Keane - Great to be back

08 February 2009 20:48
Robbie Keane was happy to be back at White Hart Lane, but was disappointed not to mark his second Tottenham debut with victory over Arsenal.[LNB] The Irishman completed a return to Spurs on transfer deadline day after a frustrating six-month spell at title contenders Liverpool.[LNB]He was given the captaincy for Sunday's derby against Arsenal, but was unable to lead his team to a crucial victory in the battle against relegation.[LNB]However, Keane was delighted to pull on a Spurs shirt again and praised the reception he received from the home supporters.[LNB]"It's great to be back," Keane told Sky Sports. "The fans have always been superb to me and it was the same."[LNB]Plugging awayKeane had a chance to win the game for Spurs, but headed Aaron Lennon's cross over the bar early in the second half.[LNB]He added: "It was a great ball by Aaron. It didn't go in, but we kept plugging away.[LNB]"We were pushing for the whole game, give us credit for that. We couldn't break them down, but hopefully we can push up the table now."[LNB]The 28-year-old was also disappointed Spurs failed to capitalise on playing against 10 men after Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue was sent off in the first half.[LNB]"We wanted to get three points and, especially when they were down to 10 men we didn't really take advantage of that," he continued.[LNB]"It was a bit disappointing. We wanted the three points today, but it wasn't to be."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports