Parker: We want our Harry back
LIVERPOOL 0 vs TOTTENHAM 0
TOTTENHAM midfielder Scott Parker admits the absence of manager Harry Redknapp is damaging his side’s push for the Premier League title.
Redknapp was unable to be with his team at Anfield last night after spending the day at Southwark Crown Court, where over the course of the last fortnight he has been contesting two charges of cheating the public revenue.
Technical issues with a plane that was due to fly Redknapp up to Liverpool forced the Spurs boss to watch the match on TV.
Without him, the visitors relied on a monumental performance from Parker to ensure they left Anfield with a point that just about keeps them in contact with leaders Manchester City.
“Harry gives that extra bit of energy. We’ve missed him the past couple of weeks,” said Parker, whose side remain in third place in the Premier League table, seven points behind City.
“We’ll be absolutely delighted when he comes back. It was a tough night.”
Parker was at the heart of Tottenham’s rearguard effort and put his body on the line on more than one occasion, most notably when Luis Suarez, returning from his lengthy suspension, connected with the England midfielder’s midriff with his right boot.
After soaking up so much pressure, Spurs missed the best chance of the night with four minutes remaining when Gareth Bale broke the offside trap but shot weakly at Pepe Reina.