Redknapp unhappy with Pavlyuchenko

17 May 2009 21:24
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has accused Roman Pavlyuchenko of disrespecting fans and his team-mates by storming down the tunnel against Manchester City.[LNB] Pavlyuchenko, who had just made a mess of a simple finish, reacted angrily to being substituted with 15 minutes to go against City, with Spurs going on to record a 2-1 win. Redknapp appeared to clap sarcastically when his striker headed straight to the dressing room.[LNB] "I don't like that," said the Spurs boss. "It's not something I like. You're looking to scrap away."[LNB] The manager added: "The fans are here and paying their money to watch and I think when a player runs down the tunnel without sitting down and watching and getting behind the team, I think that is disrespectful to his team-mates."[LNB] Pavlyuchenko's future has been in doubt after an inconsistent first season in England.[LNB] Redknapp confirmed there would be some players leaving in the summer, with David Bentley among those who could depart.[LNB] "David is going to be a player looking at it and thinking 'hang on a minute, I'm not getting in the team even when Aaron Lennon is not fit. Maybe it is time I moved on'," Redknapp said. [LNB] "As a person I like him very much, he's a good lad and a good player. I've played differently and changed the way we've played a bit. I've had results so no-one can complain."

Source: Eurosport