Tottenham Hotspur fans invade the pitch after they beat Manchester United 2-1 in the last ever match at White Hart Lane
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR fans invaded the pitch after the full-time whistle in the last-ever match at White Hart Lane.
Spurs beat Manchester United 2-1 in Sunday’s Premier League clash to start off the farewell celebrations in perfect fashion.
A pitch invasion ensued after Spurs beat Manchester United in the last-ever match at White Hart LaneReutersOne fan knee-slided on the pitch after the full-time whistle as he revelled in the delight at beating the Red DevilsGetty ImagesTottenham fans seize their chance to pick grass from the White Hart Lane as a souvenirReuters
Goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane put the North London club two goals to the good, before Wayne Rooney pulled a goal back for the Red Devils.
The official Tottenham twitter account tweeted prior to the match: "Please do not go on the pitch at any point today throughout the match and the pots-match ceremony.
"Do not spoil a special day for everyone else."
A group of Spurs supporters gather round midfielder Mousa Dembele in the middle of the pitchReuters
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Fans seized their chance to run on the hallowed turf at White Hart Lane, where they gathered round their heroes, picked at the grass and even knee-slided in delight.
Tottenham will be playing all their home fixtures at Wembley Stadium next season before they move into their new ground that is scheduled to be in use from the 2018/19 campaign.
It's been a memorable year for the Lilywhites, not only have they ensured a second-placed finish in the Premier League, but they have also finished above arch-rivals Arsenal for the first time in Arsene Wenger's reign.
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