David Bentley's brilliant early strike put Spurs ahead, but Mikael Silvestre headed Arsenal level before half-time.
William Gallas put Arsenal in front seconds after the re-start and Emmanuel Adebayor bundled home their third.
Darren Bent pulled one back before Robin van Persie added Arsenal's fourth - but Jermaine Jenas's 89th-minute goal and Lennon's tap-in earned a point.
Bentley's audacious opener gave Redknapp the perfect start to his first official game in charge, but that early optimism soon disappeared as Arsenal took total control of the north London derby.
But once again Arsenal were guilty of their familiar crime of over-elaboration and missing chances, leaving the door open for Spurs to rescue a point from a game that looked lost.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
MEXICO OFFER TO REPLACE NIGERIA
Mexico have offered to replace Nigeria as host of next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup if Nigeria is eventually stripped of the right.
This is the submission of Fifa executive committee member Chuck Blazer who represents the Concacaf region.
Blazer said Mexico is ready if FIFA decide to look beyond the African continent for the new host of the competition.
“They have offered themselves and we are very proud of the fact,” Blazer said. “They have a very good and ready infrastructure.”
Mexico is scheduled to host the 24-team tournament in 2011. FIFA had earlier confirmed that Nigeria wants to pull out of hosting the event.
The world body must now decide whether to help finance the Nigeria or look elsewhere. Blazer says their leader Sepp Blatter is committed to holding the youth World Cup in Africa.
“I think he (Blatter) is going to continue to work to see whether they can find an appropriate alternative there first,” Blazer said.
Fifa said in a statement that Nigeria “is no longer in a position to provide its support for the organization of the tournament.”
The Nigerian government and football officials were at the Fifa headquarters in Zurich this week to explain their situation.
Nigeria President Umaru Yar’Adua had already said that funding the $30 million budget was not a priority. Six cities are in line to stage matches but all need work to upgrade stadiums and infrastructure.
This is the submission of Fifa executive committee member Chuck Blazer who represents the Concacaf region.
Blazer said Mexico is ready if FIFA decide to look beyond the African continent for the new host of the competition.
“They have offered themselves and we are very proud of the fact,” Blazer said. “They have a very good and ready infrastructure.”
Mexico is scheduled to host the 24-team tournament in 2011. FIFA had earlier confirmed that Nigeria wants to pull out of hosting the event.
The world body must now decide whether to help finance the Nigeria or look elsewhere. Blazer says their leader Sepp Blatter is committed to holding the youth World Cup in Africa.
“I think he (Blatter) is going to continue to work to see whether they can find an appropriate alternative there first,” Blazer said.
Fifa said in a statement that Nigeria “is no longer in a position to provide its support for the organization of the tournament.”
The Nigerian government and football officials were at the Fifa headquarters in Zurich this week to explain their situation.
Nigeria President Umaru Yar’Adua had already said that funding the $30 million budget was not a priority. Six cities are in line to stage matches but all need work to upgrade stadiums and infrastructure.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
MORINHO WINS OFF-THE PITCH WAR IN ITALY
Catania sporting director Pietro Lo Monaco has been fined and suspended for comments made during his war of words with Inter boss Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho and Lo Monaco became embroiled in a spat after Inter squeezed past Catania 2-1 in Week 2.The Special One antagonised the Etnei by claiming the score could have been 5-0 and that he could have played in goal for Inter.
Lo Monaco hit back and stated that Mourinho “needed a smack in the mouth.”Although the Catania man apologised and stressed that he wasn’t trying to incite violence, the Italian Football Federation has taken action against him.
The Rossazzurri man will be banned from his role for 40 days and has received a fine of just under £12,000
Mourinho and Lo Monaco became embroiled in a spat after Inter squeezed past Catania 2-1 in Week 2.The Special One antagonised the Etnei by claiming the score could have been 5-0 and that he could have played in goal for Inter.
Lo Monaco hit back and stated that Mourinho “needed a smack in the mouth.”Although the Catania man apologised and stressed that he wasn’t trying to incite violence, the Italian Football Federation has taken action against him.
The Rossazzurri man will be banned from his role for 40 days and has received a fine of just under £12,000
Friday, October 3, 2008
USA BASED S/LEONE STAR WARNS EAGLES
Leone Stars and United State based Houston Dynamo striker , Kei Kamara has warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria defenders that they would face a goal thirsty striker on October 11 in Abuja .
The striker who scored twice for Dynamo in their Tuesday night CONCACAF Champions League clash against Pumas UNAM said he was confident of accomplishing a similar action against the Nigerians.
With Leone Stars preparing to face the group four leaders in Abuja for their final 2010 Nations Cup/World Cup qualifiers, Kamara said his goals scoring form could edge the Super Eagles.
He said: “I missed our 2:1 home victory against Equatorial Guinea due to suspension. I want my comeback to be felt and I believe the only way is to get my first goal for my country.”
“The match is important for us to qualify as one of the eight best loosers in the qualifying series. We must go all out to win the match.”
Despite the striker scored twice for his club, they were held to a 4: 4 draw as their CONCACAF Champions League campaign still continues.
Kamara’s teammate, Craig Waibel headed Dynamo’s opener in the fourth minutes from a corner kick and 4 minutes latter, Kamara got his first goal of the day from a 12 yards rocket striker in the six-yard box to give Dynamo’s a 2-0 lead.
Dante Lopez and Efrain Juarez gave Pumas the equalizer before Kamara converted a penalty as Dynamo regained a 3-2 lead. Waibel again scored for Dynamo before Pumas got their equalizer.
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The striker who scored twice for Dynamo in their Tuesday night CONCACAF Champions League clash against Pumas UNAM said he was confident of accomplishing a similar action against the Nigerians.
With Leone Stars preparing to face the group four leaders in Abuja for their final 2010 Nations Cup/World Cup qualifiers, Kamara said his goals scoring form could edge the Super Eagles.
He said: “I missed our 2:1 home victory against Equatorial Guinea due to suspension. I want my comeback to be felt and I believe the only way is to get my first goal for my country.”
“The match is important for us to qualify as one of the eight best loosers in the qualifying series. We must go all out to win the match.”
Despite the striker scored twice for his club, they were held to a 4: 4 draw as their CONCACAF Champions League campaign still continues.
Kamara’s teammate, Craig Waibel headed Dynamo’s opener in the fourth minutes from a corner kick and 4 minutes latter, Kamara got his first goal of the day from a 12 yards rocket striker in the six-yard box to give Dynamo’s a 2-0 lead.
Dante Lopez and Efrain Juarez gave Pumas the equalizer before Kamara converted a penalty as Dynamo regained a 3-2 lead. Waibel again scored for Dynamo before Pumas got their equalizer.
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