• Premier League

Redknapp reveals Beckham 'problem'

ESPN staff
October 13, 2011
David Beckham's commitment in training impressed Harry Redknapp © Getty Images
Enlarge

Harry Redknapp has admitted it may be tough to bring David Beckham to Tottenham due to the midfielder's desire to play regular football.

Beckham spent a portion of last season training with Tottenham and with his contract in MLS winding down, talk has suggested he could be heading back to White Hart Lane.

Spurs boss Redknapp was hugely impressed by Beckham's work-rate and attitude, but has claimed he would find it tough to offer him a regular start if he signed him in January.

"I was so impressed with David as a person, as a player," Redknapp told the Daily Telegraph of the 36-year-old. "He was fantastic to have around the club, a class act. For any young player looking at him, he's a great role model. There was no attitude to him, no 'side'.

"The problem I'd have is that David would want to play regularly, and I couldn't guarantee him that at this stage. It's difficult: I have Aaron Lennon coming back, Rafael van der Vaart playing off the right. I have lots of options. I could play Gareth Bale on one side and Luka Modric on the other. Sandro is also looking like he could end up a top player. Then there's Scott Parker.

"So to bring David in and not play him would be a problem."

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Close

ABOUT COOKIES

To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies.

More Info Here Cookie Choices