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THE LIST: The 50 finest footballers to have played for Tottenham or Arsenal, Nos 30-21
HAVE YOUR SAY... Who is the best player to have turned out for Arsenal or Spurs? To hail Saturday's one-sided north London derby, our team of football experts have compiled the top 50 footballers to have played for the Gunners or Spurs. Do you agree with our selection? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK To celebrate Saturday's one-sided north London derby - in which the Gunners romped to a 3-0 win over their storied rivals - Sportsmail's team of football experts have compiled the top 50 footballers to have played for Arsenal or Spurs.[LNB]Competitionfor the top slot has been fierce - and controversial - but there's nodoubting the quality of the talent in this list.[LNB]Our rankings aresure to provoke much debate - not only confined to north London - so besure to let us know who you think is missing or where we have gonewrong using the debate forum within this page.[LNB]Read Nos 50-41Read Nos 40-31Nos 30-2130 Cliff Jones (Tottenham 1958-1968)What a player! Spurs' Welshwinger enjoyed an illustrious 10-year career at White Hart Lane and wasan integral part of the double-winning side of 1960-61. [LNB]Jones went onto win a further two FA Cups and the Cup Winners' Cup during his time at the club.[LNB][LNB]29 Paul Merson (Arsenal 1985-1997)The versatile, attacking forward brought entertainment, humour and no little controversyduring his time at Highbury but Gunners fans will always remember thathe played football with a smile and scored some fantastic goals. [LNB]Mersemay be remembered for his battle with addiction but, more importantly,he left the club after two league titles, the FA Cup, League Cups andEuropean honours.[LNB][LNB] Creative: Merson[LNB]Welsh wonder: Jones[LNB] 28 Ted Drake (Arsenal 1934-1945)A real Arsenal legend, cost £6,500 when he joined from Southampton and went on to scored 42goals in the 41 games he played during the championship winningseason of 1934-35. [LNB]We reckon he'd be worth slightly more in today'smarket. Continued to turn out for Arsenal when he could during the warand also made a few appearances for Hampshire playing cricket.[LNB][LNB]27 Gary Lineker (Tottenham 1989-1992)The signing of Lineker fromBarcelona was a real coup for Terry Venables as the England marksman waswanted by all of the big clubs in England at the time. [LNB]Scored bucketsof goals for Spurs, including a brace in the FA Cup semi-final with over theirnorth London rivals in 1991.[LNB][LNB] Bargain: Drake[LNB]Crisp finisher: Lineker[LNB] 26 Chris Waddle (Tottenham 1985-1989)Was one of the creativesparks in Tottenham's 'almost' side of 1987. Spurs went close in theleague and both cups but Waddle will be fondly remembered for somegreat goals and his mullet. But the less said of Diamond Lights (his 'song' with Glenn Hoddle),the better.[LNB]25 Bob Wilson (Arsenal 1963-1974)Arsenal's goalkeeper throughout thefamous double-winning season of 1970-71 was also a very brave player -he often threw himself at the feet of opponents and picked up more injuries then most of his fellow stoppers. [LNB]Wilson returned to the club asgoalkeeping coach and helped the Gunners to two further Doubles (1997-98 and 2001-02) before hisretirement in 2003.[LNB] Magic: Waddle[LNB]No fear: Wilson[LNB] 24 Ray Parlour (Arsenal 1992-2004)The Romford Pele remains a culthero among Gunners fans after helping the club to three Premier Leaguetitles, four FA Cups and the Cup Winners' Cup.[LNB]But Parlour had to waitseveral years before getting his chance in the side. After Arsene Wenger'sarrival he blossomed and who can forget his superb strike that sent Arsenal on their way to a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the 2002 FA Cupfinal.[LNB][LNB]23 Clive Allen (Tottenham 1984-1988)The most famous of the Allenfootballing clan, Clive had everything a striker needs. His 49 goals inthe 1986-87 season is, surely, a total that will never be surpassed. [LNB]But then playing in front of the likes of Waddle, Ossie Ardiles and Hoddle,you are always likely to enjoy the very best service.[LNB] Solid: Parlour[LNB]Instinctive: Allen[LNB] 22 David Seaman (Arsenal 1993-2004)They don't make keepers likethis anymore - a permanent feature as Arsenal transformed through the90s and the eras of George Graham then Wenger - Seaman will be remembered forhis reliability and that fantastic save in the 2003 FA Cup semi-finalfrom Sheffield United striker Paul Peschisolido. Just don't mention the ponytail...orNayim.[LNB]21 Alex James (Arsenal 1929-1937)A huge influence during Arsenal's dominance of the English top-flight in the 1930s, James was famed for his voluminous shorts and support play. [LNB]The Scottish playmaker supplied the passes from which the likes of Cliff Bastin and Ted Drake scored so many vital goals. [LNB] Hard to beat: Seaman[LNB]Great Scot: James[LNB] The best of the rest of The ListSportsmail's top 50 football kits of all time Sportsmail's top 50 sporting feuds of all timeSportsmail's 50 great sports photographsSportsmail's worst 50 strikers in the Premier LeagueSportsmail's top 50 stars who failed to play fairSportsmail's top 50 midfield maestrosSportsmail's top 50 commentators of all timeSportsmail's top 50 sporting venuesSportsmail's top 50 free-kick kingsSportsmail's top 50 England heroesSportsmail's top 50 performers of the season so farSportsmail's top 50 all-time managers in BritainSportsmail's top 50 goal poachersSportsmail's top 50 footballing traitorsSportsmail's top 50 FA Cup heroesSportsmail's top 50 signings of the season Sportsmail's greatest Wembley finals in historySportsmail's top 50 biggest hitters in cricketSportsmail's top 50 British & Irish LionsSportsmail's top 50 Ashes heroesSportsmail's top 50 partnerships Explore more:People:Clive Allen, George Graham, Bob Wilson, Paul Merson, Gary Lineker, Glenn Hoddle, David Seaman, Alex JamesPlaces:Barcelona, London, United Kingdom
