Creative Soccer Culture

Premier League Boot Spotting - Retro Edition

Premier League Boot Spotting - Retro Edition

Image

The SoccerBible delves into the archives for another classic retro Boot Spotting Special, this time celebrating some of the heroes from the North London derby ahead of the Premier League clash...

One of football's greatest rivalries is re-ignited in tonight's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. A crucial match for both sides, Arsenal are desperate to continue their push for the league title, whilst Tottenham are after the elusive fourth spot. To acknowledge the occasion, we've taken a look back at some playing legends and football boots who have had an impact on this famous tie...

Image Image

Ian Wright
Nike Tiempo

Paul Gascoigne
Puma King

An Arsenal legend, Ian Wright netted 185 goals in 279 appearances for the Gunners, and was also one of the first endorsed Nike Tiempo players.

One of the most gifted footballers to ever don a Spurs shirt, it's not surprising 'Gazza' opted for the Puma King football boots, the same as Maradona and Pele.

Image Image

Denis Bergkamp
Reebok Integrity

Teddy Sheringham
Nike AZT90

A great visionary of the game, Bergkamp orchestrated many attacks for Arsenal with a great touch and technique, and Bergkamp chose to wear K leather Reebok boots.

Klinsmann commented that Teddy Sheringham was the most intelligent strike partner he had ever had. The England striker enjoyed two spells at White Hart Lane, more recently wearing the Nike AZT90 II football boots.

Image Image

Robert Pires
Puma Cellerator

Jurgen Klinsmann
adidas Predator

Pires is a joint Arsenal top goalscorer against Tottenham with eight goals, accompanying Adebayor and Alan Sunderland. Pires was also an ambassador for the Puma Cellerator football boots.

One of football's great goalscorers, Klinsmann was a cult hero at White Hart Lane, largely due his theatrics! A German player, Klinsmann opted for German brand adidas.

Image Image

Sol Campbell
Nike Tiempo

David Ginola
Nike Tiempo

Campbell is the most recent player to cross the divide from Spurs to Arsenal, a decision that made him notorious at the time. A big tough defender, Campbell wore Nike Tiempo football boots, a comfortable and popular choice at the time.

A natural skill and flair player, Ginola wore leather Tiempo football boots. The Frenchman became a popular player at White Hart Lane, with his mazy runs and ball skill, despite only playing 100 games for the club.

Image Image

Thierry Henry
Nike Vapor

Robbie Keane
Nike Vapor

Arsenal's all-time top goalscorer, Thierry Henry combined great speed, skill and composure to become a lethal forward, playing in the early incarnations of the Nike Vapor range.

Keane played a pivotal role in the tie in recent years. Scoring a last-minute penalty in 2004 to deny Arsenal victory, and scoring in the famous 5-1 victory in the League Cup semi-final.

 

Author
Admin

The Creative Soccer Culture Brief

Sign up to our newsletter and we'll keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the world of Creative Soccer Culture.