The Bulgarian left White Hart Lane under something of a cloud in
the summer after reportedly refusing to play for the
Lilywhites.
His late transfer to Manchester United also occurred on transfer
deadline day, leaving Spurs little time to find a replacement for
the striker. This represented another event which many fans felt
contributed to the north Londoners disastrous start to the
season.
However, speaking to The Sun, Berbatov admitted he
still watched his former team’s games and revealed they held a
unique place in his heart.
“I will always have special feelings for Tottenham,” said the
27-year-old, “They showed me the way in English football. I will
never have anything bad to say about the club. I watch every game
they play.”
The Red Devil also confessed that he had not expected to see his
side start the season so badly, going seven games without a win, a
run that saw them sink to the bottom of the league table. Berbatov
admitted: “I was just surprised the team got off to such a bad
start because Juande Ramos was a very good coach.”
Ramos was subsequently replaced by Harry Redknapp and the team
are now unbeaten since the new manager’s arrival, a situation that
is delighting their former striker. He said: “Now Harry
Redknapp has come in, a very experienced manager, and I am pleased
they are going up the table.”
Berbatov is due to return to White Hart Lane on December 13 as
Spurs entertain Manchester United and despite being a former
favourite is not guaranteed a warm welcome by the fans he used to
thrill.