Source: Team_Talk
Redknapp fears stalled start
Harry Redknapp is wary of Tottenham getting left behind by their Premier League rivals if Saturday's clash against Everton is postponed.[LNB] This week's rioting in London, as well as subsequent outbreaks around the country, have thrown a number of fixtures into uncertainty ahead of the opening weekend. [LNB]Spurs' visit of the Toffees at White Hart Lane is among the games in doubt, with the Premier League set to make a decision over any postponements on Thursday. [LNB]England's high-profile friendly match against Holland at Wembley was abandoned earlier this week, as well as several Carling Cup fixtures, and Tottenham boss Redknapp understands that safety is the priority. [LNB]But the manager is keeping his fingers crossed that all of this weekend's curtain-raisers can go ahead as scheduled. [LNB]Redknapp told The Independent: "Hopefully it will be OK. It is different if all the games are off but there is nothing worse than being left behind at the start of the season. [LNB]"We don't want a situation where everyone else has started and we are sat there with no points. [LNB]"A lot depends on what happens [overnight]. Then we have to make a decision. If it all quietens down, hopefully things can get back to normal.[LNB]"It is very difficult. The police are being used all over the place at the moment. It just depends on how it goes from here. [Last night] is the crucial one. Hopefully it will all settle down. Watching the pictures, some of it has been unbelievable."[LNB]He added in The Sun: "I totally understand why they postponed last night's England-Holland international match at Wembley. [LNB]"If Tottenham's Premier League match against Everton is to be played on Saturday - along with all the other fixtures - then we cannot afford to have any more problems. [LNB]"Equally, if the riots continue, then I would completely respect the decision of the police and other authorities to call the games off."
