Dawson wins the captain's armband at Spurs after Keane's move to Celtic

02 February 2010 15:57
Leading by example: Dawson[LNB]Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has named Michael Dawson club captain.[LNB]Central defender Dawson takes over the armband after Robbie Keane joined Celtic on loan for the rest of the season.[LNB]Keane took over the captaincy from Ledley King when he arrived back at Spurs from Liverpool 12 months ago but Redknapp decided against reinstating the defender due to the ongoing knee problems which prevent him playing every game.[LNB]Centre-half Dawson leads his team-mates for the first time in Wednesday night's FA Cup replay at Leeds.[LNB] Redknapp said: 'I needed someone as captain who is going to play regularly.'[LNB] Leeds v TOTTENHAM: Roman Pavlyuchenko and Ledley King to miss FA Cup clashSpurs boss Harry Redknapp brings defender Kyle Walker back from loan spell at Sheffield UnitedPortsmouth sign former Tottenham defender Ricardo Rocha as replacement for Spurs-bound Younes KaboulPavlyuchenko could still be on his way as Spurs striker's agent calls RussiansRobbie Keane sets sights on SPL title after swapping Spurs for CelticTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

Source: Daily_Mail