Double Acts By Julie Welch

When Tottenham Hotspur became the first club in the modern era to win the Double in 1961, they were led in attack by Bobby Smith and Les Allen, trailblazers for a succession of memorable strike partnerships whose goals would bring glory to the club, rescue it from the doldrums or simply provide unforgettable entertainment to millions of fans.

They ranged from the top-flight’s record scorer in Jimmy Greaves, alongside Alan Gilzean, through such as Teddy Sheringham and Jürgen Klinsmann to Son Heung-min and Harry Kane. And amid them all, that half a pair in the prolific Clive Allen.

Written exquisitely by the doyenne of football writers and Spurs expert Julie Welch (above), Double Acts is packed with insight, anecdotes and the recollections of legendary players, managers and supporters. The result is a revealing and exhilarating new perspective on the club’s rich modern history.