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Tottenham Hotspur: White Hart Lane station 'to be renamed' | Tottenham Hotspur: White Hart Lane station 'to be renamed' |
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White Hart Lane railway station could be renamed Tottenham Hotspur as part of the regeneration project around the club's new stadium, reports claim. | White Hart Lane railway station could be renamed Tottenham Hotspur as part of the regeneration project around the club's new stadium, reports claim. |
Transport for London (TfL) said it was "in discussions" with the club over the station rebrand which could cost the club more than £14.7m. | Transport for London (TfL) said it was "in discussions" with the club over the station rebrand which could cost the club more than £14.7m. |
The move mirrors legendary Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman's successful efforts to have Gillespie Road Tube station renamed in 1932. | The move mirrors legendary Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman's successful efforts to have Gillespie Road Tube station renamed in 1932. |
Tottenham Hotspur declined to comment. | Tottenham Hotspur declined to comment. |
White Hart Lane, part of the London Overground network, is the nearest station to Tottenham's new stadium, which is set to officially open next month. | White Hart Lane, part of the London Overground network, is the nearest station to Tottenham's new stadium, which is set to officially open next month. |
The idea was first raised in October 2016 as part of a wider regeneration of the station's entrance, ticket hall, facilities and forecourt. | The idea was first raised in October 2016 as part of a wider regeneration of the station's entrance, ticket hall, facilities and forecourt. |
The Guardian has reported a deal is close to being agreed with a memo of understanding between the club and TfL reportedly being drafted. | The Guardian has reported a deal is close to being agreed with a memo of understanding between the club and TfL reportedly being drafted. |
Green party co-leader Siân Berry said: "We must be careful to protect the heritage of our transport system - temporary name changes to celebrate sporting heroes or public figures is one thing, but we should be vigilant against a sell-off to commercial and corporate interests. | Green party co-leader Siân Berry said: "We must be careful to protect the heritage of our transport system - temporary name changes to celebrate sporting heroes or public figures is one thing, but we should be vigilant against a sell-off to commercial and corporate interests. |
"The public have a right to their say on changes like this, and they should have been consulted." | "The public have a right to their say on changes like this, and they should have been consulted." |
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A City Hall spokesperson said:"The Mayor does not support setting a precedent of selling off station names. | A City Hall spokesperson said:"The Mayor does not support setting a precedent of selling off station names. |
"However, a unique brand partnership between TfL and Tottenham Hotspur would benefit both TfL and Tottenham, supporting significant investment to create a new sport, leisure and entertainment destination as part of the wider regeneration of the area. " | "However, a unique brand partnership between TfL and Tottenham Hotspur would benefit both TfL and Tottenham, supporting significant investment to create a new sport, leisure and entertainment destination as part of the wider regeneration of the area. " |
A TfL Spokesperson said: "Opportunities of this nature are always thoroughly evaluated before completion to ensure that TfL delivers best value for its stakeholders." | A TfL Spokesperson said: "Opportunities of this nature are always thoroughly evaluated before completion to ensure that TfL delivers best value for its stakeholders." |
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