Source: Telegraph
Harry Redknapp and Spurs are 'mocking me', says Roman Pavlyuchenko
Pavlyuchenko, 28, joined Spurs in the summer of 2008 from Spartak Moscow for £13.8 million but has struggled for regular first-team football at White Hart Lane, with the problem particularly acute for the Russia forward this season as he has made just four substitute appearances in the Premier League. [LNB]Speaking to the Russian press, Pavlyuchenko said: "You cannot even imagine how tired I am of sitting on the bench. Do you want to hear a joke in London? It goes: Harry Redknapp put Roman Pavlyuchenko into the starting line-up. [LNB] Related ArticlesTottenham Transfer TalkLedley King hails Tottenham's 'two teams'Redknapp: Lennon key to SpursTottenham 2 West Ham 0James eyes Tottenham moveFulham 0 Tottenham Hotspur 0"For me it would be funny if it was not so painful. I have a feeling that our manager is mocking me." [LNB]Pavlyuchenko's only starts this season have come in the Carling Cup, where he has played two games and scored once. [LNB]He also claims Redknapp told him he would be involved in the Carling Cup encounter with Manchester United at Old Trafford, only to be kept on the bench again. [LNB]"On the eve of the match he asked me to come to see him. He said: 'Tomorrow will be a chance to show your best in front of 75,000 spectators. We need to use it.' He used it by keeping me on the bench for 90 minutes." [LNB]
