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Zokora keen to impress

14 Oct 2006 - 10:56:44

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Didier Zokora wants to put the recent diving controversy behind him and forge a successful career at White Hart Lane.

Zokora earned widespread criticism for a blatant dive against Portsmouth, winning a penalty that proved to be decisive in a 2-1 victory for the Londoners.

However, the 25-year-old Ivory Coast schemer wants to move on and focus on proving his worth after a big-money move from St Etienne in the summer.

Zokora told the club's official website: "I have spoken with both Martin Jol and (sporting director) Damien Comolli about what happened against Portsmouth and what was said will remain between us.

"I was amazed at the amount of attention the incident got in the press and I realise now that everything Premiership footballers do is under the spotlight.

"But what matters most to me is what our fans think. Wherever I have played in my career I have always given everything for my team and that is the same here.

"I have a great deal of respect for this club and the fans. I want them to remember me as a great player, so for me it is important that I am judged on my footballing ability."