Spurs is the well known nickname for Tottenham Hotspur. The song was adopted by Spurs long before popular legend cites its adoption after Northern Irish international Danny Blanchflower joined the club in 1954.
The term "Spurs" is a widely recognized nickname for Tottenham Hotspur, predating the popular story that it was adopted after the arrival of Northern Irish footballer Danny Blanchflower in 1954.