Paul Robinson is convinced
Tottenham can break the stranglehold of the big four, provided they
retain the services of star striker Dimitar
Berbatov.
Spurs fell short in the Premiership this season, as Manchester
United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal held sway once again.
The North Londoners did show some real quality and England keeper
Robinson feels they are close to mounting a title challenge.
"At the moment, the way the game is at the moment, we are the best
of the rest and it is up to teams like ourselves, Everton, Bolton
who are finishing fifth, sixth and seventh to try and break into
the top four to try and break the mould," Robinson told the
website.
Berbatov has shone in his first season in the Premiership and is
being linked with a move to Manchester United.
Robinson is aware of the transfer talk, but has urged Spurs to
fight to retain the services of the Bulgarian marksman.
"I don't think we are far off; we have got to keep hold of the
players we have got," added Robinson. "There is speculation about
one of our players, it is important we keep him and make a couple
of additions and then I don't think we are far off from breaking
in.
"He (Berbatov) is very good, very special. He is naturally gifted
and a natural goalscorer.
"He is high quality and has done wonderfully this year."
