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Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has played down the bust-up between Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Vedran Corluka. The full-backs were involved in a pushing match, which earned them a warning from referee Mike Dean during the 2-1 win at Soke. Redknapp said: “I haven’t seen what happened but they’ve probably just had a row. They probably didn’t understand each...

Benoit Assou-Ekotto admits he is looking forward to battling Gareth Bale for the left-back position at Tottenham. Assou-Ekotto had been playing his best football this season since joining the club, but suffered a groin strain at the end of December. “I have always had three or four players to battle with in my position, from Young-Pyo Lee when I first arrived here...

Harry Redknapp admits that Benoit Assou-Ekotto will have to work hard to get his place back from Gareth Bale. The Welsh left-back has been in fine form since coming in for the injured Assou-Ekotto. Redknapp said: “My other left-back, Benoit (Assou-Ekotto), was playing as well as anyone in the country – but he has got his work cut out to get back in the team...

Tottenham have been handed a massive January boost after Cameroon opted against calling up Sebastian Bassong. Bassong had been expected to join up with the squad for the African Nations Cup, leaving Harry Redknapp expressing his concerns over defensive cover. With Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate perenially injured, Spurs are currently left with only Bassong and Michael...

Harry Redknapp has claimed that Gareth Bale will be given his chance to impress when Benoit Assou-Ekotto heads to Angola for the African Nations Cup. Assou-Ekotto is established as first choice left-back, with Redknapp describing him as the most improved player in his squad since he took over. However, this form has earned him a call-up to the Cameroon squad in January,...

Harry Redknapp has drawn a line under the Assou-Ekotto incident and says he will not be taking any further action against the defender. Assou-Ekotto was involved in a confrontation with a fan after the 1-0 home defeat to Wolves and had to be pulled away from it by Joe Jordan. Spurs have organised for the Cameroon international to meet the fan, who is believed to be Norwegian,...

Benoit Assou-Ekotto is to meet with the fan he clashed with on Saturday in order to bring an ‘amicable’ end to the issue. The Tottenham left-back was involved in an angry confrontation next to the tunnel after the final whistle and had to dragged away by Joe Jordan. Police were investigating the incident, whilst the FA are awaiting the referee’s report...

The FA are waiting on a report from Saturday’s defeat to Wolves before they decide to launch any investigation into the conduct of Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Assou-Ekotto had an angry confrontation with a supporter at the end of the game and had to be dragged away by Joe Jordan. Police are currently investigating ‘an allegation of assault’ in relation to the...

The FA have not decided if Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face any investigation into his clash with a fan. They are awaiting reports after the Tottenham full-back confronted a Spurs fan next to the tunnel following the 1-0 defeat to Wolves at White Hart Lane on Saturday. Police have already confirmed they are looking into the matter, while Spurs are reviewing CCTV footage.

Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto is facing an investigation into his clash with a fan, police have confirmed. The left-back had to be pulled away by assistant boss Joe Jordan after he confronted a Spurs supporte next to the tunnel following the 1-0 defeat to Wolves at White Hart Lane. A police spokesperson said: “The police are investigating an allegation...