill Nicholson Gates are such a significant part of our Club's heritage and I am extremely proud they will be returning home this summer . Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'We were never going to rush into a decision as to where they should be reinstated, given the huge amount of works that have taken place in the area over recent years. 'We have undertaken a carefully-planned process, working with our architects, construction partners and Fan Advisory Board, and I believe we have found a fitting solution. 4 Nicholson helped establish Spurs as one of England's top sides Credit: Getty - Contributor Advertisement 'We look forward to welcoming fans back to the stadium for the coming season - as well as Bill's family members and former players - to see the gates and feel that close connection between our Club and its rich history ." Nicholson is the club's most decorated manager, winning the League Cup and FA Cup double in 1961. Two years later, Spurs became the first English side to win a European title when they picked up the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1963. He was also a key player in Arthur Rowe's trailblazing 1950/51 League title winning side. Advertisement Nicholson passed away at the age of 85 in 2004.
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Tottenham begin reinstalling iconic stadium feature after 10 years locked away in storage
SPURS have explained why it has taken so long to install the piece Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOTTENHAM have announced White Hart Lane's iconic Bill Nicholson Gates will be reinstalled at their new ground. The Premier League club aim to get the gates up at their new home, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, for their opening match of the new season against Burnley on August 16. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The iconic Bill Nicholson Gates will be making a return Credit: Instagram @spursofficial 4 The former Spurs player and manager's ashes were buried beneath the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium Credit: PA:Press Association 4 Now his gate will be reinstalled at the new ground too The gates are named after former Spurs player and manager Nicholson, who had a 38-year association with the club and won eight major trophies in his 16 years in charge. Nicholson became synonymous with the gates thanks to Peter Robinson taking a photo of him holding them in the 1970s. The gates stood until 2015, when they were placed into storage ahead of building began on Tottenham's new stadium - but now they are set to be brought back out for use. In a statement announcing their return, the club said: "Generations of fans, players and staff followed in Bill's footsteps through the gates on the way to White Hart Lane and we recognise their significant cultural and historic value. read more FEARS FOR GAZZA Paul Gascoigne rushed to intensive care after being found collapsed at home "As such, we have taken our time in finding the most appropriate location to reinstate the gates within the new stadium environs - mindful of the significant levels of construction and change the area has seen over the past decade. "Working in close consultation with our Fan Advisory Board (FAB), we have identified a location - within PAXTON17, between the Ticket Office and historic buildings at the north of the stadium - at which the gates will be reinstated. Club chairman Daniel Levy said the club did not want to rush deciding where to put the famous gates. He said: 'The Bill Nicholson Gates are such a significant part of our Club's heritage and I am extremely proud they will be returning home this summer. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'We were never going to rush into a decision as to where they should be reinstated, given the huge amount of works that have taken place in the area over recent years. 'We have undertaken a carefully-planned process, working with our architects, construction partners and Fan Advisory Board, and I believe we have found a fitting solution. 4 Nicholson helped establish Spurs as one of England's top sides Credit: Getty - Contributor 'We look forward to welcoming fans back to the stadium for the coming season - as well as Bill's family members and former players - to see the gates and feel that close connection between our Club and its rich history." Nicholson is the club's most decorated manager, winning the League Cup and FA Cup double in 1961. Two years later, Spurs became the first English side to win a European title when they picked up the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1963. He was also a key player in Arthur Rowe's trailblazing 1950/51 League title winning side. Nicholson passed away at the age of 85 in 2004.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tottenham begin reinstalling iconic stadium feature after 10 years locked away in storage
TOTTENHAM have announced White Hart Lane's iconic Bill Nicholson Gates will be reinstalled at their new ground. The Premier League club aim to get the gates up at their new home, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, for their opening match of the new season against Burnley on August 16. 4 4 4 The gates are named after former Spurs player and manager Nicholson, who had a 38-year association with the club and won eight major trophies in his 16 years in charge. Nicholson became synonymous with the gates thanks to Peter Robinson taking a photo of him holding them in the 1970s. The gates stood until 2015, when they were placed into storage ahead of building began on Tottenham's new stadium - but now they are set to be brought back out for use. In a statement announcing their return, the club said: "Generations of fans, players and staff followed in Bill's footsteps through the gates on the way to White Hart Lane and we recognise their significant cultural and historic value. "As such, we have taken our time in finding the most appropriate location to reinstate the gates within the new stadium environs - mindful of the significant levels of construction and change the area has seen over the past decade. "Working in close consultation with our Fan Advisory Board (FAB), we have identified a location - within PAXTON17, between the Ticket Office and historic buildings at the north of the stadium - at which the gates will be reinstated. Club chairman Daniel Levy said the club did not want to rush deciding where to put the famous gates. He said: 'The Bill Nicholson Gates are such a significant part of our Club's heritage and I am extremely proud they will be returning home this summer. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'We were never going to rush into a decision as to where they should be reinstated, given the huge amount of works that have taken place in the area over recent years. 'We have undertaken a carefully-planned process, working with our architects, construction partners and Fan Advisory Board, and I believe we have found a fitting solution. 4 'We look forward to welcoming fans back to the stadium for the coming season - as well as Bill's family members and former players - to see the gates and feel that close connection between our Club and its rich history." Nicholson is the club's most decorated manager, winning the League Cup and FA Cup double in 1961. Two years later, Spurs became the first English side to win a European title when they picked up the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1963. He was also a key player in Arthur Rowe's trailblazing 1950/51 League title winning side. Nicholson passed away at the age of 85 in 2004.
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tottenham announce major change to stadium with iconic landmark from old ground brought back
TOTTENHAM have announced that the 'Bill Nicholson Gates' will be reinstalled in front of their stadium ahead of next season. The gates were a famous feature of White Hart Lane, Spurs' former home, but removed in 2015 when construction work began on the 2 Tottenham have announced a major stadium change ahead of next seaon 2 The famous Bill Nicholson Gates will return home to Tottenham's stadium this summer Credit: Instagram @spursofficial The gates become synonymous with Nicholson, who guided Spurs to a league and FA Cup double in 1961, following a photograph of the late manager standing between them, taken by Peter Robinson in the 1970s. Fans have been hoping to see the iconic black and gold wrought iron gates brought out of storage, ever since Tottenham moved into their new glitzy home in 2019. But they won't have much longer to wait to see them take their place outside the stadium once again following an update from the club's Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting that was held on Tuesday. The gates will be given a new home within Paxton17, close to the ticket office on the Tottenham High Road. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The meeting was attended by club representatives, including new chief executive officer Work is under way to have the gates in place for Spurs' opening Premier League match of the season at home to Burnley on August 16. As with any new stadium, the club has been trying to underline connections between it and the old home. The gates were one of the most recognisable and distinctive sights at the old ground, outside the car park in front of the main entrance facing the High Road . Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Chairman Daniel Levy said: 'The Bill Nicholson Gates are such a significant part of our Club's heritage and I am extremely proud they will be returning home this summer . 'We were never going to rush into a decision as to where they should be reinstated, given the huge amount of works that have taken place in the area over recent years. Eberechi Eze to Tottenham LATEST | Transfers Exposed 'We look forward to welcoming fans back to the stadium for the coming season - as well as Bill's family members and former players - to see the gates and feel that close connection between our Club and its rich history .' Another key point from the meeting is that the club and FAB are working together to create a revamped Tottenham Hall of Fame. Venkatesham also took the chance to explain the recent changes and thought process behind choosing
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Tottenham announce major change to stadium with iconic landmark from old ground brought back
HOME SWEET HOME Tottenham announce major change to stadium with iconic landmark from old ground brought back Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOTTENHAM have announced that the 'Bill Nicholson Gates' will be reinstalled in front of their stadium ahead of next season. The gates were a famous feature of White Hart Lane, Spurs' former home, but removed in 2015 when construction work began on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Tottenham have announced a major stadium change ahead of next seaon 2 The famous Bill Nicholson Gates will return home to Tottenham's stadium this summer Credit: Instagram @spursofficial The gates become synonymous with Nicholson, who guided Spurs to a league and FA Cup double in 1961, following a photograph of the late manager standing between them, taken by Peter Robinson in the 1970s. Fans have been hoping to see the iconic black and gold wrought iron gates brought out of storage, ever since Tottenham moved into their new glitzy home in 2019. But they won't have much longer to wait to see them take their place outside the stadium once again following an update from the club's Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting that was held on Tuesday. The gates will be given a new home within Paxton17, close to the ticket office on the Tottenham High Road. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL DEATH DEFIER World Cup winner brought back from dead aged 66 as doctors restart his heart The meeting was attended by club representatives, including new chief executive officer Vinai Venkatesham. Work is under way to have the gates in place for Spurs' opening Premier League match of the season at home to Burnley on August 16. As with any new stadium, the club has been trying to underline connections between it and the old home. The gates were one of the most recognisable and distinctive sights at the old ground, outside the car park in front of the main entrance facing the High Road. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Chairman Daniel Levy said: 'The Bill Nicholson Gates are such a significant part of our Club's heritage and I am extremely proud they will be returning home this summer. 'We were never going to rush into a decision as to where they should be reinstated, given the huge amount of works that have taken place in the area over recent years. Eberechi Eze to Tottenham LATEST | Transfers Exposed 'We look forward to welcoming fans back to the stadium for the coming season - as well as Bill's family members and former players - to see the gates and feel that close connection between our Club and its rich history.' Another key point from the meeting is that the club and FAB are working together to create a revamped Tottenham Hall of Fame. Venkatesham also took the chance to explain the recent changes and thought process behind choosing Thomas Frank to replace the sacked Ange Postecoglou.
