In the world of football memorabilia, another true rarity emerged as an original match-issue Tottenham Hotspur 1977/1980 home shirt, worn with the number 15, recently found a new owner through an online auction, selling for an impressive £3,556.78.
This classic Tottenham Hotspur home jersey, crafted by Admiral, has design excellence in its simplicity featuring the classic white design which epitomises the iconic Spurs look. The distinguishing factor is the crisp white collar which is adorned by a repeating pattern of the Admiral logo. Additionally, this one-of-a-kind shirt differs from replicas with its white-stitched Admiral logo, a fully embroidered Spurs Crest, and a sewn-on, and not heat-pressed, rear number.
What makes this piece even more extraordinary is its unique backstory, as it was swapped during the 1979 Kirin Cup in Japan, where Spurs faced Dundee United in the final. The swap took place with former Dundee United player John Holt, despite early assumptions that Ossie Ardiles, who started the game, could have been the intended recipient.
Worn throughout three seasons, this kit witnessed Tottenham’s journey during the 1977-1980 period, all under the management of Keith Burkinshaw. Notably, the 77-78 season marked the team’s campaign in The Football League Second Division, the second-tier division in the English football league system, where they secured promotion to the top tier by finishing third. The subsequent seasons saw Tottenham reaching the quarterfinals of the FA Cup in both 78-79 and 79-80. Additionally, they advanced to the second round of the EFL Cup, all while finishing at 11th and 14th place of the league, respectively.
