Vintage Spurs Shirt - Signed by Ricky Villa, Ossie Ardiles, Steve Perryman and Glenn Hoddle
Ricky Villa signed for Tottenham after Argentina's triumph in the 1978 World Cup and the hirsute midfielder was an instant hit with the White Hart Lane faithful after scoring on his debut for the club in an old First Division clash with Nottingham Forest.
Tall, elegant and talented, Villa graced the Spurs midfield in a total of 133 league games but it was in the FA Cup that he earned himself a place in Tottenham folklore with arguably the greatest goal in the history of the competition.
The year was 1981 and Spurs were facing an FA Cup final replay against Manchester City at Wembley after the two sides had drawn 1-1. Villa had been substituted in the first game and had made little effort to hide his disgust at the decision as he trudged towards the dressing room.
Tottenham boss Keith Burkinshaw decided to overlook the Argentinean's outburst and Villa was in the starting line-up for the replay. The midfielder was determined to repay his manager's faith in spectacular style.
The game was agonisingly balanced at 2-2 late in the second-half when Villa collected the ball on the edge of the City box but rather than pass, he embarked on a jinking, incisive foray into the area, beating three defenders on the way before slipping the ball past goalkeeper Joe Corrigan. Spurs were the winners and Villa had etched his name into FA Cup history.
One of the most popular players in Spurs' history, Ossie Ardiles epitomised the club's free-flowing football philosophy and in his 10 seasons in north London, the Argentinean midfielder became a cult figure who was worshipped by the White Hart Lane faithful.
Signed in the wake of Argentina's 1978 World cup final triumph over Holland, the diminutive playmaker caused a huge stir on his arrival in the UK with international team-mate Ricky Villa and his performances on the pitch quickly confirmed that the hype was more than justified.
A skilful player brimming with vision, Ardiles adapted to English football with ease and his partnership with Glenn Hoddle in the heart of the Tottenham midfield made the team into a real force and the trophies followed.
The Argentinean was part of both the 1981 and 1982 FA Cup-winning sides under Keith Burkinshaw's astute management and although the outbreak of the Falklands War forced him into a temporary exile with Paris Saint Germain in France, he returned to White Hart Lane to help the side lift the 1984 Uefa Cup.
His playing days with the club came to an end in 1988 and although he endured an ill-fated season as Spurs manager in the early 1990s, he remains one of Tottenham's favourite sons.
Stephen John Perryman joined Spurs as hopeful teenage apprentice in the summer of 1967 and in doing so began a love affair with the club and fans that was to span 19 glorious years and a record 854 first appearances for the Lilywhites.
He made his senior debut in 1969 and under the watchful eye of the legendary Bill Nicholson, he blossomed into a fearless, versatile and hugely effective player who quickly became the heartbeat of the team.
Blessed with natural leadership qualities, Nicholson soon made Perryman captain, a distinction he held for much of his White Hart Lane career and under him, Tottenham enjoyed one of the most successful periods in the club's history.
Many great players came and went during Perryman's years of unfaltering service but the skipper was the enduring link and he was part of the sides that won the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982, the Uefa Cup in 1972 and 1984 and the League Cup in 1971 and 1973.
He finally left the club in 1986 just a year short of two decades at White Hart Lane and will forever and fondly remembered as Tottenham's most enduring, loyal and inspirational servant.
Universally acknowledged as the most elegant and talented player of his generation, Glenn Hoddle spent 12 years as a player at White Hart Lane and earned himself a place in Spurs' folklore with his dazzling range of passing and exquisite close control.
Hoddle joined Tottenham as a 17-year-old apprentice in 1974 after being recommended by Spurs great Martin Chivers and a little over a year later he made his first team debut as a substitute in the league clash with Norwich.
His first start for the club came early in 1976 against Stoke City and the young midfielder announced his arrival in typically flamboyant style as he beat England goalkeeper Peter Shilton with a sensational long-range drive.
Hoddle quickly established himself as a first team regular under Keith Burkinshaw's tenure as manager and the White Hart Lane faithful took the cultured playmaker to their hearts. His call-up to England colours in 1979 was little surprise and he went on to win 53 caps for his country.
It was, however, in the 1980s that Hoddle was to enjoy the most successful period of his club career as Spurs won back-to-back FA Cup finals in 1981 and 1982 and he was the man who pulled the strings two years later as Tottenham marched into the Uefa Cup final against Anderlecht. Injury denied him his place in the final itself but his contribution en route to the dramatic penalty shootout victory was unquestionable.
The love affair with the club as a player came to an end in 1987 when he signed for French side Monaco. His return to White Hart Lane in 2001 as manager was to ultimately prove ill-fated but his prominent place in Tottenham's history was already assured.
Own a piece of sporting history
The 1980s was one of the greatest decades in Spurs' history and this replica shirt celebrates a golden era at White Hart Lane.
The shirt is personally signed by Ricky Villa, Ossie Ardiles, Steve Perryman and Glenn Hoddle and is a superb piece of Tottenham memorabilia.
Each shirt is issued with a certificate of authenticity signed by our managing director.