Gazza, El Tel and Golden Bollocks

Gazza, El Tel and Golden Bollocks

January 30, 2023February 6, 2023 by The Hex Blog

During his time at White Hart Lane, Gary Lineker was nicknamed Golden Bollocks after becoming the Golden Boot winner at the Mexico 1986 World Cup. Here he he with Tottenham Hotspur manager Terry ‘El Tel’ Venables and midfield maestro Paul Gascoigne enjoying a pre-match laugh whilst showcasing the miniature versions of the FA Cup they had won earlier that year.

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