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Micky Hazard – a much loved Spurs name

Micky Hazard of Tottenham Hotspur leaning out of Chevrolet Camaro, circa 1985. (Photo by Paul Popper/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Micky Hazard is widely regarded as a Tottenham Hotspur legend, particularly among fans who remember the club’s successful era in the early 1980s.

He spent two spells at Spurs (1978–1985 and 1993–1995), making around 170 appearances in all competitions and scoring about 25 goals. His key contributions came during his first stint, where he was part of the teams that won the 1982 FA Cup and the 1984 UEFA Cup (now Europa League). In the UEFA Cup final against Anderlecht, his crosses directly led to goals in both legs, helping secure the trophy on penalties.

Official Tottenham sources, fan sites, media interviews, and his own activities (like hosting “Echoes of Glory” events with other Spurs legends) frequently refer to him as a club legend. For example, the club’s website has featured interviews calling him a legend. He’s invited to Spurs Legends matches and events.

Full Members Cup Final, Chelsea 5 v Man City 4. Chelsea players Micky Hazard and Kevin McAllister in the dressing room before the game. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Chelsea FC )***Local Caption *** Micky Hazard, Kevin McAllister (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Media outlets (e.g., YouTube pre-match talks, articles) label him a “Spurs legend.”
Even in recent years (up to 2025), he’s collaborated with the club on mental health initiatives tied to his Spurs connection.

While he wasn’t always a first-choice starter (e.g., fewer appearances in some seasons) and had a less prominent second spell in the early Premier League era, his role in those major trophies and his long association with the club cement his status.

He’s not in the absolute top tier of all-time greats like Glenn Hoddle or Danny Blanchflower, but yes—he qualifies as a Spurs legend in the context of club history and fan appreciation.

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