CAPTAIN MARVEL ... Redknapp believe
Robbie Keane has the leadership qualities that Spurs
needs.
Keane, 28, was Spurs' skipper during his six years at
the club before last summer. And boss Redknapp said: "I just felt
with Robbie coming in there would be a new impetus with him as
captain.
"He can give an awful lot. He is a big personality and
we are a quiet team. "If Robbie has something to say, he is going
to say it. "He is a leader and has the personality to be a captain
of Tottenham."
Keane takes over the role from injury-plagued defender
Ledley King. England centre-back Jonathan Woodgate had also led the
side in King's absence.
Redknapp said: "I have spoken to Ledley, who is
injured, and also to Jonathan and they have been fine about it.
"Jonathan said, 'Nothing will change. I still want to be a leader
out there,' which is good."
Meanwhile, Keane cannot wait to get started at Spurs.
He said: "I'm delighted to be back at a club I have very strong
feelings from having previously spent six wonderful years here.
"Coming back to Spurs was an easy decision to make because this is
my home.
"Firstly in respect of the Club - but also my house is
in the area and everything is set up for me to walk right back
into. "It's funny how football works sometimes and situations turn
around very quickly but I can assure fans I will be giving my all
to make sure this club stays in the Premier League.
"It would have been difficult for me to have gone
anywhere else while a club I have such strong feelings for has this
fight on its hands.
"It was a difficult time for me at Liverpool, but
there's no point in dwelling on it. "Now I have the chance to work
with a fantastic manager in Harry Redknapp, who has done a great
job since he came in, so I am lucky to be getting this exciting
opportunity."
