Tom Holland regrets Tottenham Hotspur support
The actor discussed his football allegiances and family's split on The Dish podcast.
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Actor Tom Holland has described choosing to support Tottenham Hotspur as one of the worst decisions he has made. He shared this during an appearance on The Dish podcast, hosted by Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett.
The conversation, which took place ahead of the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, turned to football. Holland explained that he began following the sport because it was a common topic of conversation on film sets.
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He told the hosts that he often found himself supporting Arsenal, even when Tottenham were playing in the Champions League final. Holland admitted he sat with his brother, a staunch Arsenal supporter, during the final.
Family Football Divide
Holland detailed how his family's football allegiances became divided. His brother Harry was the first to pick a club, deliberately avoiding the most popular teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United to avoid being seen as a 'glory hunter'.
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Harry eventually chose Tottenham. When his brother Sam decided to support a team, he joined Harry at Tottenham. However, Harry reportedly warned Sam about the difficulties of supporting the club.
Sam's decision prompted Paddy to follow suit and support Tottenham. Consequently, when Tom decided to get into football, he felt he could not leave Harry to support Tottenham alone and made the same choice.
Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought in 2025 by winning the Europa League. However, the club narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League in the 2025/26 season, according to reports.
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+Why does Tom Holland regret supporting Tottenham Hotspur?
Tom Holland called his decision to support Tottenham Hotspur one of the worst he has made. He explained that he often found himself supporting Arsenal, even during important matches like the Champions League final, which made the choice feel uncomfortable.
+How did Tom Holland’s family end up supporting different football teams?
Holland’s family became divided over football support after his brother Harry chose Tottenham to avoid being seen as a 'glory hunter'. His other brothers, Sam and Paddy, followed Harry’s lead, leaving Tom feeling he had to support the club too.
+What recent success has Tottenham Hotspur had?
Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought in 2025 by winning the Europa League. However, the club narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League in the 2025/26 season, according to reports.
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