Striker cemented his cult hero status with a demolition at White Hart Lane, etching his name into Hammers folklore
By Steven Pye for That 1980s Sports Blog
Performing heroics against a local rival is a surefire way in sport to guarantee a place in the hearts of your team’s supporters. In football there are numerous examples of players enjoying 90 minutes to remember in derby matches: Gary Rowell, Alan Sunderland, Ian Rush, Craig Bryson, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland. An object lesson in how to win friends and influence people.
Another example of this could be found on the evening of 2 September 1981. The newly promoted West Ham went to White Hart Lane knowing the clash would be a significant examination of their ability to compete in the top flight. What followed was the stuff of dreams. A memorable night for the club and their No 9.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/football/that-1980s-sports-blog/2024/oct/17/four-gone-conclusion-west-ham-david-cross-silenced-spurs
Author : Steven Pye
Publish date : 2024-10-17 10:30:11
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