But as the clubs exited the Alamodome floor after the Spurs' dramatic 86-85 victory on Monday night, the thought had to cross their minds and linger.

Just to make sure Thomas knew it was all in fun, he playfully bumped into him as the clubs exited the floor for intermission.

In the FA Cup, the club exited the competition in the 3rd round, 5th round, 4th round and semi-finals respectively.

The Scottish Cup did not prove any better as the club exited the competition thanks to a 3-0 defeat to Dundee.

In 2004 the club made its fourth German Cup appearance on the strength of a regional cup win, but again exited in the first round.

He started playing first grade in the Sydney premiership in 1982 for the Newtown Jets, eventually moving to the back row, but at the end of the following year the club exited the competition.

Upon the expiry of the suspension in 1974, the club entered the competition again, but exited in the group stage.

The club crest which was used for many years until 2010, when the club exited administration, was based on the achievement of arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport.

The club exited the League Cup at the semi-final stage to East Fife.

October was also successful in the league, but the club exited the FA Vase.