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Six Tottenham legends who deserve a statue after major update on club plans

Tottenham have provided a fresh update on their long-discussed statue project, and there are six iconic figures from the club’s history who could be worthy…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:05 AM
Six Tottenham legends who deserve a statue after major update on club plans
Key Things to Know
  • Spurs Web highlights six Tottenham legends worthy of a statue following an update on club plans.
  • Tottenham confirmed a working group including the club's creative team will convene for the statue project.
  • The writer argues Bill Nicholson, Danny Blanchflower, and Steve Perryman deserve statues for their historic contributions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur have provided an update on their statue project, confirming that a dedicated working group featuring the club's creative team will be convened following a recent Fan Advisory Board meeting. In light of the progress, writer Saad Syed highlights six iconic Tottenham figures who he argues deserve consideration for a statue at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Syed's proposed candidates include managerial icon Bill Nicholson, double-winning captain Danny Blanchflower, and all-time appearance record holder Steve Perryman. Modern figures featured on the list include 2008 League Cup-winning captain Ledley King, former captain Heung-Min Son, and all-time record goalscorer Harry Kane.

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