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[Papa Lazarou]

What is the term "Yids" and what has it got to do with Tottenham Hotspur ?

 

The term Yids derives from the Jewish supportership of THFC.  Coming from the language Yiddish, it is a slang term for a Jew.  There is a large Jewish population near to the area Spurs play in and they have traditiionally followed Tottenham although now quite a lot support Arsenal too (their chairman and some of their directors are Jewish also). 

Having had this thrown at Spurs as a derogatory term, the supporters of the club adopted it as an unofficial nickname and also so that it would not have the same effect if other clubs shouted it in an anti-Semitic manner. 

Therefore, Spurs fans chant "Yids" and "Yid Army !" to deflect the racist attacks of other clubs.

 

http://www.mehstg.com/faqs.htm

 

I think you'll find it came originally from the Chelsea 'Whitewall'.

		
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