SPURS GET THEIR TEDDY BACK

The 35-year-old has penned a two-year deal at White Hart Lane, after he rejected a one-year offer from the English champions.

The England international has arguably had the best season of his career, being voted the player of the year by both his fellow professionals and the Football Writers` Association, and Sheringham said it was a big decision to return to White Hart Lane.

"Lets hope the good days return to Tottenham. That's why I came back. The experience at Manchester United will hold me in good stead," Sheringham said.

"I want to make Tottenham better. I'm not setting targets, but we have a long way to go to reach the top clubs.

"I knew about the speculation and I was hoping things would come off between myself and Tottenham.

"But there was a lot to take into consideration. It was a big decision, especially when the United manager wanted me to stay right at the end, but after speaking to Daniel (Levy, the Spurs non-executive chairman), he convinced me it was the right move.

"I'm lucky to have spent four great years at United, I felt the time was right to leave and when the opportunity came up to return to Spurs, I knew I had to take it."

Sheringham left Spurs in June 1997 in a £3.5 million move. He cited the fact he wanted to win trophies as his reason for quitting the North London club, but things turned sour for Sheri as he failed to take over the mantle of his predecessor Eric Cantona.

He missed a penalty on his United debut - at Spurs - and the club ended the season empty-handed. He quickly became the subject of terrace jibes from a host of United's rivals for failing to win a winners medal, but Sheringham answered his critics in the best possible way the following season as he helped United win the treble, scoring in both the FA and European Cup finals.

However, his departure from White Hart Lane upset many Spurs fans and Sheringham is in no doubt that he faces a tough task in winning them over once more.

"Fans always need winning over. As a footballer, you are only as good as your last game and I need to start well to get them on my side," he added.

"I don't have any fears, there is some apprehension, but I feel I can still do myself justice and I look forward to the challenge.

"I said at the time I didn't want to leave the club. I wanted world-class players to come and play with me at Spurs. I was disappointed it didn't happen and felt I had to move on."

Boss Glenn Hoddle, who worked with Sheringham during his tenure as England coach, was delighted with his new acquisition and believes he will still be playing for the first team beyond his two-year contract.

"He is a class player, one that has won trophies and wants to win," Hoddle said.

"As soon as I knew there was a possibility we could get him, he was first on our list. He can play in many options, we know he can play and we know what he's about. I'm looking forward to working with him.

"Its a sign of the ambition the club has now got. I believe we can bring success back to the club and by bringing in players of Teddy's ability, there is no reason - with the young players we have got - why there shouldn't be a bright future for the club.

"Negotoiations have taken time, but we are delighted to have Teddy back. It's a fresh start for him and a fresh start for the club.

"Teddy is someone who has