With Ledley King only available to play the odd game due to persistant knee problems, Tottenham head coach Harry Redknapp has given the armband to new signing and returnee Robbie Keane.

Via BBC

“I just felt with Robbie coming in there would be a new impetus with him as captain,” said Redknapp.  “He can give an awful lot. He is a big personality and we are a quiet team.”

“If Robbie has something to say, he is going to say it,” stated Redknapp. “He is a leader and has the personality to be a captain of Tottenham.”

Defender King, who is currently sidelined because of a hamstring injury, will remain as club captain but Keane will lead the team.

“I have spoken to Ledley, who is injured, and also to Jonathan Woodgate about it and they have been fine about it,” added Redknapp. “Jonathan said, ‘Nothing will change. I still want to be a leader out there,’ which is good.”

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