
Name: Lee Illing
Year of Birth: 1976
Match in Amsterdam: Tottenham v Arsenal – 2 March 2019
Where are you from?
Originally from Tottenham, Lordship Lane.
Where do you live now?
Leicester
How long have you been a Tottenham Hotspur supporter?
Since 1976. All my life! No choice, mate.
Why did you start supporting Tottenham Hotspur?
Family. Tottenham. Dad. That’s it mate, all the way. I’m a glutton for punishment!
What was the first game you went to?
Tottenham v Liverpool in 1982. We won 2-0, Steve Archibald scored both goals. I still remember it…
Who is your all-time favourite player?
If I was to go all the way back, all the way back to my favourite player when I was a kid growing up, everyone liked Glenn Hoddle… but I was probably Gary Mabbutt all the way through.
Who is your favourite player currently?
I’m going to say Winksy [Harry Winks]. I love him. I just think he’s brilliant. He’s comes through the ranks, he’s a proper player. He’s one of our own, in’ he? When he plays for England, I love him as well. I reckon he’ll get the perfect hat-trick one day, and I’ll be there. Love it!
What was the best (live) game you went to?
Best game ever? 3-1 Arsenal, ’91. Gascoigne 1, Lineker 2. I was there!
What was the best goal you’ve ever seen?
Glenn Hoddle against Oxford [United in 1986/87], his last goal.
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