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BLUES SIGN O'HARA ON LOAN
Pompey have signed 22-year-old Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara on loan until January, with an option to extend the deal until the end of the season.
The former England under-21 international joins Michael Brown, Aruna Dindane and Kevin-Prince Boateng at Fratton Park on a busy day of transfer activity.
And he is hoping to get some regular first-team football on the south coast.
“It was frustrating to be sat on the bench at Tottenham,” O’Hara said. “Hopefully I can come here and get some games under my belt.
“My agent told me that Paul Hart was really interested a few days ago and Harry Redknapp asked me if I’d like to go out on loan.
“It’s a chance to play for a side who have done really well over the last few years, so I jumped at the opportunity.
“I know Younes from when he was at Tottenham and Kevin-Prince Boateng and Michael Brown have also joined, so it’s good to meet up with them again.
“I’m always going to give 100 percent and hopefully I’ll fit in straight away and get to know the lads quite quickly.
“If we’re going to play 4-3-3 then hopefully I’ll play in the centre of midfield, where I can attack and score some goals.”
O’Hara is confident that Pompey can start picking up Premier League points quickly after three consecutive defeats.
He said: “There have been a few players added to the squad now and hopefully we can push on and get some results.
“There are some games coming up in the next few weeks where we can get a few points.”
Blues boss Paul Hart said: “Jamie’s a great prospect and we’re fortunate to get him. Tottenham have been extremely generous to let him come here.
“He wants to play every week. He’s got great ability and a great engine and I’m really looking forward to him coming on board.”
O’Hara joined Tottenham’s academy in 2003 and has made 56 appearances for the north London side, scoring seven goals.
He made his Spurs debut in a 1-0 victory over Pompey at Fratton Park in December 2007 and was named the club’s 2007/8 young-player-of-the-season.
Prior to that, he enjoyed successful loan spells with Chesterfield and Millwall.
BLUES SIGN O'HARA ON LOAN
Pompey have signed 22-year-old Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara on loan until January, with an option to extend the deal until the end of the season.
The former England under-21 international joins Michael Brown, Aruna Dindane and Kevin-Prince Boateng at Fratton Park on a busy day of transfer activity.
And he is hoping to get some regular first-team football on the south coast.
“It was frustrating to be sat on the bench at Tottenham,” O’Hara said. “Hopefully I can come here and get some games under my belt.
“My agent told me that Paul Hart was really interested a few days ago and Harry Redknapp asked me if I’d like to go out on loan.
“It’s a chance to play for a side who have done really well over the last few years, so I jumped at the opportunity.
“I know Younes from when he was at Tottenham and Kevin-Prince Boateng and Michael Brown have also joined, so it’s good to meet up with them again.
“I’m always going to give 100 percent and hopefully I’ll fit in straight away and get to know the lads quite quickly.
“If we’re going to play 4-3-3 then hopefully I’ll play in the centre of midfield, where I can attack and score some goals.”
O’Hara is confident that Pompey can start picking up Premier League points quickly after three consecutive defeats.
He said: “There have been a few players added to the squad now and hopefully we can push on and get some results.
“There are some games coming up in the next few weeks where we can get a few points.”
Blues boss Paul Hart said: “Jamie’s a great prospect and we’re fortunate to get him. Tottenham have been extremely generous to let him come here.
“He wants to play every week. He’s got great ability and a great engine and I’m really looking forward to him coming on board.”
O’Hara joined Tottenham’s academy in 2003 and has made 56 appearances for the north London side, scoring seven goals.
He made his Spurs debut in a 1-0 victory over Pompey at Fratton Park in December 2007 and was named the club’s 2007/8 young-player-of-the-season.
Prior to that, he enjoyed successful loan spells with Chesterfield and Millwall.