Hoddle’s leap of faith

AS HIS beloved Tottenham Hotspur secured a last-minute Champions League semi-final win, friends and family of former manager Glenn Hoddle might have feared for his health.

Hoddle, 61, pictured, jumped up from his seat in the BT Sport studio and was grabbed by fellow pundit Rio Ferdinand as Lucas Moura scored the winning goal against Ajax. He suffered a heart attack in November while working for the same TV company.

Hoddle said after the match: ‘I am fine. Never been happier. I am so glad I am still around to see this. Being a Spurs fan from eight years of age – what a proud moment.’