Harry Houdini

Congratulations to Harry Redknapp on his terrific (definitely a Harry word) start to his managerial reign at White Hart Lane.

He has tried to simplify the way the team plays and communicate with the players and staff more directly than his predecessor - and it is a formula which has so far paid handsome dividends. 7 points from Tottenham's last 3 fixtures is a big step forward for the club.

Yes, Spurs have rode their luck on the pitch - on another day, they might have lost to both Liverpool and Arsenal - but the players are showing more intent and belief when they step onto the pitch and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, they have re-discovered the vital art of goalscoring.

Look out for greater contributions from Huddlestone, Lenon, Jenas and Bentley in particular.

Unfortunately, some of the players' comments over the past 10 days have left a slightly sour taste in my mouth, thus detracting from what might have been the greatest footballing week of my life (sad I know!).

Pavlyuchenko is not renown in his country for his wisdom but must surely realise that slagging Ramos of days after dedicating his first PL goal (under Redknapp's charge) to his old boss just doesn't make any sense and it is rich of players such as Bentley and Bent, who have under-performed this season to question Ramos' methodology.

Just my thoughts for what they are worth...feel free to comment.

Regards,
Chris