Pitch Gate
Dublin Core
Title
Pitch Gate
2284.SPT.NOVIKOV
Subject
Sports
Description
My two years as a steward at the pitch gate of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium unfolded against the backdrop of some of the club’s most turbulent recent seasons. From the same gate each matchday, I watched Tottenham finish 17th in two consecutive seasons, narrowly escaping relegation on the final game in 2026. Yet those years were not defined solely by anxiety and disappointment. Amid the turmoil came an unforgettable moment: the long-awaited silverware — the Europa League trophy — followed by a pitch invasion and scenes of unrestrained celebration. What may appear to be an ordinary role offered me an uncommon perspective on football — not merely as a sport, but as a living tradition shaped by loyalty, memory, and hope.
Creator
Sergey Novikov
Publisher
unsolicited proposals
Date
2026
Format
HP Indigo printing on uncoated paper, staples
Photobook Item Type Metadata
Dimensions
21, 13.5, 1
Number of Pages
52
Number of images
56
Edition Size
100
Place of Publication
United Kingdom
Designer
Dmitry Devishvili
Website
https://sergeynovikov.com/
URL Link to project
https://sergeynovikov.com/pitchgate/
Where to buy
https://unsolicitedproposals.co.uk/store/
Collection
Citation
Sergey Novikov, “Pitch Gate,” Photobook Cafe Photobook Collection, accessed August 30, 2026, https://www.photobookcafe-archive.co.uk/items/show/2284.