Perry
Nico Beyer | UK | 2025 | English with UT
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Football is in Perry's blood. His father was also a passionate Tottenham Hotspur fan. This intimate portrait shows why the club's supporters proudly call themselves the Yid Army.
Tottenham Hotspur: A brief history of the club
Tottenham Hotspur, founded 1882 in north London, is one of England's most traditional football clubs. In 1901, Spurs became the first and, to date, only non-league club to win the English Football Association Cup (FA Cup) In the 1960s, they made their mark on English football history with their famous „double“ victory in the Championship and FA Cup (1961). Spurs legends such as Danny Blanchflower, Glenn Hoddle and later Gareth Bale made the club famous for its attacking style of play. In 2019, Tottenham reached the UEFA Champions League final, which is considered the highlight of the club's recent history.
Fanbase – the Spurs community
Tottenham has a broad and international following, deeply rooted in North London. The fan base is diverse and known for its close ties to the club.
Historically, Tottenham also has a significant Jewish fan community – particularly in the Tottenham/Haringey district. For a long time, this shaped fan identity, including in the self-deprecating term „Yid Army“, which is used among fans as a sign of belonging but is controversially discussed in public. The official club line now clearly opposes all forms of anti-Semitic language.
Today, Tottenham is one of the most globally visible Premier League clubs, with fans across Europe, the United States and Asia.
Other football clubs with Jewish history
In addition to Tottenham, there are other clubs that have a special historical connection to Jewish communities. They exemplify how football, city history and Jewish life can be closely intertwined:
- Ajax Amsterdam
The club has a strong Jewish fan tradition. Fans refer to themselves as „Joden“ (Dutch for „Jews“) and identify positively with this, even though the club itself is not a religious club. - Bayern Munich
Throughout Bayern Munich's history, Jewish officials such as club president Kurt Landauer played a formative role. His rehabilitation and recognition remain an important part of the club's identity to this day.
Director: Nico Beyer
Camera: Michael Mieke
Editing: MM Pictures
Sound: Mayermal
Country: United Kingdom
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