Posts Tagged ‘Ledley King’

  • King expected to be sidelined for at least another two weeks
    Tottenham skipper Ledley King faces at least another fortnight on the sidelines. The central defender has been out injured since he damaged his thigh in the victory at Wigan on February 21. In King’s absence Harry Redknapp has opted for a central defensive pairing of Michael Dawson and Sebastien Bassong, but also has Younes Kaboul to call upon. Meanwhile, Jermain...
    by admin at March 9th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • Tottenham unsure of King return
    Harry Redknapp admits that he is unsure how long Ledley King will be out of action for. The defender tore a thigh muscle during the second half of Tottenham’s 3-0 win at Wigan on Sunday. “Ledley has a bit of a tear, and do not know how long he will be out for,” said Redknapp. “The problem is when you are not training every day and playing, you...
    by admin at February 23rd, 2010 at 01:02 pm
  • King suffers injury blow
    Ledley King has suffered an injury blow after he was forced off during Tottenham’s 3-0 win at Wigan. The Spurs captain pulled up after 50 minutes with a problem in his upper leg and will now undergo a scan on the injury. “Ledley looks like he’s torn a muscle,” said Spurs boss Harry Redknapp. WHO SHOULD REPLACE KING IN THE SPURS DEFENCE?  KABOUL...
    by admin at February 21st, 2010 at 07:02 pm
  • King set to be handed new Spurs deal
    Tottenham Hotspur are set to hand Ledley King a new one-year contract. The central defender who suffers from a chronic knee problem has managed to start 13 Premier League games this season. Harry Redknapp said: ‘He’ll be here next season. We want Ledley as part of this club. He’s been here since he was a boy. You have to look after people like that and...
    by admin at February 21st, 2010 at 11:02 am
  • King backs Kaboul
    Ledley King is backing Younes Kaboul to become a big success in his second spell at the club. Kaboul moved to Spurs initially in the summer of 2007, but after one calamitous campaign, he was sold to Portsmouth. However, his move to the South Coast has reignited his career, with his performances catching the eye of many clubs this season. Spurs were successful in their...
    by Sam Parker at February 8th, 2010 at 01:02 pm
  • Harry backs King’s World Cup bid
    Harry Redknapp has issued his backing that Fabio Capello should include Ledley King in his World Cup squad. King has struggled with a long-term knee problem meaning he has issues playing consecutive games and Capello has stated he only wants players are fully fit and playing regularly for their clubs. But Redknapp feels Capello could do far worse than pick King and feels...
    by Sam Parker at February 8th, 2010 at 01:02 pm
  • King ruled out of Wolves clash
    Ledley King has been ruled out of the match against Wolves on Saturday. King has been struggling with a hamstring injury lately, but it’s his long-standing kne injury that has come to the fore again. Harry Redknapp said, “Ledley jarred his knee again. It’s blown up and swollen quite badly. “It was looking great, he’d worked hard for three...
    by Sam Parker at December 11th, 2009 at 06:12 pm
  • Redknapp worried about Woodgate set-back
    Harry Redknapp has revealed his concerns over Jonathan Woodgate, claiming he isn’t sure when the defender will return from his latest injury. Woodgate suffered groin injuries last season and missed the first three months of this season after having surgery on the complaint, but the problem has not gone away. He has only played 90 minutes twice this season, and his...
    by Sam Parker at December 6th, 2009 at 02:12 pm
  • Hutton could be used as bait for Upson
    Spurs are once again being linked with a move for West Ham defender, Matthew Upson. With Ledley King a perennial doubt, Redknapp could move for the England centre-back, with Alan Hutton moving the other way in a deal worth £10million. West Ham have been suffering financial difficulties for some time and Upson is likely to be the most in demand member of their squad,...
    by Sam Parker at November 30th, 2009 at 04:11 pm
  • Redknapp calls for video technology after Keane heartbreak
    Harry Redknapp has viewed the Republic of Ireland’s misfortunate as reason to instigate video technology into the game of football. Redknapp has had to deal with a dejected Robbie Keane after Ireland were controversially knocked out of the World Cup by France. Keane scored to take the game into extra-time, but a France goal, courtesy of former Gooner Thierry Henry’s...
    by Sam Parker at November 20th, 2009 at 05:11 pm