Tottenham’s iconic cockerel has been place on top of their new stadium – further signalling the £800m stadium is close to completion.
The club announced today that a scaled up replica of the famous bird, which stood on top of White Hart Lane, has been put in it’s new place.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been forced to remain at Wembley for their home matches this season – but that is set to change when it opens in early 2019.
Fans will not have to wait too much longer, with the pitch being laid and the goalposts put up in recent weeks.
And looking to put the final touches to the ground, the club worked with London Mould Makers (LMM) to create a 3D scan of the original from 1909.
They even factored in every scratch, bump and dent – including one supposedly caused by Paul Gascoigne.
The new Cockerel was transported along Tottenham High Road this morning, causing excitement, before being lifted into position.
The new version is approximately 4.5m tall – nearly double the height of the original.
Fans were quick to praise the iconic statue.
One said: "I mean… that’s stunning," while another added: "looks absolutely fantastic."
The stadium has been delayed until 2019 however, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy already apologising to supporters.
Levy said: “In light of the above, and taking into account the restricted availability of manpower over the festive period, we have taken the decision to confirm today that all home games will be played at Wembley Stadium up to and including the game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 29 December.
“We know the continued delay is a source of immense disappointment to everyone and I can only continue to apologise for this – it is a sentiment felt by all of us.
“We have not stood still whilst work on the critical safety systems has been happening and we have sought to use the time to bring forward future works."
The original Golden Cockerels that were removed from White Hart Lane for safekeeping but also feature in the new stadium.
The cockerel that sat on top of the East Stand during the Lane’s final days can be seen from the High Road above the entrance to the new Spurs Shop.
The cockerel that sat on top of the West Stand, will be placed in the players’ tunnel, with the original from 1909 remaining at Lilywhite House, the Club’s executive offices, where it currently resides.
The Tottenham Hotspur clock on the High Road between 1934 and 2007 will be moved to the club museum when it opens.
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