Tottenham hand over keys of White Hart Lane
Monday 15 May 2017 14:56, UK
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has handed over the keys of White Hart Lane to the main contractor for the construction of the club's new stadium.
Spurs gave their home of 118 years the perfect send off on Super Sunday, defeating Manchester United 2-1 thanks to goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane.
Notable signage from around the stadium and artefacts such as old shirts, trophies and images on display in hospitality lounges and cabinets have been removed and retained for storage.
Tottenham will play their home matches at Wembley next season before moving into their new 61,000-seater stadium in time for the 2018/19 campaign.
Levy said: "Today marks yet another historic milestone in our continued progress to deliver our world class new stadium.
"However, it is also a sombre occasion upon which the club formally hands over its home of 118 years - one filled with so many special memories for us."
The majority of items that have been retained for storage will either be placed on display within what will become 'The Tottenham Experience', auctioned in aid of the Tottenham Tribute Trust, or retained as personal keepsakes by former players who own the items.
Mace, the main contractor, now takes on full responsibility for White Hart Lane and will commence the 12-week deconstruction of the stadium, starting with the demolition of the North Stand before moving towards the South, also including the demolition of the Spurs Megastore.
