Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Who is the greatest Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper of all time?
Position1 of 3›

Pat Jennings was the greatest Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper of all time

Pat Jennings, who was Tottenham goalkeeper from 1964-65 to 1976-77 was dominant when goalkeepers received no protection from referees. Famous for his ability to command his penalty area, he was arguably as good with his feet as he was with his hands. All while subjected to the type of challenges that would be considered assault in the modern game.

Supporting arguments · 6

  1. Pat Jennings was named Footballer of the Year by the Professional Footballers Association
    In 1973 Pat Jennings received the prestigious PFA top accolade, for being the most outstanding player in the league.
  2. Pat Jennings was Tottenham's goalkeeper for two League Cup wins
    Tottenham's wins in the 1971 and 1973 League Cups would not have been possible without Pat Jennings in goal.
  3. Pat Jennings was Tottenham's goalkeeper for their UEFA win
    Many argue that without Pat Jennings' goalkeeping skills, Tottenham would have been unable to win the 1971-2 UEFA Cup.
  4. Pat Jennings is one of the few goalkeepers to also score a goal for the team
    Pat Jennings scored a goal for Tottenham in the 1967 Charity Shield.
  5. Tottenham won the FA Cup with Pat Jennings as goalkeeper
    In 1966-7 Pat Jennings was goalkeeper for Tottenham when they triumphed at the FA Cup final.
  6. Pat Jennings was named Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers Association
    In 1973 the Football Writers' Association named Pat Jennings Footballer of the year.