Source: SKY_Sports
Redknapp blasts 'crazy' run
Harry Redknapp has vented his frustration at Tottenham's hectic forthcoming fixture schedule.[LNB] Spurs' Uefa Cup clash with Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday starts a run of six games in 17 days.[LNB]That timetable includes several crunch Premier League encounters, as the club continue to battle against the drop, and a Carling Cup final date with Manchester United.[LNB]The action-packed period could make or break Tottenham's season and Redknapp is not happy about having to push his players to breaking point.[LNB]"It's crazy the way they have piled the fixtures," he said. [LNB]"After this we've got three days between every game."[LNB]To add to Redknapp's woes the pitch Spurs will face when they take to the field against the Ukrainian champions in midweek is likely to sap energy from already tired legs.[LNB]"I'm not blaming the pitch, but it's just a poor pitch," added the Tottenham chief.[LNB]"That's what you will get out here this time of year. You wouldn't play on a non-league pitch like that."[LNB]Right attitudeRedknapp has made it clear that he plans to shuffle his pack for the European encounter, with Darren Bent likely to be offered an opportunity to stake a claim for a regular role.[LNB]The England international has expressed his frustration at a lack of action this season, but Redknapp believes that is a positive sign.[LNB]"That's what you want, you want people who are not happy if they are not in the team," he said. [LNB]"If they are happy not playing they are no good to you - if they are just going to take their money. [LNB]"Keep doing it on the pitch and he'll play, it's not a problem.[LNB]"He's got a good chance of playing Monday night at Hull. He is right in my thoughts after coming on at Bolton and did really well."[LNB]
