Spurs 90s cult heroes don't come any bigger than Erik Thorstvedt...literally...he's 6 ft 4! Despite an infamous debut mistake Erik Thorstvedt quickly established himself as a terrace hero at White Hart Lane and he was an outstanding goalkeeper too! We discussed his Spurs career that peaked with the 1991 FA Cup success. Included in this episode:
Adapting to life in England
Being the victim of Gazza's pranks and the dressing room culture
FA Cup glory
Competing with Ian Walker for the #1 spot
Becoming the face of FIFA 95
Erik is one of 109 players to have appeared for Spurs in the 90s and one of 83 in the 80s. Read about all of them in my books - Hot Shot Tottenham (Spurs in the 80s) and Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack (Spurs in the 90s). Buy directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/
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