Team News - No ledley :(

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Ledley King and Alan Hutton have been ruled out of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Hull City.
Defender Ledley complained of knee pain on Friday, while right-back Alan is currently suffering from a tight groin.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Carlo Cudicini, Aaron Lennon and Jonathan Woodgate all remain sidelined for the visit of the Tigers but continue their recoveries from respective injuries.


Left-back Benoit has been out with a hip injury since last month's win over West Ham but has started running again this week.
Aaron also picked up a groin injury in that match but has made progress in his recovery this week in an attempt to be fit for next Saturday's FA Cup tie with hometown club Leeds United.


Manager Harry Redknapp said on Friday: "He's working hard and running well but only he knows how it feels. He would obviously love to play against Leeds and that's what he's aiming for if it's possible."
Longer-term absentees Carlo (wrist and pelvis) and ‘Woody' (groin) continue their rehabilitation, while striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is back in training after groin trouble earlier in the week.

GOMES
CORLUKA DAWSON BASSONG BALE
MODRIC PALACIOS HUDDLESTONE KRANJCAR
KEANE DEFOE
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SUBS: Alnwick Naughton Jenas Bentley Giovani Pavlyuchenko Crouch

INJURED: King Woodgate Lennon Assou-Ekotto Hutton Cudicini

Injuries beginning to pile up slightly it would seem

 

[chrissivad]

Is King injured, or have we ruled him out of this game to keep him fit for the midweek game?

swap Crouch for Keane and i agree with that line up

 

[ravo]

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Agree with the team, although I have a feeling Harry will play Crouch.

 

[14/04/91]

Wonder if Hutton & Pav injuries are genuine or 'in negotiation' absences?

 

[WhiteStripe]

Not bothered about no ledley at all.

 

[bubble07]

I normally opt for Crouch but I think Keane will be more suited for this game. We played some great stuff when Keane started with Defoe at their place (arguably the best we have played all season). With that being on Harry's mind and the fact the Keane hasn't started the last couple of games Keane will get the nod

Remember they have the 6ft 5 Gardner who will nullify the threat of Crouch. One thing for sure any injuries to one of our back 4 we will see Naughton have a game as we do not have any more fit defenders

 

[mil1lion]

I'd go with the same team but with Jenas in for Palacios. Save Palacios and Crouch for Liverpool.

 

[TheSteve]

Hopefully we can start brightly, get an early goal and put the game out of sight as soon as possible and then rest the likes of Defoe and Palacios for Liverpool.

 

[Dr Know]

swap Crouch for Keane and i agree with that line up

+1

 

[beals]

Can't wait for the game tomorrow, it seems like ages since we last played. Need my Tottenham fix, and hopefully 3 pts. (not being presumptuous, memories of Stoke and Wolves still too fresh). COYS

 

[StartingPrice]

Live with this - if Bass and Daws keep another clean sheet, go with against Pool, otherwise, Ledders can come in and 'freshen-things-up' (to use an 'Arryism).

Hutton probs lost round 2 of the Father/Son monster mash-up bash of pugilistic pounding:up:

 

[robbiesavagehasbreasts]

Charlie-Daws-Bassong-Bale will play...

which means Kyle Naughton is our only back up defender, although Huddlestone can play CB.

 

[WaynoTHFC]

Will Lennon be available for the Liverpool game?

 

[brett.spurs]

Will Lennon be available for the Liverpool game?

Aaron also picked up a groin injury in that match but has made progress in his recovery this week in an attempt to be fit for next Saturday's FA Cup tie with hometown club Leeds United.


Manager Harry Redknapp said on Friday: "He's working hard and running well but only he knows how it feels. He would obviously love to play against Leeds and that's what he's aiming for if it's possible."

That would suggest no

 

[donny1013]

Bale to start an EPL game and win? I hope so

 

[C-oops]

Ledley being saved for the Liverpool match surely.

 

[AngerManagement]

I was just about to mention Bale and his poor EPL record as a starter for us.

Tomorrow is a perfect game (after beating them soundly already and having home advantage) for him to get the monkey of his back so to speak.

I am really hoping we can put it a sterling performance again and see them off early, so that any jitters or concerns Bale my have in his head with his current record can be put to bed. Who knows, once he gets his first win he could go from strength to strength (psycological aspect of football not to be underrated)

 

[hughy]

I think the game tomorrow is the match Bale has been waiting for. If we can't beat Hull at home with Bale in the team, we're doomed! :lol:

 

[stemark44]

I think the game tomorrow is the match Bale has been waiting for. If we can't beat Hull at home with Bale in the team, we're doomed! :lol:

Totally agree,if we lose tomorrow with Bale in the team it means he is a Jonah and should be sold immediately.

 

[elvis7754]

No mention of J'OH. But Sky Sports reckon he will be in the squad.

Could be an interesting one. Shock starter at LB or CM (Wilson rested...). Surely not?