New Additions – My Ratings

After an eventful January transfer window, to say the least, in which Tottenham spent well in excess of £40m, I have decided to give my opinion of each of Harry Redknapp’s acquisitions. Five players were added to the club’s books, although only two of them haven’t inhabitied White Hart Lane before.

Jermain Defoe

With Roman Pavlyuvhenko, Darren Bent and on loan Fraizer Campbell the only striking options available to the new boss when he took to the helm, Redknapp made it clear he wanted more striking options. Jermain Defoe was his first signing. This was a signing certain to endeare Harry to the Spurs faithful, as Defoe was a very popular player during his first stay at the club. Signing for around £14m, Defoe has immediately struck up a perfect partnership with Pav. He looks like a better player after his spell away from London, with his first touch and distribution much improved. – 10

Carlo Cudicini

A proven Premier League goalkeeper, Cudicini was brought in from Chelsea on a free transfer – a very astute piece of business, in my opinion. He will provide great cover for Gomes, and will be asured when stepping up to the plate. Indeed the Italian won’t just provide goalkeeping cover for Gomes, he will provide competition. He has been learning his trade for over twenty years, and so should not be as mistake prone as the young Ben Alnwick. – 9

Wilson Palacios

The Hondouran international has been plying his trade in English football for two and a half years, now, and Spurs had to fight off beleived competition from both Man City and Man United to land his signature. Also joining for £14m, Palacios will add another option in midfield, with the bite that is needed in a relegation battle. He will run and battle for 120 minutes if needed, and will give his body for the club. Also a very skilled player, Palacios should prove a good signing. – 9

Pascal Chimbonda

Definately the most surprising piece of transfer activitym Chimbonda was brought back to the club from Sunderland, after leaving in the summer. He obviously wasn’t just brought in as cover for Corluka, Hutton and Gunter; so the Frenchman will be used as a utility player to fill in anywhere across the back four. This signing surprised Tottenham fans up and down the country, but could prove useful come the back end of the season. – 5

Robbie Keane

His move back to Spurs was finalised on deadling day, and caused a mixed reaction among Spurs fans; although the general consensus is good to see him back. He made a huge impact during his first spell in North London, and knows the club inside out. He is also a bubbly character, and could hugely boost morale amongst the dressing room. Keane is a proven goalscorer, and could thrive alongside Pavlyuchenko, following the recent news that Jermain Defoe could be out for up to ten weeks. But keep in mind, we now have five strikers, plus Giovani Dos Santos and Adel Taarabt who can play in the hole. – 7

5:01pm deadline day, I was reeling over what I thought was a poor window. But, only when I come to assessing them, do I realise how much our squad has strengthened.