Movie star followers are at all times an attention-grabbing matter, particularly with regards to Tottenham Hotspur. They usually depart you questioning why, how and once they began supporting a sure membership. And the tales by no means disappoint, with random allegiances to the group the possible motive, while some celebrities have, the truth is, been lifelong followers.
In England, you’d typically count on Hollywood to search out the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United probably the most enticing; they’re golf equipment made for well-known names, each of that are constructed on an unbelievable historical past of successful all of it. But, unusually sufficient, it’s Spurs who’ve one of many extra spectacular collections of ‘A-list’ celeb followers.
With that stated, from skilled wrestlers to rappers, and Spider-Man himself, Football FanCast takes a have a look at which celebrities help Tottenham Hotspur.
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Sir Trevor McDonald
Legendary newsreader
When he wasn’t studying out the information all through his legendary profession, as a large fan of the membership, Sir Trevor McDonald was possible looking for the Spurs rating.
Throughout his time as a supporter, he’s seen loads of ups and downs. The veteran broadcaster would’ve been simply 11 years outdated when the membership received the Second Division for the second time in 1950 and 12 years outdated once they received their first First Division title only a 12 months later in 1951.
He was additionally fortunate sufficient to see his beloved Spurs win the league and cup double in 1961 – the one time the north Londoners have achieved the feat of their historical past.
On condition that he was born in Trinidad and Tobago, his Spurs help is one thing of a shock. At some point, he’ll hope to learn the information, as soon as once more, of a serious Spurs trophy, and beneath Ange Postecoglou, who is aware of – that could possibly be earlier than he thinks.
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Michael McIntyre
One of many UK’s largest comedians
Michael McIntyre’s help of Spurs is not any secret. The comic was even spotted at Carrow Road as Antonio Conte’s aspect defeated Norwich Metropolis 5-0 on the ultimate day of the 2021/22 season.
McIntyre can be a daily on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, usually seen along with his household within the stands. On condition that he is received a Bafta for his comedic abilities, he is clearly obtained a while on his arms!
Not solely has he carved out a profession telling jokes, he is additionally recurrently seen on tv, as he fronts sport exhibits like The Wheel and Michael McIntyre’s Huge Present, the place he was not too long ago seen waking up ex-Spurs and England striker Peter Crouch at midnight for the ‘Midnight Gameshow’, which should have been a thrill for the Lilywhites supporter.
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Steve Nash
8-time NBA All-Star
With 18 seasons in the NBA to his name throughout which he was an All-Star on eight events, former Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash is a Spurs fan with regards to the gorgeous sport.
The previous basketball participant is aware of all about reaching spectacular heights, and can hope that Postecoglou can match his success ultimately.
He is been a ridiculously profitable determine within the American sport, taking part in within the NBA All-Star group on eight events between 2002 and 2012, in addition to being named the league’s most beneficial participant in 2005 and 2006.
In terms of getting over the road, Nash is aware of exactly what it takes – a top quality he shares with the tactically astute Australian.
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AJ Tracey
British rapper
One of the crucial outspoken Spurs followers and one of many largest music artists within the UK, AJ Tracey might be the most important fan of the north London membership on this record.
When he’s not producing hits, he can usually be seen tweeting about his beloved membership or talking elsewhere about them. The rapper was even seen behind the scenes at Spurs’ pre-season final 12 months and has recurrently tweeted about switch information.
It simply goes to point out that even these with all the celebrity on this planet are identical to us; persistently refreshing Twitter to get the newest information on their membership.
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Sir Alan Sugar
Former Spurs chairman
If anybody may rival AJ Tracey for the most important Spurs fan on this record, it’s Sir Alan Sugar.
Typically a controversial character, when he’s not firing folks within the boardroom, he could be seen unapologetically shouting his help for the north London membership.
The businessman owned a stake within the membership up till 2007, when he sold his percentage for £25m and he’ll go down in Spurs historical past as the person who signed Jurgen Klinsmann when he was the membership’s proprietor.
The membership weren’t in the perfect state when Sugar left as chairman, thoughts, however he’s nonetheless usually seen on British tv, fronting The Apprentice.
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Mark Wahlberg
Hollywood actor
Yep, that’s proper, A-list actor Mark Wahlberg is a Tottenham Hotspur fan.
Away from Hollywood, Wahlberg has beforehand been pictured carrying a Spurs shirt as he pledged his allegiance to the north London club, whilst also taking aim at bitter rivals Arsenal within the course of.
A part of us hopes that he nonetheless retains a eager eye on the membership, however he is a really busy man, having produced 4 separate tasks within the final 12 months alone.
He is undoubtedly probably the most well-known followers of the membership on the market, as he stays immediately recognisable for movie lovers younger and outdated.
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Sir Kenneth Branagh
Actor and Oscar-winning director
When he’s not fixing crimes on trains or boats in his performing roles, Sir Kenneth Branagh is busy supporting his beloved Spurs.
The well-known actor and director even had the privilege of narrating the final video at White Hart Lane because the north London membership stated goodbye to the historic stadium.
As a Spurs fan, it could effectively sit alongside a few of his film roles as his favorite second, though that is perhaps topped by his Oscar win for the screenplay for Belfast.
An unbelievable performing expertise who may also write his personal materials, Branagh might be hoping Spurs observe a Hollywood script and develop into an enormous participant within the Premier League as soon as once more.
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Tom Holland
Your pleasant neighbourhood Spurs fan
It arguably doesn’t get cooler than Spider-Man in himself, does it?
Tom Holland has been a lifelong fan of the membership, and has even tried doing his greatest recruitment job for the membership when he revealed that he requested Kylian Mbappe about becoming a member of Spurs on the 2021 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Even the Avengers member couldn’t persuade the Frenchman, nonetheless. If he’d had his Spidey masks on, possibly issues would have been totally different.
Holland has additionally collaborated with membership captain Son Heung-min prior to now, with the South Korea worldwide pulling out a Spider-Man celebration after scoring a few years in the past.
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Adele
Adele’s adoration for Tottenham Hotspur is not any secret, as she is a lifelong fan of the membership. She is without doubt one of the most well-known singers of all time and has offered over 170 million data worldwide, changing into the best-selling feminine artist of the twenty first century within the UK and recurrently being nominated for Grammys.
The singer might be hoping to see Postecoglou’s aspect set fireplace to the rain throughout his tenure, and can little question pop in to say Good day as her aspect seeks to realize hometown glory on all fronts. And, no, hearsay has it, we aren’t uninterested in making Adele references!
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John Cena
Actor and WWE wrestler
At primary is legendary wrestler and actor John Cena. He could have received an countless quantity of titles himself, however having beforehand pledged his loyalty to Spurs, he could also be seeking to see them raise a title of their very own at some point.
Certainly, Cena is without doubt one of the most adorned skilled wrestlers of all time, having develop into a Foremost Occasion expertise throughout his time with WWE.
What number of world championships has he received? Simply the 16, making him the joint document holder alongside Ric Aptitude. Now forging a path in Hollywood, Cena is no doubt probably the most well-known Spurs followers you are going to discover.
