Redknapp blasts 'crazy' run

Harry Redknapp has vented his frustration at Tottenham's hectic forthcoming fixture schedule. Spurs' Uefa Cup clash with Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday starts a run of six games in 17 days.That timetable includes several crunch Premier League encounters, as the club continue to battle against the drop, and a Carling Cup final date with Manchester United.The action-packed period could make or break Tottenham's season and Redknapp is not happy about having to push his players to breaking point."It's crazy the way they have piled the fixtures," he said. "After this we've got three days between every game."To add to Redknapp's woes the pitch Spurs will face when they take to the field against the Ukrainian champions in midweek is likely to sap energy from already tired legs."I'm not blaming the pitch, but it's just a poor pitch," added the Tottenham chief."That's what you will get out here this time of year. You wouldn't play on a non-league pitch like that."Right attitudeRedknapp has made it clear that he plans to shuffle his pack for the European encounter, with Darren Bent likely to be offered an opportunity to stake a claim for a regular role.The England international has expressed his frustration at a lack of action this season, but Redknapp believes that is a positive sign."That's what you want, you want people who are not happy if they are not in the team," he said. "If they are happy not playing they are no good to you - if they are just going to take their money. "Keep doing it on the pitch and he'll play, it's not a problem."He's got a good chance of playing Monday night at Hull. He is right in my thoughts after coming on at Bolton and did really well."

Source: SKY_Sports