Posts Tagged ‘Luka Modric’

  • Modric: One of the best goals I’ve scored
    Luka Modric admits that his goal against Everton was one of the best of his career. The midfielder scored Tottenham’s second in the 2-1 win at White Hart Lane on Sunday where he managed to clip the ball over Tim Howard’s head that went in off the underside of the crossbar.  The build-up of the goal had seen Modric link up neatly with his Croatian counterparts...
    by admin at March 1st, 2010 at 01:03 pm
  • Modric anticipating 2010
    Luka Modric is looking forward to the New Year after making his return from injury. Modric was sidelined for over three months after fracturing his fibula in August’s 2-1 win over Birmingham. He made his return to the Spurs starting line up in Monday’s victory over West Ham, scoring a goal and reported no reaction to his injury. “It was good to start...
    by Sam Parker at December 29th, 2009 at 08:12 pm
  • Modric blow for Tottenham
    Luka Modric will miss Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Blackburn Rovers. The Croatian international who has only just recovered from a leg fracture has picked up an ankle injury and won’t feature at Ewood Park. David Bentley is doubtful with a calf strain while Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate are still sidelined. Spurs (from): Gomes, Corluka, Assou-Ekotto, Bassong,...
    by admin at December 18th, 2009 at 03:12 pm
  • Kranjcar looking forward to Luka link-up
    Niko Kranjcar believes that Tottenham Hotspur will benefit when he links up with Luka Modric in midfield. Many had seen Kranjcar’s arrival from Portsmouth as not being able to play in the same Spurs midfield as Modric due to them both playing on the left side. Kranjcar has been in impressive form for Spurs, most notably against Wigan, Aston Villa and Manchester...
    by admin at December 17th, 2009 at 05:12 pm
  • Modric thanks Spurs fans
    Luka Modric has paid tribute to Tottenham’s supporters after his return from injury. The Croatian came off the bench during the 1-0 defeat to Wolves to make his first appearance since fracturing his fibula against Birmingham City in August. He told the club’s official website: “The reception the fans gave me when I came on meant a lot to me. They have...
    by admin at December 14th, 2009 at 02:12 pm
  • Redknapp plays down Bentley arguement
    Harry Redknapp has played down rumours that David Bentley has no future at the club. The Daily express reported a big falling out between the pair, after Bentley produced a poor performance against Grays Atheltic in a friendly. Redknapp did however admit he was disappointed with the attitude shown by Bentley in the behind-closed-doors match. “It wasn’t a real...
    by Sam Parker at December 11th, 2009 at 06:12 pm
  • Modric looking forward to return
    Luka Modric is eagar to get back into action after beginning his return to fitness from a broken leg. The Croatian playmaker played for 70 minutes in a behind closed doors friendly match against Grays Athletic on Monday. Harry Redknapp monitored his progress in the match and with his return to the fray, Modric is hoping he’ll be back in the first team soon enough. He...
    by Sam Parker at December 9th, 2009 at 02:12 pm
  • Modric returns to action today
    Luka Modric will today line up for Tottenham Hotspur in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the club’s training ground. The Croatian international has been out of action since he suffered a fracture to his right fibula in the 2-1 win over Birmingham in September in a challenge with Lee Bowyer. If the 24-year-old comes through the game unscathed, then he could be ready...
    by admin at December 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
  • Redknapp: Modric is on his way back
    Harry Redknapp has revealed that Luka Modric has been training with Tottenham’s youth team as he continues his comeback. The Croatian midfielder has been missing since August when he suffered a fractured fibula in the win against Birmingham City. “Luka trained with the kids and he was moving a lot better,” said Redknapp. “So he’s on his way...
    by admin at November 30th, 2009 at 02:11 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