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. 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. Beckford took his tally to the season to 24 with a brace against League One promotion rivals Colchester last weekend. Spot on: One of Beckford's two goals against Spurs was a penaltyThe frontman may have withdrawn his transfer request but, given Beckford is out of contract at the end of the season, Redknapp would not be surprised to see a club make their move in the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. '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. Impressed: Spurs boss Redknapp'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. 'They will wait and take him at the end of the season on a free.'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.'Michael Dawson has been captaining the team, and has done a good job,' the Spurs boss said. '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.' 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