Inspired with big Ange style of play, his leadership and background being a migrant Aussie.
There are things in life you can't explain. Some call it addiction, some say it's passion, maybe it's true love... but I call it Tottenham.
Tottenham is like a wife who constantly disappoints, but I've vowed to stick with her through thick and thin, for better or worse... and yet she constantly disappoints outside bed... I mean bed time.
They're in Melbourne this week, so close yet so far (and expensive). I was hesitant to go, partly because I was heartbroken when they lost their last 4 games and fell out of UCL places. Then there's the cost factor. Flights ($550), hotel 2 nights ($450), airport cab 4 trips ($380), tickets ($220), meals ($180)... it easily adds up to $2000.
With a week to go, I gave in. Used my Qantas points for flights, booked the cheapest Airbnb for $140 for two nights, staying in with the host. Pathetic but who cares. I'll take the train (double the time but a fraction of uber cost) and bus in Melbourne. That means googling public transport routes and waking up at 5:30 am to catch the train. I'll probably eat less (hopefully), and I told my boss I'll work from the Melbourne office. Wife approved too! Not sure how she did, but she did. Love her for supporting this useless hobby.
It's not the first time. In 2013, I had a business trip in Barcelona. After finishing work, I took the next flight to London to watch Spurs play while Annie's first pregnancy was due in 3 weeks. I didn't know babies can come early. Luckily, Elise waited. I came back, and a few days later, Annie delivered. No drama.
Did the same in 2015. Finished Barcelona, flew to London. This time I was badly bitten by bed bugs in Spain and felt unwell, but still went to all three Tottenham games in London.
Jerseys - My first official jersey was Arsenal's. Embarrassing, but it was Nike vs. Pony in 1997. I repented and gave it away, and now I own over 50 Tottenham football jerseys.
Memorabilia - I own a few flags, the 1961 winners sweater, Spurs 2007 CDs and VCDs, over 100 figurines, and my room is filled with autographed jerseys. Probably 6 or 7 sets signed by players like Kane, Sheringham, and Iversen. I have Tottenham books written by Bill Nicholson and Pochentinno.
Games - I used to watch almost all football games on weekends. From 5 pm playing on the field, 7 pm dinner, rushing the family home to watch games at 7:30 pm, sometimes until 5 am. Age caught up, so now I only watch Spurs games. Even that is tough, timing my travel so I don't miss games, especially on long-haul flights.
What do I get from Tottenham?
Nothing really. They haven't won anything except the Carling Cup in 2008. They've cost me thousands of dollars and broken my heart many times.
Maybe, just maybe, this year is different.
We have Big Ange Postecoglou as our manager and Son as our captain. Ange is a true Aussie with a strong philosophy, grew up in Melbourne, and has won almost everything everywhere he goes. His game plan is to play entertaining football, and he executes it well.
When a reporter asked if he has a plan B if plan A doesn't work, his response was to work harder on plan A.
And I guess that's my love for Tottenham. What do I do if it doesn't work? Love harder.
COYS.
To my children, you don't need to support Tottenham Hotspur if you don't want to. One generation of heartbreak is enough.
It's a privilege to meet them, get their autograph and had a couple of conversation with the team players.
These are my real conversation with them.
Jon: Hey Sonny, you need to sign for life contract and you need to score 45 goals next season.
Son smiled and kept quiet.
Jon: this is your best season
Brendon Johnson: thanks
Jon: Van Der Ven, you're good footballer. You'll be spurs captain one day.
Van der Vern: haha okay
Jon: madders, madders one picture please.
Madisson: Sure.
Jon: Skippy, you need to play more games
Oliver Skipp: yes...
Jon: Porro, you score great goals
Pedro Porro: yes sometimes
Jon: no, I think it's all the time.
Pedro Porro: yes, I think all the time... yeah
Jon: let's have a picture
Jon: Hey Dragusin, here comes the Dragon
Radu DRĂGUȘIN: ....
Jon: Gil, you need to stay at the club and play
Bryan Gil: okay..
Jon: can I have a picture with you please?
Emerson Royal: post with the "phone" sign
Jon: ok let me do that too!!!
The one I did not talk to or maybe ive forgotten if I did are Kulusevski, Sarr and Ashley Phillip
Негізгі бет JONHOTSPUR & Tottenham, I'm loving big Ange Postecoglou instead - a jonnie production
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