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American Focus > Blog > Sports > ‘Never refer to us as Tottenham’ may seem a small edict but it says a lot about the modern game
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‘Never refer to us as Tottenham’ may seem a small edict but it says a lot about the modern game

Last updated: February 23, 2025 9:05 am
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Back in my early twenties, I found myself at a rooftop bar party engaged in small talk with a friend of a friend. Trying to keep the conversation flowing, I asked her where she was from. “Folkestone,” she replied. Folkestone is a coastal town in Kent, located in the south east of England.

Without missing a beat, I exclaimed, “Folkestone Invicta” — the name of the town’s local non-League club, currently competing in the seventh tier of English football. The look on her face is one I will never forget: a mix of boredom, indifference, and perhaps a hint of pity.

But as the saying goes, in a world full of Uniteds, Citys, and Rovers, there is only one Invicta — Folkestone Invicta. If only the club’s founders back in 1936 had decided to go with just ‘Invicta’ as the name, I could have spared myself that awkward moment decades later.

Fast forward to today, and Tottenham Hotspur FC is making headlines with their name preferences. The club recently sent out guidance to Premier League broadcasters, stating that they should refer to the team as ‘Tottenham Hotspur’, ‘Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’, or ‘THFC’, and avoid using ‘Tottenham’, ‘Tottenham Hotspur FC’, or ‘TH’.

This move by Tottenham has sparked a debate among fans and observers. Some speculate that the club’s preference for ‘Spurs’ over ‘Tottenham’ is related to copyright issues, while others see it as a step towards creating a more marketable brand identity. Regardless of the reasons behind the decision, it reflects a larger trend in modern football where clubs prioritize their global image over their local roots.

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Many clubs have made similar changes to their branding in recent years, from Manchester United removing ‘Football Club’ from their crest to Chelsea incorporating ‘LDN’ in their logo. While these changes may seem minor, they signal a shift towards a more commercialized and market-driven approach to club identity.

Football clubs are more than just brands — they are reflections of their communities, histories, and cultures. It is essential for clubs to strike a balance between global appeal and local authenticity, and not lose sight of their roots in the pursuit of commercial success.

Tottenham’s decision to emphasize ‘Spurs’ over ‘Tottenham’ may seem like a small change, but it speaks to a larger issue within modern football. As clubs navigate the ever-changing landscape of the sport, it is crucial for them to remember where they come from and stay true to their origins.

In the midst of all this rebranding and marketing, it’s comforting to know that clubs like Folkestone Invicta still exist, holding onto their local identity and community roots. Maybe it’s time for me to pay them a visit and experience football in its purest form once again.

(Photo credit: Jacques Feeney/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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