Harry Redknapp praised for FA Cup gamble as Spurs turn tide against Fulham

25 March 2010 10:40
Tottenham Hotspur were losing 1-0 in last night's quarter-final replay before Redknapp brought on Tom Huddlestone and David Bentley at half-time, followed by Roman Pavlyuchenko eight minues later.[LNB]Bentley responded with a goal two minutes into the second period, Pavlyuchenko then added a second, before Eidur Gudjohnsen completed victory over Fulham that takes Spurs to Wembley for a semi-final with Portsmouth.[LNB] Related ArticlesRedknapp relishing Cup reunion with PortsmouthDebate: Who's the Manager of the Year?Tottenham Hotspur 3 Fulham 1Bobby Zamora strengthens World Cup caseSpurs equipped for dual effort, says GudjohnsenHarry Redknapp: Jamie O'Hara must watch his mouthGudjohnsen applauded Redknapp's bravery, saying: 'I was well happy with his last substitution because it's risky but it worked. [LNB]'It was a fantastic decision. With David getting the goal early it gave us a boost, then we pressed forward really well and that won us the game. [LNB]'It's a good squad and we're showing that in the League and cup. We have a tough run-in but we have players of good quality and I'm just pleased to be here.'[LNB]Bentley added: 'It might have been my first touch and I don't think I've done that before. We came out and looked to pick the tempo up. [LNB]'That's what I tried to do and my first touch went in. We needed to put a stamp on the game, that's what the manager told us.[LNB]'We'll be confident going into the game against Portsmouth. It's a great place to play and I can't wait to be there.'[LNB]Spurs have a dress rehearsal against Portsmouth on Saturday in the Premier League, but there is concern over the fitness of two players. [LNB]Vedran Corluka left White Hart Lane on crutches, while Sebastien Bassong limped out with an ankle problem.[LNB]Redknapp said: 'We're getting desperately short on defenders.'[LNB]

Source: Telegraph