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Tottenham Hotspur fans react on Twitter to new stadium development

Tottenham Hotstpur fans celebrate during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City at Wembley Stadium on December 9, 2017 i...
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Tottenham are now laying the pitch at their new ground.

Tottenham Hotspur fans wave flags prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at White Hart Lane on May 14, 2017 in London, England. Tottenham Hotspur...

Tottenham fans had hoped their new stadium would be ready by now, but there is still no opening date set.

Instead supporters are having to make do with incremental updates about the progress which is being made.

Yesterday something substantial happened. Tottenham began laying the pitch for the first time.

Tottenham’s official website described it as a ‘historic moment’, with the turf having been shipped in from Holland.

Tottenham had been due to open the stadium in September before this date was put back due to electrical issues, with more safety dates required.

The pitch being laid was subsequently put back, but the fact it is now being put in is an encouraging sign.

Tottenham Hotstpur fans celebrate during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City at Wembley Stadium on December 9, 2017 in London, England.

Spurs have maintained they are hopeful the new ground will be ready by the end of 2018.

Here is a look at how fans reacted to the new development…