It's the holiday season so you know what that means: it's time to get into unnecessary arguments about football with your loved ones.

At we head for the halfway point in the 25th Premier League season, we have decided to take a look at who have been the 25 best players to line out for Tottenham Hotspur in the two and a half decades since English football changed forever.

With a new White Hart Lane on the way, it's safe to say that the the club is heading into a new era of growth and so our Spurs writer Alasdair Gold has agonised over this list, picking 25 players that he feels have left an enduring positive impact on the north London club in the last quarter of a century.

Does Sol Campbell's acrimonious departure from the club to join Tottenham's fiercest rivals taint his years before to stop him getting in the list? Which players from the current side make the list and which players from seasons gone by are including and most importantly who is number one in our countdown?

Take a look and see what you think of the list. If you don't agree, tell us who should be in the list by leaving a comment below.

25. Edgar Davids

After a career that took him to Juventus, Barcelona, both Milan sides, Edgar Davids only had one decent season of note at Tottenham, before the ravages of time and injuries took their hold, but the bespectacled Dutchman brought with him a winning mentality that the club hadn't had in years.

He was a battler and with Martin Jol began to lay the foundations of the current side.

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24. Stephen Carr

Before Walker and Rose there was Stephen Carr. Other full-backs came and went but few reached the levels of Carr who was often linked with Manchester United, against whom he scored a rocket of a goal during what was probably his best season - 1999-2000.

Like Davids injuries reduced the League Cup-winning right-back's playing time and impact, but in a time of mediocrity for Spurs Carr often stood out over six or seven years.

23. Aaron Lennon

If he had more of a final ball Aaron Lennon could have been one of the best wingers Spurs had. His pace and low centre of gravity made him a dangerous weapon for the Lilywhites and he contributed plenty during his time at the club.

Jol played him on the left to increase his ability with his other foot, which helped him score probably his most famous goal for the club. Cutting into the box and curling a left-footed beauty home at White Hart Lane to finally end Spurs' hoodoo against Chelsea.

22. Michael Carrick

Again like Davids, his impact was brief but felt at the club. Some compare current Spurs youngsters Harry Winks to Luka Modric but he is more like a young Michael Carrick.

Carrick could drive through the midfield with the ball, sit and hold, and spray delicious passes all around the pitch. He never looked rushed on the ball and seemed to set his own tempo.

Spurs attempted to replace him with Didier Zokora when he left for Manchester United and it was soon clear what they had lost.

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21. Danny Rose

Danny Rose struggled to find a position in his early years at Spurs and when he did settle at left-back he struggled for form. The fans got on his back and it's something he's never forgotten.

However, Mauricio Pochettino turned Rose into one of the best left-backs in Europe and probably the club's best left-back of the Premier League era. He's unlucky to not be further up the list as Spurs have had so much attacking talent over the past 25 years.

Will he return to the player he was when he eventually returns from injury and after that controversial interview? We'll have to see.

20. Kyle Walker

Alongside Danny Rose again. Walker did it over a slightly longer period of time for Spurs than the left-back which gets him a place higher in the list.

His departure to Manchester City and the way he left upset some fans - although he never publicly spoke about wanting to leave. That shouldn't detract from the fact that he edges out Carr as Tottenham's best right-back of the Premier League era.

19. Robbie Keane

The Keane/Defoe debate had plenty of supporters talking during the Jol era. Robbie Keane was a superb player for Spurs during his two spells at the club, other side of his season at Liverpool, but purely on a personal basis Defoe held a higher standing for me, scored more goals and spent longer at the club.

That doesn't take away from the fact that Keane was more than just a striker and his partnership with Dimitar Berbatov was a thing of beauty at times.

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18. Jan Vertonghen

The Belgian central defender who sometimes gets overlooked. Jan Vertonghen has been through thick and thin with Spurs since joining five years ago.

Now 30, he's matured like a fine wine and has developed into a leader in the team. Yes he hasn't scored for a couple of years but in terms of his defensive contribution with blocks, tackles and last ditch headers, he's one of the best in the Premier League. If it weren't for that pesky Toby Alderweireld chap he'd get more recognition.

17. Jermain Defoe

The other side of the striker debate, Jermain Defoe scored 143 goals at Spurs, putting him fifth in the club's all-time top scorers. He also sneaks in ahead of Keane because unlike the Irishman he only really ever left Tottenham when he wasn't getting game time, rather than looking for bigger things.

Defoe spent three spells at Spurs, always coming back to the club that felt like home. The fact he stayed in the Premier League - other than a brief spell in Toronto - and is still scoring goals at the top level says everything about him.

16. Hugo Lloris

Spurs have had the likes of Eric 'The Viking' Thorstvedt and Paul Robinson, but when it comes to goalkeepers Hugo Lloris is top for the Lilywhites in the Premier League era.

Yes, his kicking is occasionally ropey and he has one or two big mistakes a season in him, but in terms of natural talent, the sweeper keeper is head and shoulders above his predecessors.

15. Darren Anderton

Only his injuries prevented Darren Anderton from being further up this list. He was creative, could run a game from the right and weighed in with goals.

His link-up with Teddy Sheringham was often seemingly telepathic and gave us those famous corners, which pretty much always seemed to work. Underrated by those outside the club, he was often a big player for England. He could have been one of the Premier League's best but for those injuries.

14. Mousa Dembele

Few players make football look like ballet. Dembele is one of those players, possibly the most beautiful player to watch at White Hart Lane since the days of Glenn Hoddle.

The Belgian is a fulcrum for a lot of the great stuff Spurs do. Another who has been restricted by injuries in recent years. He'd perhaps be even higher up this list if he could impact the team in the final third, although many claim that's not his job.

13. Gary Mabbutt

Tottenham's gentleman. A great ambassador for the club on it and now off it. Ledley King's status at Spurs sometimes overshadows Mabbutt's contribution.

He won both the UEFA Cup and FA Cup seven years apart with Spurs and spent 16 years at the club in total after joining from Bristol Rovers. A legend on and off the pitch at the club.

12. Dimitar Berbatov

Like Dembele, another player who fully justified the price of a ticket to watch. Perhaps controversial to have him ahead of Keane and Defoe, but Dimitar Berbatov was quite frankly one of the most gifted strikers the club has ever seen.

He could play as a lone striker or in a partnership - particularly with Keane - and his touch was ridiculous, controlling the ball when he simply had no right to.

His exit to Manchester United upset a lot of fans, but his ovation at White Hart Lane's finale shows they know what they had.

11. Dele Alli

Only 21 but Dele Alli makes the list so highly because he's something special. He's smashed records for his age and his consistency in his first two seasons were amazing for such a youngster.

His form has dipped slightly this season, but his talent is unquestioned and he could go on to become one of the game's greats if he keeps working hard and isn't distracted by all the fuss around him.

10. Toby Alderweireld

One of the most naturally gifted defenders in world football. Why Spurs haven't lavished him with a new contract offer is beyond most people. Sometimes everybody seems to be playing in Toby Alderweireld's world such is the way he dominates at the back.

One of those few defenders who rarely needs to go to ground because his anticipation is just that good. Sits perfectly among the annals of great Tottenham centre-backs past and present.

9. Rafael van der Vaart

Still Daniel Levy's greatest transfer deadline day masterstroke. The Dutchman arrived from Real Madrid as a hero and still holds that title among the Spurs faithful.

He loved the supporters and then reciprocated that and he's since admitted that leaving the club for family reasons was one of the worst choices of his career.

He could create a goal out of nothing and scored plenty as well. He certainly loved a north London derby goal as well.

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8. Christian Eriksen

The new Van der Vaart but with a higher workrate? Spurs' great Dane almost has it all, he gets assists, goals and usually runs more than any othre player on the pitch. If only he could tackle - or wanted to - then he'd be the perfect player.

Eriksen is the conductor of Pochettino's symphony. When he's on form so are Spurs and they simply don't have another player like him. Others in the league like Ozil and Hazard get more press, but the Dane is consistently more productive than all of them.

7. Jurgen Klinsmann

One of Spurs' best foreign imports of the Premier League era. The German made a splash with his goal and diving celebration against Sheffield Wednesday and he returned for second spell to save the club from the spectre of relegation.

It's crazy to think he was only at the club for a season the first time, such was his impact in north London and on the English game. Perhaps if Spurs had been in a better place during that period, he and Sheringham could have taken them on to greater things.

6. David Ginola

A joy to watch. Another who starred for the club during the depths of mediocrity. Yes, defending was an alien word to David Ginola, but he could win you a match in an instant.

Another who took the roof off with his appearance at White Hart Lane's finale. He danced past players at will during his prime and will always be a favourite among the Tottenham faithful.

5. Luka Modric

Sometimes you don't know what you've got until it's gone. In Luka Modric's case every Tottenham supporter knew what they were losing to Real Madrid.

One in a while a special midfielder turns up at Tottenham and the Croatian was certainly that. Harry Redknapp feared using him in the middle because of his size, chucking him out on the left wing until he had no choice in a game against Stoke to give it a try.

Modric ran the match against physically imposing opponents who simply couldn't get near him. One of the best yet still underrated players of his generation and he now has the silverware to match.

4. Teddy Sheringham

He spent nine years at the club and contributed 124 goals across two spells. Teddy Sheringham was not as showy as other players before or since, but he was one of the most intelligent footballers to grace the White Hart Lane turf.

The 'he doesn't need pace' comment was pretty much made for Sheringham and everybody - maybe apart from Andy Cole - loved playing beside him including Klinsmann, Chris Armstrong and Keane. One of Spurs' Premier League best up front.

3. Gareth Bale

In his final season at Tottenham he was simply out of this world and despite the trophies and moments at Real Madrid since, Gareth Bale has probably never matched that season in terms of individual performances over the course of a campaign.

You could see him becoming world class as he progressed and like Ginola with a work ethic he was a man who could win a match in an instant.

He'll always be remember for his performances and Inter Milan, but perhaps his goal against West Ham United into the top corner to grab a late win summed the Welshman up in a moment. All seemed lost and even he looked drained, yet he still had something left to light up the match with a moment of magic.

Injuries may prevent him from remaining one of the world's best but Spurs fans will never forget him.

2. Ledley King

He had only one knee yet he was that good. Another player who the world will probably never know how good he was. To do no training during the week due to his knee and then turn up on a match day and be the best player on the pitch can only happen with someone special.

Ledley King constantly played with pain and would spend days after matches waiting for his ballooned up knee to go down.

Thierry Henry once said: "Ledley King was the best defender I've played against and the only one that didn't have to foul me to get the ball."

Just watch his tackle against Chelsea's Arjen Robben to see how it was done. A Tottenham legend.

1. Harry Kane

Some might say it's too early to put Harry Kane at number one in this list. Harry Kane would probably answer that with yet another goal.

The 24-year-old is quite simply a phenomenon. One of Spurs' own and he could play for any other team in the world if only they could prise him away.

'One season wonder', 'he only scores penalties', 'he's a tap-in merchant' - they've all been hurled at Kane and then kicked away to hide embarrassed in a dark corner somewhere.

Kane is the real deal. He embodies Tottenham Hotspur and everything they want to achieve. He scores from any position, in every competition, against every team and for club and country.

To already have 110 goals for Spurs at his age is ridiculous and injury-allowing he could go on to become the greatest striker Spurs and the Premier League have ever seen.

Have we left anyone out? Let us know your top 25 in the comments below.