MX23RW : Thursday, November 28 22:00:25| >> :60:2400:2400:

Harry Redknapp backs Emmanuel Adebayor to shine

Redknapp backs Adebayor to shine
© PA Photos
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp backs Emmanuel Adebayor to ignore the fans ahead of his return to the Emirates Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has backed Emmanuel Adebayor ahead of the striker's return to the Emirates Stadium for the North London derby between Spurs and Arsenal.

Adebayor, who played for the Gunners between 2006 and 2009, was subject to abusive chants last time the two teams met, but Redknapp is confident that the Togolese striker won't be affected by such factors when the two sides meet on Sunday.

"I'm sure he will enjoy going back there. He played well against them at home this year so I don't think it will be a problem," said Redknapp.

"I suppose he will get some stick. That goes with the territory when you go back to your old clubs, but I'm sure he can handle it. Hopefully he will keep his cool and that's what he needs to do.

"I don't know why people have to shout abuse and filth at people. I don't understand it. We didn't do it when I was a kid going to watch football. I hope they can go and enjoy the game on Sunday, get behind their team and get on with the game. Don't go there to abuse other people. That doesn't make sense."

Spurs currently sit in third place in the Premier League table, ten points ahead of their North London rivals.

ID:17636: cacheID:17636:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2297:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Andros Townsend
Read Next:
Townsend joins Birmingham on loan
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Fulham125341717018
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle125341313018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham124351519-415
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!