Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have requested broadcasters of the Premier League to refer to them as ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ or ‘Spurs’ and not to call them ‘Tottenham’.
The Athletic revealed the North London club sent an email to TV rights-holders around the world asking to be known as either their full name or nickname, in an email titled: “Tottenham Hotspur: Naming Update.”
In the email, Tottenham said: “Tottenham Hotspur have provided clarification regarding the club’s name. They have requested that the club are primarily known as Tottenham Hotspur, with Spurs being the preferred short version. The club have requested that they are not referred to as Tottenham.”
It has been club policy not to call themselves just ‘Tottenham’ since 2011, a reference to Tottenham being the name of the area in London rather than the club.
However the club’s request to broadcasters comes as a result of a “remastered brand identity,” which was rolled out in November.