A late goal from England defender Jonathan Woodgate gave Spurs what could be a crucial three points in the fight against relegation as they beat fellow Premiership strugglers Hull 2-1 yesterday.
A late goal from England defender Jonathan Woodgate gave Spurs what could be a crucial three points in the fight against relegation as they beat fellow Premiership strugglers Hull 2-1 yesterday.
Woodgate's header in what was his 50th appearance for the London club four minutes from time gave Spurs only their second win in their last 10 Premier League matches and first away win since beating West Ham on December 8 last year.
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Hull City goalkeeper Matt Duke fails to stop a Jonathan Woodgate header in an English Premier League game yesterday. Tottenham Hotspurs won 2-1. PIC/AP |
For Hull relegation appears to be a real possibility as they have registered just one victory in their last 17 Premier League Games and are now just six points above the drop and one above Spurs.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp said he believed that his side had deserved the victory but bemoaned the fact that ahead of him and the club this week lies a UEFA Cup second leg clash with Shakhtar Donetsk, who beat them 2-0 in last week's first leg, on Thursday and then their defence of the League Cup against Manchester United on Sunday.
"We've got to play on Monday and Thursday and we've got a Cup final on Sunday. It's ludicrous," said Redknapp.
"We are trying to figure a team out for Thursday. It's a tough week but it's a great start."
His Hull counterpart Phil Brown said his side had been unfortunate and insisted they had what it took to escape relegation.
"This has been a progressive season," said Brown. We can't lose games like that.We've got to learn minute details we need to pick up on," Brown said.
"They know full well they didn't deserve to lose that game. I believe we have enough ability and character in the camp."
