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Bill Nicholson is the best Tottenham manager of all time
This position names Bill Nicholson as Tottenham's greatest manager. Managing the club from 1958 to 1974, he built its finest-ever team, delivered its greatest successes — including a record English football achievement — and was a technical innovator who gave his whole career to Spurs.
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- Bill Nicholson spent his entire career at TottenhamNicholson started as a youth player in 1936, before making 314 appearances when he joined the official team. When he retired from playing, he refused to manage any team other than Tottenham. His dedication to Tottenham was second to none.
- Bill Nicholson built the best Tottenham team of all timeBill Nicholson was unrivalled in his ability to spot talent. He signed many of the club's best players, including Dave Mackay, Pat Jennings, and Jimmy Greaves,
- Tottenham achieved its greatest successes under Bill NicholsonUnder Nicholson, Tottenham won the FA Cup twice, the UEFA Cup, and League Cups more than under any other manager.
- Bill Nicholson guided the team to an English football recordTottenham achieved thirty one league wins in a single year under Bill Nicholson, which remains an English record to this day.
- Bill Nicholson was a technical innovatorBill Nicholson championed principles of respect and authenticity in the sport. And instilled these values in his players.