The 2002-03 campaign for Tottenham Hotspur, under the guidance of manager Glenn Hoddle, was considered a major disappointment, ultimately finishing in a mid-table 10th place and exiting both domestic cups in the third round. However, the season was defined by the arrival of the sensational new £7 million striker Robbie Keane, whose 13 Premier League goals announced his arrival as the club's new star, matching the legendary Teddy Sheringham's total in his final season. It was an inconsistent year that began with Spurs briefly topping the league after four matches, but it remains a significant, yet frustrating, chapter that marked the end of one era and the beginning of Keane's long and memorable career at White Hart Lane.. The 2003-04 campaign was a deeply tumultuous season for Tottenham Hotspur, ultimately resulting in a disappointing 14th-place finish in the Premier League, the club's lowest league rank since 1998. The season was defined by the early sacking of manager Glenn Hoddle in September, with David Pleat stepping in as caretaker to steady the ship and ease relegation fears in the new year. Leading the line was the prolific Robbie Keane, whose 14 league goals were crucial in a campaign built on inconsistency, high-profile defeats, and an infamous FA Cup loss where Spurs squandered a 3-0 lead against Manchester City. It was a chaotic but defining chapter that highlighted the club's struggles at the time.