Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko wants to reward Harry Redknapp

15 April 2009 08:31
Since his £13.7m from Spartak Moscow, Pavlyuchenko has failed to land a regular berth at Tottenham, yet the 27-year-old has still netted 14 goals this season.[LNB]He said: "When you are on the bench for five games in a row, when the press are getting to you, to come off the bench and score straight away is incredibly important.[LNB] Related ArticlesPremier League actionBentley scores brace against ArsenalTottenhams European hopes boosted by Jermain Defoes return to trainingTottenham manager Harry Redknapp wants Roman Pavlyuchenko to stayLanguage a barrier to Roman Pavlyuchenko at TottenhamChelseas Guus Hiddink denies David Villa and Roman Pavlyuchenko interest"The goal will certainly give me strength for the battle for a place in the team. My belief that I would definitely get my chance encouraged me. [LNB]"I had to keep myself fit and in form so as not to miss it. I needed that goal like never before – even more so as it was the winner."[LNB]When asked at the weekend whether Pavlyuchenko would stay, Redknapp said: "Of course, I want to keep all my best players.[LNB]"There is more adjusting to do but technically he is a top-class player."[LNB][LNB][LNB][LNB][LNB] 

Source: Telegraph