- May 26, 2004
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Good Week
Sandro
Another good match for the high kicking Brazilian. He has shaken off his injuries and rustiness to end the season very well, showing that not only can he deputise for Parker but also he can genuinely put in a claim to be picked ahead of the super side-parting.
Brad Friedel
A clean sheet, a couple of smart saves, and he claimed one very important high ball in the first half. There was not a lot to indicate he won’t be our number 1 next season and extend his various records.
Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe
Both scored, both showed what they are about, both did little else apart for the goals. But given the line-up of the rest of the team, all they were required to do was get on the end of things, and they did. Was it enough to convince Harry/Levy either of them should be here next season? Who knows.
Adam Smith
The youngster made his debut and his every touch was cheered. Whether he has a future at the Lane remains to be seen – the competition for the right back berth is fierce, even just to be a backup – but he seemed decent enough to provide cover and makes a mockery of our nine (or whatever) right backs policy.
Daniel Levy
Excluding what happens in Munich, with the completion of the new training ground and work progressing fast (relatively) on the new stadium Levy has certainly moved things along off the pitch.
If Chelsea lose on Saturday Spurs will enter a second Champions League campaign without Levy having to open the chequebook. Parker came in, Pav, Crouch and Palacios went out, a handsome profit was made. This summer might be different and with Harry sticking around Levy might have to start splashing the cash, but he can be content with a good season as Chairman.
Bad Week
Scott Parker
In danger of missing out on the Euros, Scotty might be relieved to see Sandro join the Brazilian Olympic team. A proper pre-season for Sandro might have given Scott some real competition for a starting place.
Vedran Corluka
The last thing Charlie wanted was yet more competition at right back, especially when the competition is home grown talent that helps meet the European squad regulations.
Giovani dos Santos
Probably his last appearance at the Lane, and he managed to be late for the parade after the game. Sums up his Spurs career really.
Harry Redknapp
Now this really does depend on the outcome of Saturday’s game. Harry, and others, will look a little foolish if that ‘top 4’ position he is so happy about doesn’t bring Champions League football. Once we were out of the title race third should have been made the target, and it should have been loud and clear. To settle for ‘just’ top 4 is always a worry because of the small margin for error it leaves. If Chelsea did win, would Harry’s rhetoric change next season? I think more can and should be expected of this team, especially if we make a couple of good additions in the summer without losing anyone, and I’d love to hear Harry say top 4 is no longer enough, we want more.
Sandro
Another good match for the high kicking Brazilian. He has shaken off his injuries and rustiness to end the season very well, showing that not only can he deputise for Parker but also he can genuinely put in a claim to be picked ahead of the super side-parting.
Brad Friedel
A clean sheet, a couple of smart saves, and he claimed one very important high ball in the first half. There was not a lot to indicate he won’t be our number 1 next season and extend his various records.
Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe
Both scored, both showed what they are about, both did little else apart for the goals. But given the line-up of the rest of the team, all they were required to do was get on the end of things, and they did. Was it enough to convince Harry/Levy either of them should be here next season? Who knows.
Adam Smith
The youngster made his debut and his every touch was cheered. Whether he has a future at the Lane remains to be seen – the competition for the right back berth is fierce, even just to be a backup – but he seemed decent enough to provide cover and makes a mockery of our nine (or whatever) right backs policy.
Daniel Levy
Excluding what happens in Munich, with the completion of the new training ground and work progressing fast (relatively) on the new stadium Levy has certainly moved things along off the pitch.
If Chelsea lose on Saturday Spurs will enter a second Champions League campaign without Levy having to open the chequebook. Parker came in, Pav, Crouch and Palacios went out, a handsome profit was made. This summer might be different and with Harry sticking around Levy might have to start splashing the cash, but he can be content with a good season as Chairman.
Bad Week
Scott Parker
In danger of missing out on the Euros, Scotty might be relieved to see Sandro join the Brazilian Olympic team. A proper pre-season for Sandro might have given Scott some real competition for a starting place.
Vedran Corluka
The last thing Charlie wanted was yet more competition at right back, especially when the competition is home grown talent that helps meet the European squad regulations.
Giovani dos Santos
Probably his last appearance at the Lane, and he managed to be late for the parade after the game. Sums up his Spurs career really.
Harry Redknapp
Now this really does depend on the outcome of Saturday’s game. Harry, and others, will look a little foolish if that ‘top 4’ position he is so happy about doesn’t bring Champions League football. Once we were out of the title race third should have been made the target, and it should have been loud and clear. To settle for ‘just’ top 4 is always a worry because of the small margin for error it leaves. If Chelsea did win, would Harry’s rhetoric change next season? I think more can and should be expected of this team, especially if we make a couple of good additions in the summer without losing anyone, and I’d love to hear Harry say top 4 is no longer enough, we want more.