Tottenham Hotspur recall on loan keeper Ben Alnwick

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has recalled Ben Alnwick from his loan spell at Carlisle United. Alnwick was brought to Brunton Park by ex Carlisle boss John Ward on a one month loan in October, and made his six appearances in his four week stay at the club. Caretaker boss John Abott has said that he would have liked Alnwick to stay for another two months, but understood the circumstances in which he was being recalled to White Hart Lane.

Alnwick, 21, was signed by Tottenham from Sunderland in January 2007 for £900,000. He has not made his first team Spurs debut yet, and has also had loan spells at Luton Town and Leicester City.

Harry Redknapp has recalled Alnwick from his loan spell
Harry Redknapp has recalled Alnwick from his loan spell- Photo from Flickr ( Phil Butcher)

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Carling Cup 2008-09 quarterfinal draw

Defending champions Tottenham Hotspur will play Watford at Vicarage Road, while Arsenal, whose set of youngsters so impressively demolished Wigan Athletic in the fourth round, meet giant killers Burnley at Turf Moor.

Redknapp will take Tottenham Hotspur to Vicarage Road in December
Redknapp will take Tottenham Hotspur to Vicarage Road in December

Manchester United meet Blackburn Rovers in the only all Premiership tie. Tony Pulis’ Stoke City will play Derby County, who beat Leeds United in the fourth round.

Carling Cup 2008-09 quarterfinal draw

Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur
Burnley vs Arsenal
Manchester United vs Blackburn Rovers
Stoke City vs Derby County

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Didier Drogba banned for three matches

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been banned for three matches by the FA following a Regulatory Commission hearing on Tuesday. Drogba allegedly threw a coin into the Burnley section of the crowd during the Blues’ Carling Cup game last week. The Ivory Coast striker had apologised for his behaviour after the incident, but a ban was always on the cards given that Jamie Carragher had also got a three match ban for a similar offence six years ago.

Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba will not be available for Chelsea's next three games

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