‘I still get goosebumps’ | Vertonghen on ‘Battle of the Bridge’, a decade later

Back in May, 2016, we went to Stamford Bridge knowing we had to beat Chelsea to maintain any hopes of taking Leicester City further in the 2015/16 Premier League title race.

What ensued was a feisty, fiery London derby that had a bit of everything, including countless yellow cards as the passion of the occasion boiled over on both sides – even on the touchline.

Ultimately, we didn’t get the result we needed as a two-goal lead ebbed away and the home side ensured honours ended even at 2-2, handing Leicester the crown.

Nevertheless, it remains an iconic fixture in our modern history because of the will to win on show from players, staff and fans alike – and that’s not lost on legendary former defender Jan, who was back in N17 a couple of months ago to watch us battle out another 2-2 draw, this time with Manchester City.

Speaking at that game, the former Belgium international explained how that trip to Chelsea epitomised our team spirit.

“I think everyone felt like we were their team, the way we played and how we came across as a group of friends,” he said.

“The ‘Battle of the Bridge’, that was not in the end a positive, but at least people saw and felt we gave everything, and that was obviously the most important thing for the fans.”

Pressed on the intensity and passion shown by the players that night, Jan continued: “We did that for each other, and I still get goosebumps if I think about those times.

“People ask me, what's probably your best memory, and whether it's a mistake or not, but I said that game and not the results, but what we stood for as a team. Those 11 or 18 or 20 guys, we would do everything, and I think people loved that.”

We go back to the Bridge on Tuesday night, looking for a positive result to achieve our objective at the other end of the table (8.15pm UK).

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