Jonathan Woodgate suffers injury setback casting doubt over Tottenham career

30 March 2011 08:10
Jonathan Woodgate's hopes of resurrecting his Tottenham career were dashed on Tuesday when the defender suffered another injury setback. [LNB]Woodgate, 31, has made just one appearance, as substitute, for Spurs this season but had hopes of securing a new deal at White Hart Lane when his current contract expires this summer. [LNB]But the former Real Madrid and Newcastle stopper limped off during a friendly with Barnet after suffering a calf strain to cast fresh doubt over his future in north London. [LNB] Solo appearance: Woodgate's only game for Spurs this season was the memorable victory away in Milan [LNB]Boss Harry Redknapp had been hoping to offer the defender a new contract and rates him as 'one of the best around,' but conceded it could be difficult for him to come back from this latest problem. [LNB]Redknapp said: 'It's not good news - a real blow to him and the club.[LNB]'He had been training well recently and I was hoping to feature him against Real next week. He'll still travel with us as part of the squad. Real is his old club and this match means so much to him.'  Spurs stopper Gallas signs two-year contract extension at White Hart LaneSpurs heroes set for return - Ossie and Ricky to hook-up in Legends CupD-day for Lennon as Spurs star sweats over race to be ready for MadridAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Jonathan Woodgate, Harry Redknapp Places: Newcastle, London

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