2008: Spurs’ Last Trophy Win – Where Are They Now?

DF — Ledley King

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Another player plagued with injuries throughout his career, King was unfortunate to never have an extended run of games in the first team.

King spent the entirety of his career at Spurs making over 250 appearances. He retired in 2012, and became an ambassador for the club. Thierry Henry in 2015 stated King was the best defender he had ever faced, and a statue of the defender currently resides in Mile End Park, East London.

After the Lilywhites’ blistering start to the season, there have been murmurings that this could finally be the year boss Mauricio Pochettino finally breaks their trophy duct.

But when was the last time Spurs won a trophy? It was the 24th February 2008, Spurs ran out as 2-1 winners against Chelsea. The first League Cup Final to be held at the new Wembley Stadium, which Spurs would become very familiar with years later. Here’s who started that day.