The 1999-00 campaign for Tottenham Hotspur, under the firm hand of manager George Graham, delivered a season of mid-table consolidation, finishing 10th in the Premier League. The team's attack was anchored by the joint-top league goalscorers: the veteran centre-forward Chris Armstrong and the emerging Norwegian talent Steffen Iversen, who both netted 14 crucial goals. Despite the firepower and a squad featuring fan-favorites like David Ginola and Tim Sherwood, Spurs struggled to make an impact in their return to Europe after an eight-year absence, exiting the UEFA Cup in the Second Round. It was a year that ultimately fell short of challenging for the top spots and highlighted the distance the club still needed to travel to compete with their local rivals.. The 2000-01 campaign was a season defined by intense managerial change for Tottenham Hotspur, ultimately resulting in a 12th-place finish in the Premier League. The mid-season sacking of George Graham and the popular return of former hero Glenn Hoddle as manager marked a turbulent but hopeful transition. On the pitch, Spurs battled their way to an FA Cup Semi-final, losing a crucial North London Derby to rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford. Leading the line for goals in the league was the veteran striker Les Ferdinand, whose 10 Premier League goals proved vital in a year that ushered in the new Hoddle era and remains a defining chapter in the club's search for renewed glory.