Bill Nicholson

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Bill Nicholson

British football player and manager

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Tottenham Hotspur FC
Glory years: 1951–72
In 1958 the Spurs hired Bill Nicholson, a former player and assistant coach, as manager. He led the club in its most successful stretch of top-flight football in its history. During Nicholson’s 16-year tenure, Tottenham won seven trophies—three FA Cups, two League Cups, one European Cup Winners’ Cup, and the…
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In 1958 the Spurs hired Bill Nicholson, a former player and assistant coach, as manager. He led the club in its most successful stretch of top-flight football in its history. During Nicholson’s 16-year tenure, Tottenham won seven trophies—three FA Cups, two League Cups, one European Cup Winners’ Cup, and the…
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