Tottenham Hotspur’s most recent major silverware came in the form of the 2008 League Cup, when they triumphed over Chelsea with a 2-1 victory after extra time. Didier Drogba had put the Blues ahead in the first half, but Tottenham equalized through Dimitar Berbatov’s penalty 70 minutes into the match. The game was taken into extra time, where Jonathan Woodgate emerged as the unlikely hero, scoring the winner in the 94th minute.
During that final, Spurs’ starting lineup featured Paul Robinson in goal, with a defensive back four consisting of Alan Hutton, Woodgate, Ledley King, and Pascal Chimbonda. The midfield was made up of Aaron Lennon, Jermaine Jenas, Didier Zokora, and Steed Malbranque, while Berbatov and Robbie Keane formed the striking duo. The manager, Juande Ramos, oversaw just 54 games at the helm but made history with that cup win.
Spurs’ trophy cabinet boasts 8 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, 2 First Division titles, and several European honors, including the UEFA Cup twice in 1972 and 1984, and the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963. Their last FA Cup triumph came in 1991, marking their most recent major domestic trophy. Despite several near-misses in recent years, Tottenham have struggled to capture another major title.
Tottenham’s closest league finish came in the 2016/17 season when they finished second, just 7 points behind Chelsea. They’ve had strong campaigns in other years, including finishing third in the seasons surrounding that. Although they have not reached an FA Cup final since their 1991 win, Tottenham has contested three League Cup finals, all since 2008. Unfortunately, they lost each of these, including a penalty shootout defeat to Manchester United in 2009, a 2-0 loss to Chelsea in 2015, and a 1-0 loss to Manchester City in 2021.
The club’s most notable recent achievement came in 2019 when they reached the UEFA Champions League final. However, they were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool. Despite their near-misses, Tottenham’s consistent push for trophies has made them perennial contenders.
Their trophy history also includes two First Division titles (1951 and 1961), a handful of Community Shield wins, and European success. With the potential for success, Spurs continue to build on their storied legacy, always eyeing the next big achievement.