|
|
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp praises Jermain Defoe after match-winning performance against West Brom
The 29-year-old has found opportunities hard to come by at White Hart Lane this season, but was on hand to secure all three points against the Baggies on Tuesday
5 Jan 2012 14:19:00
By Nathan Lowe
Getty Images
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has hailed striker Jermain Defoe after his well-executed finish secured all three points in the 1-0 victory against West Brom on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old has found his opportunities limited this season, due to the presence and form of on-loan striker Emmanuel Adebayor, with the England forward recently suggesting he may look to leave the north London club again due to fears a lack of playing time will harm his Euro 2012 hopes.
Yet Defoe has recently found himself back in favour of late, and his goal against Roy Hodgson's side secured a narrow win for Spurs, much to the praise of Redknapp.
“That’s what Jermain is, a goalscorer,” the former Portsmouth boss told the club's official website.
“He turned and just managed to get that one in for us. That was the difference. West Brom made it tough for us, they were difficult to break down.
“He’s always likely to pop up and score a goal like that and it’s just what we needed.”
Spurs sit in third place in the league after the victory, three points behind second-place Manchester United and six behind leaders Manchester City, with a game in hand on the two northern clubs.
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
The 29-year-old has found his opportunities limited this season, due to the presence and form of on-loan striker Emmanuel Adebayor, with the England forward recently suggesting he may look to leave the north London club again due to fears a lack of playing time will harm his Euro 2012 hopes.
Yet Defoe has recently found himself back in favour of late, and his goal against Roy Hodgson's side secured a narrow win for Spurs, much to the praise of Redknapp.
“That’s what Jermain is, a goalscorer,” the former Portsmouth boss told the club's official website.
“He turned and just managed to get that one in for us. That was the difference. West Brom made it tough for us, they were difficult to break down.
“He’s always likely to pop up and score a goal like that and it’s just what we needed.”
Spurs sit in third place in the league after the victory, three points behind second-place Manchester United and six behind leaders Manchester City, with a game in hand on the two northern clubs.
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line
England beat Norway 1-0 at Wembley, with the Manchester United man hitting an impressive winner to stake his claim for a starting spot at Euro 2012
-
How England player's chances were affected by Belgium victory
Ashley Young all but secured his place in the starting line-up against France while captain Steven Gerrard put a good shift in. Joe Hart, however, needs to remain focused
-
In Pictures: The best and worst kits at Euro 2012
The European Championship is just around the corner and Goal.com distinguishes between the trendy and the passe at the prestigious tournament
-
The five players Rodgers could sign to kick-start revolution
The new Reds boss was unveiled to the press on Friday and must immediately begin work on revitalising a thin squad with some additions in the transfer market
-
Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job
The Scot officially left Norwich City on Saturday to become the second new boss in June, following the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool on Friday
