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O'Hara in line for shock return
Tom Collomosse5 Feb 2009
Jamie O'Hara is poised to make a surprise return to action for Tottenham in Sunday's derby clash against his former club Arsenal.
The midfielder had expected to spend a long spell out of action after sustaining a hip injury in the Carling Cup semi-final at Burnley on 21 January but he has recovered sufficiently to put himself in with a chance of facing the Gunners.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp said: "Jamie should be fit for Arsenal. We have a good squad leading up to that game."
Redknapp will be delighted to have O'Hara back after naming the England Under-21 international as one of five players - Ledley King, Jonathan Woodgate, Michael Dawson and Didier Zokora were the others - he could rely on completely after the 2-0 defeat at West Brom in December.
O'Hara left the Gunners to join Spurs as a 16-year-old in 2003. His return to action will be welcome boost for Redknapp's relegation-threatened side, who are without another ex-Arsenal man, David Bentley, due to suspension.
Darren Bent is likely to start on the bench, despite his two-goal cameo against Bolton last weekend, with new skipper Robbie Keane partnering Roman Pavlyuchenko in attack.
Bent admitted he had struggled to find his form prior to his brace at The Reebok.
He added: "It came from nowhere but I'm back now. I know that if I get into the positions then I'll score the goals."
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Remember this Jamie is a MILLWALL supporter !
- Joe, Swanley Kent, 05/02/2009 17:05
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A true Spurs player, who did't cost a penny!
This shows, how spurs don't need to spend alot of money, buy committed players, not the Bently and the bales...
We might have some balance on sunday, now Bently suspended!
- Adrian, london, 05/02/2009 16:00
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Jamie O'Hara brings grit and determination to the table. Something that has been sadly lacking in most of the Spurs performances this season.
He may not be our most skilful or mobile player but he's a battler and trier just like our old great Steve Perryman.
Arsenal will be in a bad place this weekend.
- John Williams, Palmers Green North London, 05/02/2009 15:30
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As happy as i am that hes available again i can't see him playing on Sunday (perhaps as a sub coming off the bench)
- Keiran Harry Smith, Aberdeen Scotland, 05/02/2009 14:02
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What a great player with bags of energy and commitment.I for one would love to see him score against them gooners on Sunday.
Come on you spurs.
- Jamie, essex, 05/02/2009 13:36
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