10 Players Who Have Played For Both Tottenham And West Ham
6. Scott Parker
West Ham – 2007-2011
Tottenham – 2011-2013
Parker established himself as the heartbeat of the West Ham team in 2008/09, winning the club’s Player of the Year award and then successfully defending his crown the following term. Parker made it three in a row in 2010/11, while also claiming the FWA Footballer of the Year prize despite the Hammers’ relegation.
Amid speculation that Tottenham Hotspur would sign the player, Parker handed West Ham co-owner David Gold a handwritten transfer request, saying “I have had a fantastic four years at West Ham United and will never forget all the support I have had from the fans and everyone associated with the club.” “The manager and board have tried hard to convince me to stay but at this stage in my career, I need to be playing in the Premier League, especially now that I am involved with England.” “I hope the fans will understand and respect my decision and I wish the club every success in their fight for promotion this season.”
He enjoyed a productive early 30s, becoming an England regular after joining Spurs in August 2011. He made 34 appearances in his first season at the club, followed by 29 in his second as Spurs narrowly missed out on a top-four finish.
5. Clive Allen
Tottenham – 1984–1988
West Ham – 1992–1994
Born in the East End of London, Allen played as a forward for seven different London clubs. Apart from Tottenham and West Ham , he also played for QPR, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Millwall. Allen scored 84 goals in 135 games for Spurs winning both the PFA and FWA Player of the Year awards in 1986/87.
His time at Upton Park wasn’t quite as successful, but Allen’s 14 goals in 1992/93 were essential to West Ham’s promotion to the Premier League.
4. Jermain Defoe
West Ham – 1999-2004
Tottenham – 2004-2008 & 20009-2014
The ex-England international started his career with the Hammers. Harry Redknapp sent him on loan to old club Bournemouth, and he burst onto the scene with scoring exploits.
When West Ham endured Premier League relegation in 2003 despite his best efforts, Defoe stayed loyal but was snapped up by Spurs in January 2004. He spent 9 of the next 10 years at White Hart Lane becoming the club’s then 5th highest scorer of all-time with 143 goals.
correction defoe was not loyal at all put in a transfer within 24hrs,,,all though i suspect badly advised by his money grabbing agent at the time
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