Is Gascoigne Going to Have a Crack?: Spurs in the 90s, Magic, Mayhem and Mediocrity

by Gareth Dace

Is Gascoigne Going to Have a Crack? tells the story of Spurs in the 1990s, expertly guiding you through this exciting but chaotic time.

The 1990s are often seen as an era of misery for Tottenham Hotspur. They were undoubtedly that; at the moment that English football became commercially driven and outwardly focused the club fell in relevance from being one of the unofficial 'Big Five' in the 80s to mid-table also-rans by the start of the 2000s.

However, this is not a fair reflection of the fortunes of the club during the decade. The Gascoigne-inspired run to the 1991 FA Cup victory, the Gallic flair of David Ginola and the incredible excitement generated by the signing of Jurgen Klinsmann produced moments of unbridled joy and excitement.

From Sheringham to Sugar and Venables to Vega, this book journeys through a fascinating decade with a season-by-season account that incorporates the views of players and supporters who lived through a decade that contained a unique mix of magic, mayhem and mediocrity.

336 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 22, 2024

Reviews

[Sara F · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a fellow Spurs fab that wasn't there in the 90s, I highly enjoyed it. It put into perspective the importance and the role of some famous players in the progress of the team. I liked how the author included quotes from podcasts and presenters regarding different events and incidences. He also described the season theough his perspective as a school aged fan. This book is recommended for Spurs fans and people who want to understand how football affects it's young fans.

[Kevin Coaker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable walk down memory lane, especially as it was the pre-children decade where i was virtually ever-present. A few historical errors, and these books always suffer from plodding through the results. And would have benefited from wider player recollections as well.

[Alejandro Shirvani · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable reminiscing of turbulent seasons at Spurs in the 90s.

[Jonny Brick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nostalgia as catharsis, and a fine addition to books about Spurs. Very good on the Hoddle years.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this - it captures the decade perfectly with some personal anecdotes and memories of others. Would be of interest to fans of all clubs but obviously mostly for Spurs fans