David Bentley admits basement boys Tottenham have
become a "laughing stock" - but is backing boss Juande Ramos to
turn their fortunes around.
Spurs have claimed just two points from their first seven
matches - their worst start to a season since 1912.
Manager Juande Ramos, having been in the job for just under a
year, is under increasing pressure while questions are being asked
of sporting director Damien Comolli's activity in the transfer
market, allowing experienced strikers Dimitar Berbatov, Robbie
Keane and Jermain Defoe to all leave the club in the last 10 months
without finding suitable replacements.
"I know people are having a laugh at the fact we are bottom of
the league at the moment but it's up to everyone at the club to
stop the jokes," said Bentley.
"We're not happy with what has been happening. You cannot hide
from the situation but what we need are a team of leaders who take
responsibility. We have to grow as people.
"We have more than enough good players at Tottenham to get us
out of this situation and I give my word that we will."
Bentley, who moved to White Hart Lane from Blackburn in the
summer for £15million, does not regret the switch to north London
and is backing Ramos to turn things around.
"I'm fully behind him, 100 per cent," the 24-year-old told The
Sun.
"I still love being at Spurs and I don't regret joining the club
for one second.
"I know I haven't been at my best but I haven't become a bad
player in a fortnight. The manager believes in me."
