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What the fuck does that mean? I do like the monogram though.
I'll tell you what it means..... Fuck all!
I'll tell you what it means..... Fuck all!
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That's it, I'm out. Losing our official 4X4 vehicle partner is the last straw.Latest news & breaking headlines
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What a fraud Ratcliffe is. And what a shambles Man United are.
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Tottenham Hotspur announces partnership with Molson Coors | Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur is delighted to announce a long-term partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company, bringing Pravha and its range of beers and ciders to fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from the 2025/26 season onwards.
Tottenham Hotspur is delighted to announce a long-term partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company, bringing Pravha and its range of beers and ciders to fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from the 2025/26 season onwards.
The partnership further strengthens Molson Coors’ commitment to supporting the best sports and music venues across the UK. Alongside Pravha, the partnership will see the introduction of a refreshed range of beverages throughout the stadium, including Coors, Madrí Excepcional, Madrí 0.0%, Rekorderlig and Cobra.
Through the partnership, the Club will be working with Pravha to create bespoke content across digital platforms and bring exciting activations to fans across the season.
Dean Ince, Regional Sales Controller at Molson Coors said: “We are delighted to be working with Tottenham Hotspur and bringing our portfolio of beers and ciders to fans at their incredible stadium in North London. We are particularly excited to create some industry leading, memorable experiences for fans throughout the partnership.”
Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur said: “Molson Coors has a long-standing tradition of working with some of the best sporting venues in the UK, so this partnership was a natural fit for us as a Club. We are excited to be working with Molson Coors on enhancing the range of beverages offered to fans at our stadium and supporting its Pravha brand on providing engaging social media content for our supporters.”
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Interesting. I thought the whole Beaverton thing was a DIY onsite push to go with the cheese room and get punters knocking them back before and after the matches.Tottenham Hotspur announces partnership with Molson Coors | Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur is delighted to announce a long-term partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company, bringing Pravha and its range of beers and ciders to fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from the 2025/26 season onwards.www.tottenhamhotspur.com
Tottenham Hotspur is delighted to announce a long-term partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company, bringing Pravha and its range of beers and ciders to fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from the 2025/26 season onwards.
The partnership further strengthens Molson Coors’ commitment to supporting the best sports and music venues across the UK. Alongside Pravha, the partnership will see the introduction of a refreshed range of beverages throughout the stadium, including Coors, Madrí Excepcional, Madrí 0.0%, Rekorderlig and Cobra.
Through the partnership, the Club will be working with Pravha to create bespoke content across digital platforms and bring exciting activations to fans across the season.
Dean Ince, Regional Sales Controller at Molson Coors said: “We are delighted to be working with Tottenham Hotspur and bringing our portfolio of beers and ciders to fans at their incredible stadium in North London. We are particularly excited to create some industry leading, memorable experiences for fans throughout the partnership.”
Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur said: “Molson Coors has a long-standing tradition of working with some of the best sporting venues in the UK, so this partnership was a natural fit for us as a Club. We are excited to be working with Molson Coors on enhancing the range of beverages offered to fans at our stadium and supporting its Pravha brand on providing engaging social media content for our supporters.”
My eyes lit up because Molson is an iconic Canadian brand. Much of my misspent youth involved copious doses of Molson Export, an ale that didn't really get exported anywhere other than the thin patch of the US along the border.
But, as an older, snobbier, less thirsty man, I must say they make shit beer, buy up the craft breweries that make the good stuff, and enshittify it as well.
Would drink an Ex on the concourse at WHL for nostalgia, but would feel honour-bound to sneer whilst doing so.
J.spurs
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I want to stipulate that I have never actually tasted piss. But I imagine it would taste like Coors.
Havocc
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TBF, it’s one of the better pisses on the market, especially ice cold.
USspur
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Coors sucks less than a lot of others. I prefer Labatt Blue Light though.
SpiderSpurs
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There's better and cheaper beer available outside the stadium in the various bars, pubs and restaurants.
spurious
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Indeed. If I come to Spurs, I won't be drinking any Molson, Coors or Labatt's. Nor any of that Madri piss.
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Nice
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Bill Nicholson Gates return home | Tottenham Hotspur
The famous Bill Nicholson Gates – that stood proudly in front of our old White Hart Lane stadium for generations – are now officially back home in Tottenham having been formally re-opened by our Chairman, Daniel Levy, and Bill’s daughter, Jean Bell, today.
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That's class.Nice
Bill Nicholson Gates return home | Tottenham Hotspur
The famous Bill Nicholson Gates – that stood proudly in front of our old White Hart Lane stadium for generations – are now officially back home in Tottenham having been formally re-opened by our Chairman, Daniel Levy, and Bill’s daughter, Jean Bell, today.
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Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reaches agreement with Tottenham
Sir Jim Ratcliffe may be the co-owner of Manchester United, but his petrochemical company Ineos was heavily involved with Tottenham Hotspur until recently
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos has agreed to pay Tottenham Hotspur more than £11million to bring a lawsuit to a swift conclusion, according to reports.
The Manchester United co-owner's company was accused of breaching a five-year minimum contract worth £17.5m which enabled Tottenham to promote the firm's Grenadier as the club's "official 4X4 vehicle partner." The deal was believed to have been signed in 2022, but Ineos had been in partnership with Spurs since they were recognised as the club's "official hand-sanitiser supplier” during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Tottenham terminated their deal with Ratcliffe's firm in March and launched legal action three months later. They allege a £5m-plus annual instalment was not paid on December 1, having already allegedly not paid an inflation-related figure of around £500,000.
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Tottenham Hotspur extends partnership with Coca-Cola
We are delighted to announce a renewal of our partnership with Coca-Cola through to the end of the 2027/28 football season. The partnership will make Coca-Cola the Official Soft Drinks Partner of both our Men’s and Women’s teams.
We are delighted to announce a renewal of our partnership with Coca-Cola through to the end of the 2027/28 football season. The partnership will make Coca-Cola the Official Soft Drinks Partner of both our Men’s and Women’s teams.
Since first partnering in 2022, the Club and Coca-Cola have worked closely together on providing fans with unique experiences and delivering meaningful activations, including a collaboration with the Special Olympics to celebrate moments that matter in sport alongside our women’s team.
Through the extended partnership, Coca-Cola will play a central role in connecting with Spurs supporters around the world. Coca-Cola’s full portfolio of much-loved beverages will be available on matchdays at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – including Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Dr Pepper and more.
The renewed partnership will also see an increased focus on profiling our women’s team as part of a shared commitment to supporting the growth of the women’s game.
Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur said: "Our partnership with Coca-Cola has brought together two globally recognised brands in their respective fields. We are thrilled to be extending this partnership with a renewed focus on empowering the continued growth of our women’s team and engaging with fans."
Javier Meza, President Marketing Europe, Coca-Cola said: "Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic club that we’ve had the privilege of working closely with over the past three years. We’re excited to continue our valued partnership, with both the men’s and women’s teams, to share moments of refreshment and enjoyment with Spurs fans in London and beyond."
This partnership also complements Coca-Cola’s ongoing league-wide agreement with the Premier League and further reinforces its commitment to connecting with football fans in meaningful ways.
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Style And Glory
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That was more interesting than I thought it would be.
Do we know how often the turf is replaced?
BrooklynYid
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So, it's basically a plastic pitch laid over soil, and then they grow grass through the plastic and toll it into sod strips? Always just assumed it was regular grass.
J.spurs
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I think a lot of stadiums are doing this now. Just way more durable. Are the NFL games at the stadium played on plastic though?
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I believe, but not certain, that they are as that surface is not continually exposed to the exterior environment.
USspur
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Most of them, yes. Interestingly (which we all know) synthetic is bad for the body / non-contact injuries (according to Chat GPT, take with grain of salt).
There is a significant body of research and data suggesting a correlation between synthetic playing surfaces and a higher rate of soft tissue, non-contact lower-extremity injuries in the NFL compared to natural grass.1
Here's a breakdown of the key findings:
1. Higher Incidence of Non-Contact Injuries on Turf2
- Overall Non-Contact Lower Extremity Injuries: Multiple studies, including analysis of NFL injury data, have found that players experience a higher rate of non-contact lower-extremity injuries (which are often soft tissue injuries like strains, sprains, and tears) when playing on artificial turf.3
- The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has cited data showing a 28% higher rate of non-contact lower extremity injuries on artificial turf.4
- The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has cited data showing a 28% higher rate of non-contact lower extremity injuries on artificial turf.4
- Specific Soft Tissue Injuries: The heightened risk appears to be concentrated in critical soft tissue structures:
- ACL, Achilles, and Ankle Injuries: Injuries like Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears, Achilles tendon tears, and ankle sprains are frequently highlighted as being more prevalent on artificial surfaces.5 One analysis noted a 32% higher rate of non-contact knee injuries and a 69% higher rate of non-contact foot/ankle injuries on turf compared to grass.6
- Knee Ligament Tears: Data from 2020-2023 indicated that artificial surfaces, which accounted for a smaller percentage of games, were associated with a disproportionately higher percentage of knee ligament tears.7
- ACL, Achilles, and Ankle Injuries: Injuries like Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears, Achilles tendon tears, and ankle sprains are frequently highlighted as being more prevalent on artificial surfaces.5 One analysis noted a 32% higher rate of non-contact knee injuries and a 69% higher rate of non-contact foot/ankle injuries on turf compared to grass.6
2. The Biomechanical Mechanism (Why the Correlation Exists)
The core theory linking synthetic turf to these injuries revolves around the interaction between the cleat and the playing surface:8- Rotational Torque: Artificial turf often has a "stiffer" or "stickier" interface, which creates higher rotational traction (torque) when a player plants their foot and attempts to cut or pivot.9
- Lack of "Give": Unlike natural grass, which can "give way" or tear (allowing the cleat to release and reducing the force),synthetic turf tends to "fix" the foot in place.10
- Force Transfer: This lack of cleat release means that the injurious force is transferred up the leg to the soft tissues, such as the Achilles tendon, ligaments (like the ACL),and ankle joint, increasing the risk of non-contact strains and tears.
3. Nuance and Counterpoints
- Surface Quality Matters: The debate is complex, as the quality and maintenance of both surfaces are critical. A well-maintained, high-quality grass field is generally considered the safest, but a neglected grass field can be more hazardous than a modern, well-maintained turf installation.
- Mixed Recent Data: Some recent, single-year data from the NFL/NFLPA (like the 2023 season) has suggested that the overall non-contact injury rates were "virtually identical" between grass and turf.11 However, the NFLPA countered that this was due to an increase in injuries on grass fields that year, not a decrease on turf, and that the long-term, cumulative data and player reports overwhelmingly favor grass.
- Injury Severity: Some research has found that while the overall rate may be debated, the odds of a season-ending surgery following a lower extremity injury were significantly higher on artificial turf compared with natural grass.12
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With respect to cleat release on artificial or natural grass.
Footwear with only studs produces far less soft tissue injuries as opposed to the footwear with blades. Far less give with the latter which causes more knee damage.
J.spurs
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I've coach youth teams at a pretty competitive level for years now, and this is exactly my experience. Several bad non-contact injuries I've witnessed recently--especially ankle dislocation/broken fibula--are down to this, in my unscientific opinion. The stuff with the little rubber pellets is particularly bad. Our home park has tiny cork shavings instead of rubber, but it's very hard and takes a toll on the joints.
I'm assuming the surface at the stadium is nowhere near as sticky or spongy.