The 2000-01 campaign was a season defined by intense managerial change for Tottenham Hotspur, ultimately resulting in a 12th-place finish in the Premier League. The mid-season sacking of George Graham and the popular return of former hero Glenn Hoddle as manager marked a turbulent but hopeful transition. On the pitch, Spurs battled their way to an FA Cup Semi-final, losing a crucial North London Derby to rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford. Leading the line for goals in the league was the veteran striker Les Ferdinand, whose 10 Premier League goals proved vital in a year that ushered in the new Hoddle era and remains a defining chapter in the club's search for renewed glory.