Spurs boss Redknapp hails Nevilles passion as an example to us all

Published: 23 Sep 2009 - 10:00:59

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Spurs boss Redknapp hails Nevilles passion as an example to us all

Harry Redknapp takes his Tottenham side to Preston in the Carling Cup tonight urging them to show the same passion for their club as Gary Neville does for Manchester United. Neville’s controversial celebrations after United won the derby on Sunday have been condemned by the FA, but Redknapp said: ‘Look at the excitement Neville showed and he was only a sub. He was jumping higher than Fergie. ‘I remember losing at Bolton last year and looking at our bench — two of them were asleep with hats pulled down and blankets over them. I said, “It’s hard for 30 grand a week” and “Sorry for dragging you away from your missus”. United’s players don’t sit there feeling down. It’s something they develop, the mentality is brilliant.’ Michael Dawson, who has not played since suffering an achilles injury in April, returns for Spurs but fellow defenders Jonathan Woodgate, Ledley King and Sebastien Bassong are out.