I guess it was a tribute to both teams, that they managed to produce such an exciting match, in rather difficult conditions. This was of course Spurs first-ever league visit to Field Mill, mainly due to their relegation from The First Division/Mansfield's promotion from The Third, at the end of the previous season. And I guess Glenn Hoddle's late equalizer from that free-kick proved rather vital in the final analysis, given that Spurs did eventually achieve promotion at the end of the 1977-78 season, though only goal difference over Brighton. Also I used to love Hugh Johns' rather unique style of commentary, informative, enthusiastic, also slightly witty, a true commentating legend.
I went to this match all I can remember was the hoddle equaliser. I only missed four games the whole season, it was capped off with a draw at Southampton to get us back up.
I lived in Mansfield for 2 years. Yidisha Boy....fond memories....anyway, Pissed it down all day, a few scraps in a few pubs, mostly Mansfield boys trying to make an impression, nothing major though, but what a match played in a Mud Bath....the Stags got a 1 - 1 draw at the Lane...so full credit to the Mansfield Boys.......Stags v Spires, if you know, you know.
I was there as a 13 year old and I still remember the sound of the ball slapping into the mud when the spurs keeper missed his kick. The game was less rarified back then.
No. I was there in the West stand. I was standing next to two Tottenham fans. I remember one saying: "This ground reminds me of the fifties" to which the other replied: "Yes, the 1850s".@@joemorgan636
