GARETH BALE is likely to be out of
action for the rest of Spurs’ season, writes Tony
Little.
The left-back suffered foot ligament damage in
Dec-ember and docs say he will need time to recover.
Spurs sporting director Damien Comolli said: “We’re all
disappointed but he’s 18 and his long-term fitness is our
priority.”
Boss Juande Ramos marked his 100th day in charge paying
tribute to English football. He said: “It’s definitely unique.”
CHRIS GUNTER insists he will not
become the invisible Tottenham teen, writes JANINE SELF
The full-back moved to the Lane from Cardiff in a
£2million deal last month.
His Wales coach John Toshack fears the 18-year-old may
not get many games.
But Gunter argued: “The people in charge are willing to
give me opportunities to be involved in games.
“I’m confident I’ll get a chance and when that happens
I’ll take it.”
STEVE STAUNTON teamed up with Gary
McAllister last night for the third time and vowed to help Leeds
return to the top of English football.
Staunton made his pledge after being named No 2 to new
Elland Road boss McAllister.
The former Republic of Ireland boss said: “When Gary
was manager at Coventry he bought me as a player and I also played
alongside him at Liverpool.
“I hope I can be of assistance to him now and help this
great club get back to where it belongs.”
GARY MEGSON still has the £15million
Bolton received from Chelsea for Nicolas Anelka.
Manager Megson said: “What we spent in the transfer
window wasn’t the money we got for Nicolas — it was already
there.”
BURY have named former player Alan
Knill as their new boss to replace axed Chris Casper.
