Spurs were skippered by Gary Mabbutt. The travelling side included England internationals Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker, who were defeated by West Germany in the semi-final of the World Cup in Italy less than a month previously.
They were managed by Terry ‘El Tel’ Venables, who, incidentally had played twice for St. Patrick’s Athletic in the 1970s during Derry City’s period in the football wilderness.
Spurs won the friendly match 3-0. They would go on to lift the FA Cup at the end of that season.
. Action from the match between Derry City and Spurs at the Brandywell.
Action from the match between Derry City and Spurs at the Brandywell. Photo: archive
. Kevin Brady, Paul Curran and Felix Healy look on as Gary Mabbutt takes a tumble.
Kevin Brady, Paul Curran and Felix Healy look on as Gary Mabbutt takes a tumble. Photo: archive
. A packed Brandywell as Derry City took on Spurs in 1990.
A packed Brandywell as Derry City took on Spurs in 1990. Photo: archive
. Terry Venables and the Spurs backroom staff march up the apron at Eglinton
Terry Venables and the Spurs backroom staff march up the apron at Eglinton Photo: archive
. Tim Dalton and Gary Mabbutt scramble for the ball as Paul Curran looks on.
Tim Dalton and Gary Mabbutt scramble for the ball as Paul Curran looks on. Photo: archive
. Felix Healy and Gary Mabbutt shake hands before the match.
Felix Healy and Gary Mabbutt shake hands before the match. Photo: archive
. Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne on the apron at Eglinton airport after arriving in Derry.
Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne on the apron at Eglinton airport after arriving in Derry. Photo: archive
. Jim McLaughlin and Terry Venables chat before the match as Ian Doherty looks on.
Jim McLaughlin and Terry Venables chat before the match as Ian Doherty looks on. Photo: archive
. Terry Venables chats with the Mayor, David Davis and the Derry City chairman Ian Doherty.
Terry Venables chats with the Mayor, David Davis and the Derry City chairman Ian Doherty. Photo: archive
. Paul Curran, Peter Hutton and Paul Hegarty close in.
Paul Curran, Peter Hutton and Paul Hegarty close in. Photo: archive
. The Derry City side which faced Spurs on August 3, 1990.
The Derry City side which faced Spurs on August 3, 1990. Photo: archive
. The ball veers wide of the Derry City goal.
The ball veers wide of the Derry City goal. Photo: archive
. 'Gazza' meets a young fan at the Brandywell.
'Gazza' meets a young fan at the Brandywell. Photo: archive
. No tickets, not problem! Resourceful young fans watching the Derry City v Spurs match.
No tickets, not problem! Resourceful young fans watching the Derry City v Spurs match. Photo: archive
. Terry Venables and his assistant making their way off the pitch.
Terry Venables and his assistant making their way off the pitch. Photo: archive
. Paul Curran makes an attempt on goal as Erik Thorstvedt looks on helplessly.
Paul Curran makes an attempt on goal as Erik Thorstvedt looks on helplessly. Photo: archive
. Gary Lineker paces across the Brandywell turf.
Gary Lineker paces across the Brandywell turf. Photo: archive
3. Kevin Brady, Paul Curran and Felix Healy look on as Gary Mabbutt takes a tumble.
Kevin Brady, Paul Curran and Felix Healy look on as Gary Mabbutt takes a tumble. Photo: archive
4. A packed Brandywell as Derry City took on Spurs in 1990.
A packed Brandywell as Derry City took on Spurs in 1990. Photo: archive