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Redknapp: United Can Go All The Way
« on: Mar 01, 2009, 06:40: AM »

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes Manchester United can complete a clean sweep of trophies this season, after lifting the Carling Cup at Wembley.

Redknapp's Spurs side, who did not practise penalties before the final, were beaten 4-1 in the shoot-out after a goalless 120 minutes.

Jamie O'Hara had a spot-kick saved by United goalkeeper Ben Foster, and David Bentley went wide with his - leaving Anderson to slot home the winning penalty.

After winning the Club World Cup in December, United can also lift the Barclays Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup as well this season.

"They've got a big chance of winning the lot," said Redknapp.

"They're the team to beat, certainly, and have a fantastic squad.

"The league's going their way, for sure. You wouldn't bet against them to win the Champions League. It'll be the big four in the semi-finals of the FA Cup."

O'Hara was the first of Spurs' penalty takers, and they were on the back foot when Foster saved; then Bentley's miss virtually ended their hopes.

"David had the bottle to take it but unfortunately didn't score," said Redknapp.

"It was a poor penalty for a player who can strike a ball as well as he can. He's a great striker, but that's one of those things."

O'Hara, who is only just back from injury, was in tears when he was left out of the squad that won the trophy last year - and there was more disappointment this time around.

"He's got a great left foot and was the first to volunteer for one," added the manager.

"He fancied one. Unfortunately, the goalkeeper made a good save.

"He left here in tears last year. He feels for the club, is part of the club. I've been impressed with him as a player and a person, a terrific fella and great lad, and I was pleased that he played a part in the day."

Redknapp was pleased with his side matching United, with Aaron Lennon and Luka Modric driving them forward.

"I thought we were super. It was a great performance and it came down to a lottery in the end," he said.

"I have to be honest, we were not that confident with our penalty takers really - and you looked over there and they had very confident penalty takers.

"But overall, they couldn't beat us in 90 minutes plus extra-time - so we didn't deserve to lose, and I thought we were fantastic."

John O'Shea was lucky not to see red when he slid in on Modric while on a yellow card.

"O'Shea could have gone in all honesty. But you don't want to see someone get sent off in a cup final," said Redknapp.

He will now assess his squad to see who is fit to Middlesbrough on Wednesday, with Premier League points needed to be sure of survival.

Jonathan Woodgate missed the final with an Achilles injury; Ledley King is unlikely to recover in time, and Michael Dawson and Lennon were struggling with cramp.
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Re: Redknapp: United Can Go All The Way
« Reply #1 on: Mar 01, 2009, 05:05: PM »
not happening

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Re: Redknapp: United Can Go All The Way
« Reply #2 on: Mar 01, 2009, 09:54: PM »
I hope it does, and I feel it will  :cursing:

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Re: Redknapp: United Can Go All The Way
« Reply #3 on: Mar 02, 2009, 06:57: AM »
Fifa Club World Cup  :biggrin:
Carling Cup  :biggrin:
F.A. Cup - Good Chance
Premier League - Good Chance
Champion's League - If United beat Inter, then I think they can atleast go to the semis or finals, but not sure on this one.
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