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FOND FAREWELL

Tottenham supporters arrive early to soak up every last second of their final game at White Hart Lane

Spurs fans set to bid goodbye to their famous old home as Manchester United head to north London on Sunday

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR supporters bid a fond farewell to their White Hart Lane home on Sunday.

Manchester United are the visitors for the final ever match at the famous old ground.

A spectacular flag display took place inside White Hart Lane prior to kick off against Manchester United
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A spectacular flag display took place inside White Hart Lane prior to kick off against Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
The supporters created a fine atmosphere in the build-up to the last-ever kick off at the Lane
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The supporters created a fine atmosphere in the build-up to the last-ever kick off at the LaneCredit: Reuters
Tottenham will bid an emotional farewell to White Hart Lane against Manchester United on Sunday
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Tottenham will bid an emotional farewell to White Hart Lane against Manchester United on SundayCredit: PA:Press Association
Tottenham supporters arrived early for the final ever home match at White Hart Lane
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Tottenham supporters arrived early for the final ever home match at White Hart LaneCredit: Reuters
Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt poses with a fan outside the Lane prior to the clash
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Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt poses with a fan outside the Lane prior to the clashCredit: Getty Images

And it promises to be an emotional occasion.


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Spurs are handing every fan in attendance a special commemorative gift bag and flag to celebrate the occasion.

But Tottenham followers were keen to get there early before the 4.30pm kick-off against the Red Devils and soak up every last moment of the Lane’s unique atmosphere.

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Towering next to the stadium is the club’s new home.

Building work is already well under way on their 61,000 all-seated ground, which they will move to for the 2017/18 campaign.

Next season they will play all of their home matches at Wembley Stadium while construction work continues.

The cranes working on Tottenham's new ground towering above White Hart Lane
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The cranes working on Tottenham's new ground towering above White Hart LaneCredit: Getty Images
Groundsmen prepare the pitch for the final time at White Hart Lane
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Groundsmen prepare the pitch for the final time at White Hart LaneCredit: Getty Images
Tottenham fans were keen to savour every moment before the final home match at the Lane
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Tottenham fans were keen to savour every moment before the final home match at the LaneCredit: Getty Images
Tottenham fans walk past the south stand for the final time on Sunday
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Tottenham fans walk past the south stand for the final time on SundayCredit: AP:Associated Press
The clubs new stadium is being built right next door to White Hart Lane
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The club's new stadium is being built right next door to White Hart LaneCredit: AP:Associated Press
There was plenty of commemorative merchandise for supporters to get their hands on
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There was plenty of commemorative merchandise for supporters to get their hands onCredit: Getty Images
Tottenham supporters flocked into the ground early to say their goodbyes
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Tottenham supporters flocked into the ground early to say their goodbyesCredit: Getty Images
And a large number arrived early just to welcome their side to the Lane for the final time
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And a large number arrived early just to welcome their side to the Lane for the final timeCredit: Reuters

Their new stadium is set to become one of the most advanced in Europe.

It will feature a retractable pitch and the biggest single-tier stand in the UK – with an impressive 17,000 home end that has been inspired by Borussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall.

Windows will be installed in the tunnel to allow visitors to watch the players emerge and there will be heated seats behind the dug-out.

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