Source: Daily_Mail
PICTURE SPECIAL: Robbie raring to go after first training session with Spurs
Robbie Keane has expressed his delight at returning 'home' to Tottenham[LNB]. [LNB]The 28-year-old Ireland striker endured a torrid time at Liverpool [LNB]following his £20million summer move from north London to Merseyside and manager Rafa Benitez decided to cut his losses and allow Keane a return to White Hart Lane for £15m on transfer deadline day. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Back in black: Keane looks the part in the Spurs training kit[LNB]Speaking to Tottenham's official website, Keane said: 'Coming back to Spurs was an easy decision to make because this is my home. Firstly, in respect of the club - but also my house is in the area and everything is set up for me to walk right back into. [LNB][LNB] Old pals act: Pascal Chimbonda (left) is also back for a second spell at the Lane[LNB]'I'm delighted to be back at a club I have very strong feelings from having previously spent six wonderful years here. [LNB]'It would have been difficult for me to have gone anywhere else while a club I have such strong feelings for has this fight on its hands. [LNB]'It's funny how football works sometimes and situations turn around very quickly, but I can assure fans I will be giving my all to make sure this club stays in the Premier League.' [LNB]And Keane revealed his determination to fire relegation-threatened Tottenham up the table. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Front runner: Keane sets the pace with Didier Zokora and Michael Dawson[LNB] [LNB] On the ball: Keane stays focused as fellow new boy Wilson Palacios closes in[LNB]He said: 'It's been an up-and-down season for the club and there's been a lot of change, including a change of manager, but now it's up to us as players to start getting the team up the table. [LNB]'I'm coming back to a fantastic club with fantastic players. I am extremely excited about this new chapter in my career, even though it doesn't feel as if the previous chapter really ended.' [LNB][LNB][LNB] A good sign: Keane was happy to give autographs as he left training[LNB]Despite Keane's nightmare spell at Liverpool, the Irishman refused to criticise his former club. [LNB]'It was a difficult time for me at Liverpool, but there's no point in dwelling on it.'[LNB] Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp expressed his delight at adding Keane's signature to earlier January buys Jermain Defoe, Wilson Palacios, Carlo Cudicini and Pascal Chimbonda. [LNB]'I'm delighted to have Robbie back. I couldn't be more pleased. I think he's a terrific player, a terrific character and just the type of lad we need here. [LNB]'He's a leader, he gives his all every time he plays and has great ability. He will be fantastic for us and his enthusiasm will rub off on other players around him. [LNB]'The chairman has been tremendous in backing me and bringing these players back. I know Daniel (Levy) worked very hard to try and keep Robbie here in the first place and just as hard to get him back. [LNB]'Robbie knows what he's doing, you can rely on him; he's a clever player and plays with that enthusiasm.' [LNB] Benitez points the finger at Keane for his failure to become a Liverpool legend[LNB]Selling Keane is a risk worth taking, insists Liverpool boss Benitez[LNB]JAMIE REDKNAPP: Robbie has point to prove after his Rafa nightmare[LNB]Liverpool offloading Keane during the title run-in is pure madness[LNB]Spurs return has Keane climbing the cash table with only Anelka and Veron more expensive[LNB]Spurs boss Harry satisfied with his new recruits at White Hart Lane[LNB]How will Redknapp, the fan of little and large partnerships up front, manage to fit Keane and Defoe in the same Spurs team?[LNB]TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] [LNB]
