Chris Hughton Named Among Tottenham Hotspur’s 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Former Ghana head coach Chris Hughton has been inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame as part of the club’s 2026 class. Tottenham confirmed that Ledley King, Jenna Schillaci, Chris Hughton and Bobby Buckle will be officially inducted during a ceremony ahead of the Premier League clash with Aston Villa. Hughton spent 25 years with Tottenham, first as a player and later as a coach and assistant manager. He made 398 appearances for the club between 1979 and 1990 and was part of the successful side that won the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982 and the UEFA Cup in 1984. He later enjoyed a managerial career with Newcastle United, Birmingham City, Norwich City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest, before taking charge of the Ghana national team. The induction recognises Hughton’s long-standing contribution to Tottenham both on and off the pitch.