- Second all-time Spurs appearance-maker with 611 between 1982-98 Gary Mabbutt was under no illusions when he first walked through those famous old black iron gates at the entrance of White Hart Lane in 1982. Still just 20 but with a relative wealth of Football League experience under his belt at Bristol Rovers, 'Mabbsy' had just taken one of the most important phone calls of his life from 'Mr Tottenham', Bill Nicholson.
- Captain of the Club between 1987-98
- Won the UEFA Cup in 1984 and as captain, lifted FA Cup in 1991
- Won 16 England caps, 1982-92
- Diagnosed type 1 diabetic aged 17
Gary Mabbutt: "Bill said 'you have the potential to be a Spurs player'" - three months that made a legend
