The Tottenham Hotspur 1985–87 Home Retro Football Jersey celebrates one of the most memorable periods in the club's 1980s history. Worn during the 1985–86 and 1986–87 seasons, this distinctive white shirt is closely associated with Tottenham's exciting campaign under David Pleat. Spurs finished third in the First Division, reached the 1987 FA Cup Final and advanced to the League Cup semi-finals, establishing themselves as one of England's most entertaining attacking teams.
Clive Allen was the outstanding performer of the 1986–87 season, scoring an extraordinary 49 goals across all competitions, including 33 in the league. His remarkable finishing earned him both the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year awards. Tottenham's talented squad also featured legendary midfielder Glenn Hoddle, whose exceptional vision and passing inspired the team's attacking play, alongside creative winger Chris Waddle, defensive leader Gary Mabbutt and experienced goalkeeper Ray Clemence.
The jersey features Tottenham's traditional white foundation, enhanced by distinctive navy-blue diagonal pinstripes and bold chevron graphics across the upper chest and shoulders. The classic Tottenham Hotspur crest and prominent Holsten sponsor complete its unmistakable mid-1980s appearance. Combining an expressive geometric design with the memories of Clive Allen's record-breaking goalscoring season, the Tottenham Hotspur 1985–87 Home Retro Football Jersey remains a celebrated piece of Spurs heritage and a standout addition to any vintage football shirt collection.
Tottenham Hotspur 1985-87 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
Information Details Season 1985–87 Club Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Country England Competitions Football League First Division, FA Cup, Football League Cup 1985–86 League Position 10th 1986–87 League Position 3rd 1986–87 League Points 71 1986–87 League Record 42 matches, 21 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses 1986–87 Goals Scored / Conceded 68 / 43 1986–87 FA Cup Runners-up – Lost 2–3 to Coventry City 1986–87 League Cup Semi-finals 1985–86 Manager Peter Shreeves 1986–87 Manager David Pleat Home Stadium White Hart Lane 1986–87 League Top Scorer Clive Allen – 33 goals 1986–87 All-Competition Top Scorer Clive Allen – 49 goals Key Players Clive Allen, Glenn Hoddle, Chris Waddle, Gary Mabbutt, Ray Clemence, Ossie Ardiles, Steve Hodge, Richard Gough Kit Type Home Primary Colour White Secondary Colour Navy blue Design White base with diagonal navy pinstripes and distinctive chevron graphics across the chest and shoulders Front Sponsor Holsten Historical Significance Associated with Clive Allen's record-breaking 49-goal campaign and Tottenham's memorable 1986–87 season Special Kit Note A different white home-shirt design was worn in the 1987 FA Cup Final The Tottenham Hotspur 1985–87 Home Jersey represents one of the club's most recognisable designs of the 1980s. Worn across two seasons, the shirt is particularly associated with Tottenham's outstanding 1986–87 campaign under David Pleat. Spurs finished third in the First Division, reached the FA Cup Final and advanced to the League Cup semi-finals. Striker Clive Allen enjoyed an extraordinary season, scoring 49 goals across all competitions and winning both the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year awards.
Rec. Player Printing Options
For the Tottenham Hotspur 1985–87 Home Jersey, traditional 1980s number-only printing is recommended. English football clubs generally used match-specific positional numbers during this period, with player names absent from the backs of shirts.
Best Printing Choice: 9 (CLIVE ALLEN)
Other Strong Options: 10 (GLENN HODDLE) / 7 (CHRIS WADDLE) / 4 (STEVE HODGE) / 5 (GARY MABBUTT) / 1 (RAY CLEMENCE)
Printing Recommendation 9 (Clive Allen) Best Choice – Scored an extraordinary 49 goals across all competitions in 1986–87, including 33 league goals. One of the greatest individual goalscoring seasons in Tottenham's history. 10 (Glenn Hoddle) Club Legend – One of Tottenham's greatest midfielders, renowned for his exceptional passing, vision and technical ability. The 1986–87 campaign was his final season at the club. 7 (Chris Waddle) Attacking Star – An exciting winger celebrated for his dribbling, creativity and attacking flair. Scored 11 goals across all competitions in 1986–87. 4 (Steve Hodge) Midfield Quality – A versatile England international who contributed energy, creativity and important goals during Tottenham's 1986–87 campaign. 5 (Gary Mabbutt) Defensive Legend – A dependable defender and future club captain who became one of Tottenham's most respected long-serving players. 1 (Ray Clemence) Goalkeeping Legend – An experienced England international who provided outstanding goalkeeping quality and leadership throughout the period. Historical Printing Note: Shirt numbers could change according to match-day selections and tactical arrangements. These are traditional period-style recommendations; exact player-number combinations should be verified against individual match records.
DETAILED RECOMMENDATION
We recommend 9 (CLIVE ALLEN) as the best printing choice for the Tottenham Hotspur 1985–87 Home Jersey. Allen's extraordinary 1986–87 campaign remains one of the most remarkable individual goalscoring achievements in English football history. His 49 goals across all competitions earned him both major English Footballer of the Year awards and established him as the defining player of Tottenham's memorable season.
10 (GLENN HODDLE) is an equally iconic alternative, celebrating one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the club's history. His creativity and exceptional passing made him a central figure in Tottenham's attacking football.
7 (CHRIS WADDLE) is another excellent choice, representing the pace, flair and attacking creativity of David Pleat's team.
For the strongest connection to the 1986–87 campaign, 9 (CLIVE ALLEN) remains the preferred selection.
