The famous Bill Nicholson Gates have now officially been reopened by Tottenham Hotspur at their new stadium, almost a decade on from being removed from White Hart Lane.
After holding discussions with the Fan Advisory Board (FAB), Tottenham announced that the Bill Nicholson Gates will be reinstated at the stadium.
The famous black gates at the entrance to White Hart Lane, which are forever linked with the legendary former Spurs player and manager, Bill Nicholson, were taken down when the new stadium was built.
Last week, the club confirmed that the Bill Nicholson Gates will be placed between the ticket office and the historic buildings to the north of the stadium, and the gates have now officially gone up.
Bill Nicholson Gates inaugurated by Tottenham legends
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that the gates are now officially back home, having been formally reopened by Daniel Levy and Bill’s daughter, Jean Bell.
The ceremony to open the gates was attended by the club’s board, Bill’s friends and family, as well as representatives of the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST).
Additionally, several Spurs legends who played under Nicholson – Steve Perryman, Cliff Jones, Pat Jennings, Martin Chivers, Phil Beal, John Pratt, Terry Naylor, and Peter Collins – attended the ceremony to click pictures in front of the historic gates.
The famous Bill Nicholson Gates are now officially back home in Tottenham having today been formally re-opened by our Chairman, Daniel Levy, and Bill’s daughter, Jean Bell 🤍
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 25, 2025
Tottenham fans’ voices have been heard by the club
Spurs fans have been demanding the reinstatement of the gates for a long time, and they will be delighted that the club have agreed to preserve a part of their traditions.
Along with this move, Spurs agreed to create a revamped Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame during their meeting with the FAB earlier this month.
These moves suggest that this new-look Tottenham hierarchy, headed by the new CEO Vinai Venketasham, is going to be much more hands-on in addressing the concerns of the supporters.
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