Spurs fans showed who they really see as biggest London rivals as they chant the loudest rivalry booing ever in the history of football

Spurs Fans Unmistakably Declare West Ham as Their Paramount London Rival in Historic Chants
In a remarkable display of passionate animosity, Tottenham Hotspur fans have emphatically shown who they truly consider their biggest London rivals, directing their loudest, most visceral chants towards West Ham United after their recent Europa League triumph. Despite the traditional North London derby against Arsenal, recent events and even the testimony of former players point to a surging intensity in the Spurs-West Ham rivalry, culminating in an unprecedented wave of triumphant goading from the Lilywhites.
The narrative of Tottenham’s season culminated in a sweet victory, lifting the Europa League trophy and, in doing so, securing Champions League football. This success has proven to be a particularly bitter pill for both Arsenal and West Ham, who have, in recent years, enjoyed periods of ascendancy over their Tottenham counterparts. Arsenal had reasserted their dominance in North London, while West Ham famously clinched a European trophy just two seasons ago.
However, the raw emotion unleashed by Spurs fans following their European glory painted a clear picture of their true focus. While the rivalry with Arsenal is undeniable, the intensity of feeling towards West Ham has been steadily escalating. This growing animosity was strikingly articulated by former Tottenham star Kyle Walker, whose comments raised eyebrows but resonated deeply with the underlying sentiment among a significant portion of the fanbase. Walker candidly stated, “As daft as it sounds, I felt like Tottenham vs West Ham felt more passionate than Tottenham vs Arsenal for me when I was playing. It just felt more.”
This sentiment, often played down by some Spurs fans—a stance seen by some as an arrogant dismissal of West Ham as a rival—was shattered in the immediate aftermath of their Europa League win. For nearly two decades, Tottenham supporters had longed for silverware, and when that moment of glory arrived, their gleeful taunting was directed with undeniable force and volume towards the East London club. The chants, reaching an unprecedented fervor, were a resounding declaration: “Are you watching West Ham?!” This pointed question, rather than one aimed at their North London neighbors, spoke volumes about who Spurs fans truly sought to needle in their moment of triumph.
The recent history between the clubs further fuels this intense rivalry. West Ham fans had previously reveled in their Conference League success, even adopting a specific chant to mock Spurs: “We’ll be running around Tottenham with our European cup singing I’ve got a trophy haven’t you.” Tottenham’s Europa League victory has not only made this chant obsolete but has also delivered a potent riposte, turning the tables firmly in their favor.
While the historical significance of the Arsenal rivalry remains, the visceral, unrestrained outpouring of celebratory derision from Tottenham fans post-Europa League win unequivocally demonstrated their perception of West Ham United as their most significant and emotionally charged London rival in this current era. The sheer volume and targeted nature of their chants marked a historic moment in football rivalries, cementing West Ham’s place at the top of Tottenham’s most detested list.