Thursday, June 9, 2011

Friedel wants to be Number One

New Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel has warned Heurelho Gomes he wants the No.1 jersey.

The 40-year-old American insists he has not joined the north London club for one last payday and is eager to establish himself as Harry Redknapp's first choice keeper.
The USA international moved to White Hart Lane on a two-year deal after leaving Aston Villa.
Liverpool also wanted to re-sign Friedel, but the shot-stopper did not want to act as back-up to Jose Reina and instead chose UEFA Champions League hopefuls Tottenham because he wants to be first choice.


He said: "I like what I heard coming out of Tottenham, they are a club on the up and it's well documented that had I moved to Liverpool it would have been as a No.2.
"I just felt that if I was to sign anywhere as a No.2 that would effectively be signing my retirement.
"I didn't sign anywhere for the money, I signed to play and the chance to compete for my place with the exciting players.
"I really feel Tottenham have the chance to get into that top four. I hope to be in the starting 11."

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