4. More European nights at White Hart Lane
European football at Wembley just isn’t the same. I acknowledge why Tottenham was forced to move matches away from the Lane, but it clearly didn’t help the club’s home field advantage.
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Reports claim that Tottenham haven’t yet determined whether or not they’d play Europa League matches this season at the Lane or Wembley. For me, it can’t be a question. The fans deserve the chance to cheer on their side at White Hart Lane as many times as possible before it’s gone forever.
It’s not just a sentimental choice either. It’s also a practical decision. Spurs clearly play better at the Lane than they do at Wembley. Their chances of making a deep run in the Europa League would drastically increase by playing at the club’s true home.
Some might argue that Spurs would be better off trying to get the club used to playing at Wembley. After all, they’re going to be forced to call it home next season. There’s no reason to accelerate that process. White Hart Lane deserves more magical nights of European football.