Source: Daily_Mail
Spurs boss Redknapp tips Jermaine Beckford to be a Premier League star
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp reckons Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford would be a good gamble for a Barclays Premier League side to take. [LNB]The 26-year-old hit the headlines when he netted the goal which knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford, and then went on to score a dramatic equaliser against Tottenham with a stoppage-time penalty to earn Leeds a fourth-round replay. [LNB]Beckford took his tally to the season to 24 with a brace against League One promotion rivals Colchester last weekend. [LNB] Spot on: One of Beckford's two goals against Spurs was a penalty[LNB]The frontman may have withdrawn his transfer request but, given Beckford is out of contract at the end of the season, Redknapp would not be surprised to see a club make their move in the summer - with Championship leaders Newcastle a likely interested party. [LNB]'He did well and would be a good gamble for someone in the Premier League, I am sure someone will take him,' said the Spurs boss ahead of his side's trip to Elland Road. [LNB]Impressed: Spurs boss Redknapp[LNB]'He is a free at the end of the season, and someone has probably done a deal with him, rather than paying a couple of million for him now. [LNB]'They will wait and take him at the end of the season on a free.'[LNB]With Robbie Keane having joined Celtic on loan, Redknapp confirmed centre-back Michael Dawson would step in as skipper again, given Ledley King will be rested.[LNB]'Michael Dawson has been captaining the team, and has done a good job,' the Spurs boss said. [LNB]'He signed a new contract, has been in great form, a real leader who leads by example and so he will be captain the team against Leeds.'[LNB] Spurs tie could be cracker but Leeds boss is more worried about HartlepoolFootballers must behave or walk away from the game, says Harry RedknappKilmarnock 1 Celtic 0: Robbie Keane burns fingers as he's sold a dummyTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
