Woody targets silverware
Defender puts cups ahead of Champions League place
Last updated: 9th May 2008
Cup that! Woodgate wants to enjoy that winning feeling again
I'd take an FA Cup win. I know the club might disagree with me because they get more money if you finish fourth but it doesn't go down in history, does it? Winning the FA Cup is a bit of history. What's fourth?
Jonathan Woodgate
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Jonathan Woodgate is targeting a place in the Champions League with Tottenham but would swap a top-four finish for another trophy next season.
Woodgate scored the winner in the Carling Cup final in February and would choose more silverware over qualifying for Europe's top club competition.
The 28-year-old defender told Metro: "I'd take an FA Cup win. I know the club might disagree with me because they get more money if you finish fourth but it doesn't go down in history, does it?
"Winning the FA Cup is a bit of history. What's fourth?"
Qualifying for the Champions League remains one of Woodgate aims when next season gets under way, with the current campaign concluding on Sunday against Liverpool.
"Any player in Europe wants to play in the Champions League," Woodgate added.
Berbatov
"Hopefully we can get there at Tottenham. We want to try to get into the Champions League next season but we know it is not going to be easy."
Spurs head coach Juande Ramos has started making plans for life without Dimitar Berbatov and admits the striker has made his mind up on his future at White Hart Lane.
Ramos wants to keep Berbatov but concedes the 28-year-old Bulgaria international could depart if a club matches Spurs' valuation and the player wants to move.
"I've spoken to him many times and know exactly what he wants," said the Spaniard.
Asked if it was possible to change Berbatov's mind at this stage, Ramos added: "No, I understand perfectly well that big clubs want to sign him."
Berbatov has recovered from a groin injury and is available to play against Liverpool, which could be a farewell appearance if an appropriate bid is tabled over the summer.
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| Barnsley 0 - 1 Cardiff | |
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| Grimsby 0 - 2 Milton Keynes Dons | |
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| Dundee Utd 2 - 2 Rangers | |
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| Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Cardiff | |
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Comments
Michael Wood (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
I think Spurs should do all they can to retain Berbatov for at least one more season. He has two years left on his contract so in theory he could be sold after next season for a great profit while also helping Spurs push for Champions League qualification. Who knows, perhaps Spurs will deliver on their ambition and finish in the top four next season which may even cause Berbatov to extend his contract? Just look at other top teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona - a wealth of the highest calibre talent and money still does not yield silverware every season!
Posted 13:37 9th May 2008
Jay Shah (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
It would be a great shame if Berba goes cos he is top quality. I will say that he does play when he fancies it though, but that is cos of his undoubted talent. Ramos should go and get Peter Crouch. He is not as classy as Berba, but he works hard, has got great technique, can hold a ball up, is good in the air and scores goals. Personally, I think he is under-rated !!! Eto would be a good signing too.....they still need anothe Centre Half too !!! C'Mon the Spurs !!!!
Posted 12:47 9th May 2008
Chris Larkin (Stockport County fan) says...
I'm not a Spurs fan, though my sister is and she loves Berbatov and was crestfallen when she found out he was going but if Ramos sells him to United or Chelsea it would be the best as you know the old United and Chelsea rule, Double the players value and add on another half :D, but I think Spurs will do just fine with out him, good luck
Posted 11:14 9th May 2008
Stephen Rista (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
Eto + cash would be a good replacement for Berba. i am sure Ramos will lead us to a top 4 finish, i hope we keep hold of Bent as he has started to look good for us and i would rather him playing for us than against us. Come on the yids.
Posted 11:10 9th May 2008
Chris Sulman (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
All the talk is about Berbatov - for me, Keane is a far more valuable player and his heart is in Spurs as well. The money for berbatov will need to be used to bolster the defence and midfield, and perhaps pick up a young english striker for back up if Bent or Keane get injured. Modric was a fantastic buy - a very highly rated player in my books and we can only get better.
Posted 10:55 9th May 2008
Martin Hall (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
It was innevitable that Berbatov would leave this summer he will be a massive loss to the club as he is truly a world class player and has been a joy to watch over the past 2 years. However, as good as he can be he clearly no longer wants to be at the lane, as his performances since the carling cup have shown. What is key to the club is that an adequate replacement is brought in to partner Keane as Darren Bent is nowhere near that level. I think a possible swap deal + cash for Etoo would be ideal as, although different to berbatovs style, he would compliment keane dropping off him. David Villa would be a dream, although i think Madrid will beat us to him and Aguero has pledged his future to Atletico. I struggle to think of many more players in Berbas class that would either be interested, available or in our price range. Lets hope Ramos and the board can pull it out the bag! It should be an interesting summer.
Posted 09:14 9th May 2008
Gary Chick (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
I think spurs should offer Berbatov for Eto that way he wont be playing against us next season and we get a quality replacement, I would also like to see Bent stay as over the last few months he is looking like the player he was at Charlton, would love to see us get 4th above Arsenal and prove that young english players get you somewhere in the prem.
Posted 09:09 9th May 2008
Mark Leonard (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
If Berbatov wants to go let him Robbie Keane is more important to us use the money from Berba well and we will get 4th. At least with Keane you know he will give 100% every game Berba is far to lazy Darren Bent needs a chance you dont become a bad player over night
Posted 08:49 9th May 2008
Rodney Phillip (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
Berbatov is quality a player but doesn't have enough pace. Spurs should let him go and should give Darren Bent a chance to settle in. Darren's got plenty of strength and pace and a is a proven goal scorer. I reckon if he is given regular 1st team football he will do well.
Posted 08:36 9th May 2008
Rodney Phillip (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
Berbatov is quality a player but doesn't have enough pace. Spurs should let him go and should give Darren Bent a chance to settle in. Darren's got plenty of strength and pace and a is a proven goal scorer. I reckon if he is given regular 1st team football he will do well.
Posted 08:21 9th May 2008
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