Toby Alderweireld is among the Tottenham players mobbed during Sunday's pitch invasion
Goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris makes his way off the pitch as the fans spill on to the turf
The construction of Tottenham's new stadium can be seen from the stands of the old ground
Spurs fans were all handed flags to wave on the day of White Hart Lane's final game
Chas and Dave were among the special guests - and were interviewed pitchside at half-time
David Ginola was among the legends paraded out with a smartphone in his hand
A perfect rainbow appeared over the East Stand as the post-match celebrations went on
One supporter shows off their souvenir of the day, a picked-up piece of the stadium's turf
Another Tottenham fan slides on his knees on the pitch before his team move out to Wembley
Attendees were given special t-shirts to mark the occasion, while programmes sold for £10
Teddy Sheringham and Ledley King were among the ex-players to get huge ovations later on
Many came with necks craned and arms outstretched, capturing 'selfies' with friends and marvelling at the concrete shafts of the new stadium which is rising beside the old one.
After all, Spurs are only moving next door. Chas of Chas and Dave made a very valid point during a half-time interview beside the pitch when he said the new stadium when it opens next year will actually be closer to White Hart Lane, which turns off the High Road.
Fans will make the same pilgrimage for home games, no doubt cursing the transport links and limited parking facilities, which will feel important when the time comes as West Ham fans can testify.
'We are not moving,' said chairman Daniel Levy. 'The new pitch will overlap the old one. Our new home will slowly embrace and engulf our old one.'
Further work on the new stadium will start immediately as Tottenham leave White Hart Lane
Spurs labelled the last game at White Hart Lane 'The Finale' as they took on Manchester United
Thousands of flags were waved around the ground as fans sung old terrace anthems
Harry Kane shares a moment with his four-month-old daughter Ivy on the pitch at Spurs
Above all, Levy must also take care to nurture this promising young team during its year in exile at Wembley.
Much can happen in 12 months in football. When they return, will Spurs still boast Harry Kane and Dele Alli in their ranks? Will Pochettino be at the helm? Will they be quite as irresistible at home?
Hopefully they will, because watching Tottenham this season has been terrific fun.
'The Lane is a place of passion and unbelievable atmosphere,' said Pochettino. 'The noise can be deafening and there's a rare intimacy between players and fans that helped pass on the extra energy we have needed on occasions.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy told fans in his programme notes: 'We are not leaving'
A new stadium beckons for Tottenham supporters in 2018-19 after they bid farewell to the Lane
Supporters pose with ripped up seats from Tottenham's famous ground outside the stadium
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