Ex-Spurs star set to quit

Goran Bunjevcevic has reiterated his intention to retire from football.

Goran Bunjevcevic has reiterated his intention to retire from football after his release from Tottenham.

The 33-year-old is adamant, barring a dramatic change of heart, that he will call time on his career after not being offered a new deal by Spurs.

The Serbian defender spent five years at White Hart Lane but does not figure in Martin Jol's plans for next season.

"I don't think I am going to play anymore, but you never know as it is a tricky decision," said Bunjevcevic.

"I have enjoyed my football over the years but I think I am going to rest a little bit now. Everybody says I should play in the first division or The Championship, but I don't know and at the moment I am not going to play anymore."

Signed by Glenn Hoddle in 2001, Bunjevcevic has looked back on his Spurs career with fondness despite appearing just 58 times for the club.

And, with Spurs making rapid strides under Jol, Bunjevcevic foresees a bright future for the club after their first top-six finish in The Premiership.

"It has been five very happy years and I will miss the lads and the club. I am very proud the club is finally in the European places," he added.

"It is always hard when something comes to an end, but I have enjoyed it.

"It has gone very quickly and the club has grown during the time I have been here. I started with Hoddle then David Pleat, Jacques Santini and now Jol.

"Everything is going the right way now and I am sure the lads will succeed in their Champions League search next season.

"The really good thing about this group is they have a great spine, an English one with Paul Robinson, Ledley King, Michael Dawson, Michael Carrick, Jermaine Jenas and Jermain Defoe.

"The good spine is there, always you will have players coming and going, but these players will be here and the future is good."