Premier League Boot Spotting - Retro Edition
The SoccerBible delves into the archives for another classic retro Boot Spotting Special, this time celebrating some of the heroes from the North London derby ahead of the Premier League clash...
One of football's greatest rivalries is re-ignited in tonight's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. A crucial match for both sides, Arsenal are desperate to continue their push for the league title, whilst Tottenham are after the elusive fourth spot. To acknowledge the occasion, we've taken a look back at some playing legends and football boots who have had an impact on this famous tie...
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Ian Wright |
Paul Gascoigne |
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An Arsenal legend, Ian Wright netted 185 goals in 279 appearances for the Gunners, and was also one of the first endorsed Nike Tiempo players. |
One of the most gifted footballers to ever don a Spurs shirt, it's not surprising 'Gazza' opted for the Puma King football boots, the same as Maradona and Pele. |
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Denis Bergkamp |
Teddy Sheringham |
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A great visionary of the game, Bergkamp orchestrated many attacks for Arsenal with a great touch and technique, and Bergkamp chose to wear K leather Reebok boots. |
Klinsmann commented that Teddy Sheringham was the most intelligent strike partner he had ever had. The England striker enjoyed two spells at White Hart Lane, more recently wearing the Nike AZT90 II football boots. |
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Robert Pires |
Jurgen Klinsmann |
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Pires is a joint Arsenal top goalscorer against Tottenham with eight goals, accompanying Adebayor and Alan Sunderland. Pires was also an ambassador for the Puma Cellerator football boots. |
One of football's great goalscorers, Klinsmann was a cult hero at White Hart Lane, largely due his theatrics! A German player, Klinsmann opted for German brand adidas. |
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Sol Campbell |
David Ginola |
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Campbell is the most recent player to cross the divide from Spurs to Arsenal, a decision that made him notorious at the time. A big tough defender, Campbell wore Nike Tiempo football boots, a comfortable and popular choice at the time. |
A natural skill and flair player, Ginola wore leather Tiempo football boots. The Frenchman became a popular player at White Hart Lane, with his mazy runs and ball skill, despite only playing 100 games for the club. |
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Thierry Henry |
Robbie Keane |
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Arsenal's all-time top goalscorer, Thierry Henry combined great speed, skill and composure to become a lethal forward, playing in the early incarnations of the Nike Vapor range. |
Keane played a pivotal role in the tie in recent years. Scoring a last-minute penalty in 2004 to deny Arsenal victory, and scoring in the famous 5-1 victory in the League Cup semi-final. |
