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  • by mawspurs, Jan 10, 2007 at 6:04 PM

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    Jermaine Jenas admits he's not the best watcher of games when he's injured - missing the quickfire double-header against his former club Newcastle has made him all the more determined to return as soon as possible.

    The England midfielder has been out since damaging his ankle in the derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on December 2.

    He has started running again in his rehabilitation process and said at Spurs Lodge on Tuesday that 'hopefully it won't be too much longer'.

    "I've started long-distance running and running side-to-side, the short, sharp movements, twisting and turning," said JJ. "I started that at a low intensity on Saturday, tried again on Tuesday and it's feeling a lot better."

    JJ has missed 10 games so far including our continued progress in the Carling, UEFA and now FA Cups and, perhaps more importantly on a personal level, the clash against Newcastle at St James' Park on December 23 and the return fixture this Sunday at the Lane.

    "I was looking forward to the game at Newcastle from the start of the season but an injury comes along and it's something you can't control," he added. "I'll miss it again on Sunday and that's one of the things I've had to deal with.

    "It's not been easy, I go to the matches but I'm not a great watcher of games when I'm out, full-stop.

    "It's been great to see the lads pick up points in the league and continue to do well in the cups and I'm eager to get back involved again. I'll be there for the second half of the season."
    mawspurs, Jan 10, 2007
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Discussion in 'Spurscommunity Front Page News' started by mawspurs, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. Parmenio
    be glad to have him back.
    Parmenio, Jan 10, 2007
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  2. walworthyid
    He has been a massive loss! I hope he is back VERY soon!
    walworthyid, Jan 10, 2007
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  3. DogsOfWar
    Whilst having a quick scan through our OPTA stats our most effective midfielders in terms of goals/assists are Malbranque, Huddlestone, Jenas and Lennon.

    The sad thing is that they have only played between 9 and 12 games each, and never all together.

    Could be quite a second half of the season once they are all fit and playing with each other.
    DogsOfWar, Jan 10, 2007
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  4. fredrikstad

    Totally agree, lets keep our fingers crossed:clap:
    fredrikstad, Jan 10, 2007
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  5. masterblaster80
    so where's the jenas bashers?

    a few weeks ago most wanted him injured, now we all know what we're missing without him in the team
    masterblaster80, Jan 11, 2007
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  6. UncleBuck
    That's a quality quartet in the middle that would cause any team problems! The only thing it is lacking though is an out and out midfield general, someone who'll roll his sleeves up and let his team mates know what they are doing wrong, someone who the the other players would look up to for inspiration.....
    UncleBuck, Jan 11, 2007
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  7. BTN1
    I think second half of the season our midfield will be amazing. Thudd and Jenas will be our first choice pairing, although I believe Zokora could do a job with Jenas for european and cup games.

    Be great to have Jenas back... we have really missed him
    BTN1, Jan 11, 2007
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  8. crespo2go
    i'd love to hear some player come out and admit that he is a really good watcher of games.....just to be different
    crespo2go, Jan 11, 2007
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  9. chrizzah
    I love this fucking guy !!!!
    chrizzah, Jan 11, 2007
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  10. Shirtfront
    He's a legend. We've missed his athleticism and drive in the middle, even if he can go missing from time to time. And he's a lovely bloke too. I was in a box with him, Robbie, Zokora, Davenport and Bit Tony when they were all injured/suspended and he was so down to earth and friendly. Made a real effort, hobbling over to say hello and chat even though his foot was broken.

    Like I said once before, when the Jenas bashing was at full flight. By the next world cup he will be playing in the middle for England. Mark my words.
    Shirtfront, Jan 11, 2007
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  11. gloryglory
    What about tackling stats? Midfielders aren't just attackers, you know!

    I think that when he acclimatises Zokora will be undroppable.
    gloryglory, Jan 11, 2007
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  12. gloryglory
    That's brilliant.

    I'd like to hear: "I'm not really worried about my club form, you know. I'm only really concerned about being called up for England."
    gloryglory, Jan 11, 2007
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