10 Underwhelming Spurs Signings Who Became Cult Heroes

4. Paul Robinson

When Paul Robinson signed for the club in the summer of 2004, he had just been part of a horrifically poor and demoralised Leeds United side who had been tortured every week on their way to relegation. The 24 year old Robinson had been the unlucky man between the posts, conceding a ridiculous 79 goals - the highest in the division. It's fair to say there were a few reservations when Spurs splashed out for his signature, even if it was only for £1.5 million. They needn't have worried, however, as at Spurs, Robinson grew into a fine Premier League goalkeeper and established himself as England's No.1 goalkeeper for a spell. An ever-present between the posts, he was as reliable as he was efficient, earning him rave reviews from the White Hart Lane faithful. A goal from his own box in March 2007 cemented his place in the cult hero books at White Hart Lane, as the 95 yard free-kick bounced over the head of his shamed rival for the England jersey, Ben Foster. His form took something of a nosedive during the 07/08 season, as he floundered both on the international stage and the domestic front. Mis-kicking a Gary Neville back-pass into his own net against Croatia didn't do much to help his international ambitions, and his errors for Spurs grew more erratic and often. While he only made 25 league appearances for Spurs that season due to his poor form, he still left the club having made 175 appearances in total, having helped the club to a piece of silverware and even scoring a goal. Cult hero, indeed.