|
|
Jermain Defoe on exit talk: As it stands I'm a Tottenham player and if I do play against Manchester City I'll be fully committed
The striker has found himself behind Emmanuel Adebayor and says all he wants to do is feature on a regular basis, while believing Spurs can go all the way in title race
18 Jan 2012 12:27:00
By Joel Lamy
Getty Images
Jermain Defoe has decided to ease fears that he is pushing to leave Tottenham, but has declared he wants to be playing regularly.
The 29-year-old has found himself behind Emmanuel Adebayor as Harry Redknapp’s first-choice striker, starting just seven Premier League matches so far this season.
Defoe has been linked with a move to Liverpool but he has denied that he wants to leave north London.
He told Sky Sports News: "At the end of the day it's not a case of me saying I want to go here, I'm not playing, I want to leave the club.
"I've been here six years, I've never said that once. I think the fans know that.
"It's just a case of me playing. I could understand if I was 19, 20 and I had time on my hands but I'm 29 now and, like I've always said, all I want to do is play football. It's as simple as that."
Defoe is almost certain to feature against Manchester City with Adebayor ineligible to play against his parent club, and he insists that he will be ready to go should he be selected.
"As it stands I'm a Tottenham player and if I do play against Manchester City I'll be fully committed. I'm sure everyone knows that at the club," he said.
Should Spurs win on Sunday they will close the gap on first place City as they seek their first league title since 1961 and like his manager, Defoe believes anything is possible with the way they are playing.
"I'm going to say what the manager says - it's not impossible," he added.
"I think when you really believe anything is possible.
"The way we're playing is fantastic. The chances we're creating, the intensity we're playing at, the way we move the ball; it's just been great.
"It's a good time to be at the club, everyone is enjoying it."
The 29-year-old has found himself behind Emmanuel Adebayor as Harry Redknapp’s first-choice striker, starting just seven Premier League matches so far this season.
|
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! |
Defoe has been linked with a move to Liverpool but he has denied that he wants to leave north London.
He told Sky Sports News: "At the end of the day it's not a case of me saying I want to go here, I'm not playing, I want to leave the club.
"I've been here six years, I've never said that once. I think the fans know that.
"It's just a case of me playing. I could understand if I was 19, 20 and I had time on my hands but I'm 29 now and, like I've always said, all I want to do is play football. It's as simple as that."
Defoe is almost certain to feature against Manchester City with Adebayor ineligible to play against his parent club, and he insists that he will be ready to go should he be selected.
"As it stands I'm a Tottenham player and if I do play against Manchester City I'll be fully committed. I'm sure everyone knows that at the club," he said.
Should Spurs win on Sunday they will close the gap on first place City as they seek their first league title since 1961 and like his manager, Defoe believes anything is possible with the way they are playing.
"I'm going to say what the manager says - it's not impossible," he added.
"I think when you really believe anything is possible.
"The way we're playing is fantastic. The chances we're creating, the intensity we're playing at, the way we move the ball; it's just been great.
"It's a good time to be at the club, everyone is enjoying it."
How do you stay up to date with football when on the move? With http://m.goal.com – your best source for mobile coverage of the beautiful game.
| 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
-
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
-
Rodgers ushers in new Anfield era on his own terms
The Northern Irishman inevitably expressed his delight at landing the Reds job but evidenced plenty of the steely resolve which could see him become a success at Anfield
