Been itching to connect with fellow Spurs fans since moving to London last month. Started dead simple: opened Facebook and searched “Tottenham Hotspur supporters.” Bloody hell, hundreds popped up! Total headache figuring which were legit and active.
The Messy Search Phase
Scrolled through dozens like “NORTH LONDON SPURS CREW” and “HOTSPUR GLOBAL.” Some hadn’t posted in years – dust gathering in digital corners. Others demanded instant answers: “Name three 80s Spurs players!” Felt like a pop quiz while I’m just trying to find match buddies. One admin grilled me for 20 minutes about my “fandom journey.” Mate, I’ve supported Spurs since school – don’t need to justify my loyalty!
Getting My Foot in the Door
Finally spotted “SPURS FAMILY GROUP.” Rules seemed decent:
- Must show you attended a match (ticket stub photo)
- Promise no abusive chat about players
- Participate in local meetups twice a year
Grabbed my wrinkled ticket from the Brighton game, snapped it against my Spurs mug, and messaged the admin. Wrote a quick intro: “Moved from Manchester, lifelong fan, will shout COYS till my throat cracks.” Two days later – bam! Got the invite link. Over 3,000 members chatting non-stop.
Inside the Madhouse
Group chat moves faster than Sonny on a breakaway. First thing I see? Blokes arguing if Richarlison should start next match. Jumped in with: “He presses like a madman but needs to calm his finishing.” Got three thumbs-up reactions instantly. Then someone posted pub details for the Liverpool match viewing party. Already RSVP’d – feels like finding your bloody tribe.
Pro tip: Bring receipts of your fandom upfront. Saved me weeks of begging admins. That’s how I did it – messy search, stupid interview questions, then golden ticket. Worth every minute though. Up the Spurs!
