Even Bill Nicholson will not have witnessed many more remarkable games than this dizzying offering that ended with Harry Kane walking away with the match ball and the Tottenham goalkeepers gloves. But that was not even half the story given Erik Lamelas earlier wonder strike that set Spurs on their way to a first European victory of the campaign.It was a fitting tribute to Nicholson, the great Tottenham manager, who died 10 years ago this week. Quite what he would have made of it all is anyones guess but one thing is for sure: the 21,428 who witnessed it got their moneys worth. Even before Kane had stooped, stumbled and fumbled a late Tripolis free-kick into his own net, this match had already provided five goals. The sixth was simply comical, the Greeks gifted a consolation after Hugo Lloris, the Tottenham goalkeeper, had been sent off moments before. Continue reading...
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