McGrath: Leave Ledley to train on his own and Spurs will reap the rewards

25 March 2009 11:23
Paul McGrath insists Tottenham crock Ledley King should be able to train as he wants.[LNB]Former Manchester United and Aston Villa defender McGrath appreciates King's problems more than most.[LNB]The ex-Republic of Ireland international had numerous knee operations and like the Tottenham captain, rarely trained between matches.[LNB] Battle: Ledley King (top) has been hampered by knee problems[LNB]He said: 'I had a very understanding physio at Villa in Jim Walker. Inmy time there I had a few different managers and it had to be explainedto them that I couldn't do a lot of the training systems they had.[LNB]'It worked out a treat for me. I'd go in and do a little bit of bike work for 20 minutes, have a bath and then head home.[LNB]Legend: Paul McGrath[LNB]'Because of the way Jim explained it, telling them they had to leave meto my own devices during the week but I'd be OK for Saturday, it was OK.[LNB]'I've seen Ledley play a few times this season and he gives his all on the pitch. He's a magnificent player, he's not afraid to tackle and reads the game brilliantly.[LNB]'If it means he doesn't have to train as hard or as regularly as the other lads, then if I was Harry Redknapp I'd be happy with that but the international call-up would have caused some friction between club and country.[LNB]'I almost joined West Ham when Harry was there so he knew my situation...he knew I couldn't train too much. I think he'll give Ledley the benefit of the doubt and in return Ledley will give him everything he has. 'I just hope he keeps playing for a long time because I love watching good defenders and Ledley is a grand footballer.'[LNB] REVEALED: The real reason why raging Redknapp has gone to war with Capello's England over Spurs crock KingCapello stands firm on King: England coach will pick Spurs defender again despite rowTOTTENHAM FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]  

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