3. Peter Beardsley Earns His Spurs - Tottenham Hotspur vs NUFC (Division One, August 1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-MniTZ_Tck There was something of a buzz about Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the 1986-87 season, thanks largely to the masterful Glenn Hoddle, poacher Clive Allen and former Magpies favourite Chris Waddle. So when Newcastle United came to town for Spurs first home match of the campaign under new manager David Pleat, most put their money on an emphatic home win. But with Martin Thomas in good form between the posts for the Toon, the North Londoners were only a goal to the good at the break thanks to a swirling cross from Waddlewho else?that was stabbed home by Allen. The White Hart Lane crowd fully expected another after the restart, but the visitors hung on admirably despite an onslaught from Pleats men. And they got their reward with just three minutes remaining when Peter Beardsley raced through and beat Ray Clemence with a typically clever finish to make it 1-1.
Dan Sheridan
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Former matchday programme editor at my hometown club, Newcastle United, and a lifelong fan. Fully qualified journalist and experienced freelance writer with a passion for European football, particularly England and Spain. Have interviewed some of the biggest names in the game and work has appeared both locally and nationally in print, online and on air.
Attended my first Newcastle game in 1980, and my heroes include Sir Bobby Robson, Peter Beardsley, Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan - all of whom I've been lucky enough to interview and work alongside over the years.
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