The return of the fan interview! This ones a little special. I've been Facebook friends with Russ's mum for a while along with numerous other Spurs fans. Its through her posts about Russ that I came to hear of his story and realised what a real inspiration he is. Life has dealt him a real shitty hand but he always seems to be so positive about his life. So I reached out and asked if he would want to do a fan Interview with us, and share some of his memories about Spurs. He agreed and below is his Top 10 moments as a Spurs fan. Enjoy.
My name is Russ Pegrum, I'm 48 y o and I'm currently fighting (and losing) to bowel cancer. I'm still enjoying life and supporting Spurs helps with that. Well, sometimes.
In no particular order I have chosen 5 goals and 5 other memories.
1. Harry Kanes goal against Arsenal. The one he smashed in from way out by the corner flag. No more explanation needed.
2. Gareth Bales volley against Stoke. Power, accuracy and incredible agility to get his leg up like that.
3. Heung Min Sons goal vs Burnley. The pace and stamina were incredible. Definitely one of my favourite ever players. He won the Puskas award for that goal at the end of the season as well.
4.Glenn Hoddles chip vs Watford. Apparently Glenn thought he was having a shocker that day but the goal was typical Hoddle. Absolutely majestic.
5. Gazzas free kick vs Arsenal in the FA Cup semi. The fact that it was a semi final AND against Arsenal made it even better.
6. I was not happy when we signed William Gallas from Arsenal. Why would we want an Arsenal reject. But one midweek evening against opposition I can't remember he got injured. It took a few minutes to get the sub ready and during that time Gallas put his body on the line, throwing himself in front of everything even though he was playing on 1 leg. That was the night Gallas won my respect!
7. UEFA Cup final vs Anderlecht. I remember 2 fairly ordinary games but an exciting penalty shoot out. Mickey Hazard told a cool story recently. Apparently Graham Roberts told the other players he would take the first penalty so they would go 1-0 up and immediately put pressure on Anderlecht. How's that for confidence!
8. Signing Rafael VdV from Real Madrid for a measly £8m. I thought it was a wind up. What a signing and it came out of nowhere.
9. Lucas Mouras hat trick against Ajax in that Champions league semi. One of the few times I've seen my dad shed a tear. (Believe me he wasn't the only man shedding a tear that night, Tony)
10. Beating Villa 2-1 at home on Sunday. Purely because the last time I saw Spurs actually win live was a pre season friendly against Inter. They won 5-1 and I think Darren Bent scored 3.
Some great memories there Russ so thank you. Some of those are I my top ten as well, watching Gazzas freekick go in, in a pub in Camden with all my wife's Arsenal supporting family was a highlight! Being allowed as a kid to stay up late and watch that Anderlect game then buzzing all day at school the next day, just brilliant.
If anyone wants to do one let me know in the comments and I'll contact you.
