Allen blasts 'two-bob' Wenger

03 October 2011 07:55
Tottenham coach Clive Allen has branded Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger "two bob" in the wake of their north London derby clash.[LNB] The pair squared up to each other after the final whistle on Sunday as Spurs celebrated a 2-1 victory at White Hart Lane.[LNB]A policeman had to separate the duo as they became embroiled in an angry confrontation, with Wenger refusing to shake Allen's hand.[LNB]The Spurs man was left fuming by the actions of the Gunners manager, but insists there was no foul-mouthed exchange on the touchline.[LNB]"He refused to shake my hand," said Allen.[LNB]"He says he didn't see me or hear me - but he's two bob he is, two bob."[LNB]Asked if he had sworn at the Frenchman, Allen added: "No, I didn't call him any dirty word."[LNB]Wenger, though, hit back by pointing out that there is no rule stipulating that he has to shake hands with every member of an opposing coaching staff.[LNB]"I shook the hand of the manager and the assistant manager," he said.[LNB]"How many hands do I have to shake? Is there a prescription?[LNB]"No words were exchanged and if the story of the game is Clive Allen, you must ask him. He wanted to make himself the story, yes."[LNB]Spurs boss Harry Redknapp attempted to play down the incident afterwards, claiming that he was happy with Wenger's reaction to suffering a painful defeat.[LNB]He said: "Arsene shook hands with me and I'm pleased with that. I think Clive went to shake hands and he missed him. He didn't see him.[LNB]"But if he's going to shake hands, either do it and mean it or don't do it at all.[LNB]"If he doesn't want to, he shouldn't. Okay, Clive wasn't happy but Arsene shook my hand and, for me, that was it."

Source: Team_Talk