Spurs Kit Comparison: 2007 vs 2011

'07 kit: I remember '07 well. We signed Les Ferdinand that season from Newcastle and he just couldn't stop scoring under new manager Juande Ramos. There was nothing sweeter than seeing the Lilywhites enter the pitch that season, with dreams of European football never far away and with signings like Les and Gus Poyet leading the line it wasn't long before Spurs became a wrecking force and soon we were diving into the 'UEFA Cup'. This was the year I also started drinking Holsten Pils, and is possibly subconsciously why I drink it still now, after finding out through THFC what Holsten as a company actually was. The colour scheme itself of the kit is basic, and reminded me of Newcastle's sky-blue away kit (though also Coventry City). It did reflect a mid-table, undaring nature, though, and I do wish it was a little more daring.

'11 kit: With big signings like VDV, Adebayor and Bale, Spurs as a team were a far more formidable force than the 2007 season. The colours of the kit are more vibrant, with the white arms and styling on the shorts giving the kit a stylish edge to Spurs' typically monotone kit. The subtle stripes are a nice touch, too. The iconic thing about this kit was the use of two sponsors, Auresma and Investec - Investec being for European games - and during such mid-week clashes it never quite seemed like the same Spurs team entering the pitch (regardless of if the 'kids' played or not). The kit itself was rarely used though, so season-defining moments were rare. Overall though, seeing the team pull through for a top 5 finish - 4 points in front of Liverpool after beating them away in the second-last game of the season - was memorable enough and one I'll remember for quite a while.