This week's guest is the broadcaster Dotun Adebayo. Known for his work on the BBC's Up All Night programme especially for the beloved World Football Phone In, Dotun has nominated White Hart Lane as his Ground Jewel and as you will hear the stadium has meant different things to him at different points of his life.
(2:55) Introduction
(6:30) Arriving in Tottenham
(9:00) First trip to White Hart Lane
(18:00) Fashion and football
(21:00) Comparison to Highbury
(25:15) Racism on the terraces
(32:40) European nights at White Hart Lane
(35:00) Tottenham High Street and the surrounding areas
(41:30) Playing at Wembley during the ground re-development
(44:35) The new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
(54:15) Dotun's new book F***RIES
Hosted by sports author James Dixon, known for his works 'The Fix' and 'World in Union,' the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating fan culture and the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds.
Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/
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