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The Penalty Mind Games

The Penalty Mind Games

High-profile penalty misses by Tottenham's Jermain Defoe and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard over the weekend have once again turned the spotlight on the psychology of the spot-kick. 8 Dec 2009
Redknapp: Defoe Is England's Best

Redknapp: Defoe Is England's Best

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp hailed Jermain Defoe as the finest finisher available to England boss Fabio Capello after his striker produced the best individual goalscoring performance in the Premier League for a decade. 24 Nov 2009
Change of Boots Spurs Goal Hero Defoe

Change of Boots Spurs Goal Hero Defoe

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe revealed how he made a last-minute change of boots before his goalscoring frenzy against Wigan that sent his club back into the Barclays Premier League top four. 23 Nov 2009
Gordon Points Finger At Defoe

Gordon Points Finger At Defoe

SUNDERLAND keeper Craig Gordon has blamed Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe for the challenge which left him with a broken arm. 13 Nov 2009
Defoe Can Top Scoring Charts: Redknapp

Defoe Can Top Scoring Charts: Redknapp

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has challenged Jermain Defoe to finish this season as top scorer in the Barclays Premier League. 7 Nov 2009
Crouch Determined to Avoid Defoe's Fate

Crouch Determined to Avoid Defoe's Fate

JERMAIN Defoe has told Peter Crouch exactly what it feels like not to get picked for the World Cup - and there is no way the Tottenham striker wants to suffer the same fate. 6 Nov 2009
Defoe Apologises for Pompey Red

Defoe Apologises for Pompey Red

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe apologised for his red card against Portsmouth after getting a dressing down from Harry Redknapp in front of his team-mates in the changing room. 19 Oct 2009
Defoe Stamp Leaves Redknapp Raging

Defoe Stamp Leaves Redknapp Raging

HARRY Redknapp's belief that Tottenham can qualify for the Champions League was strengthened against Portsmouth but his perfect return to Fratton Park was marred by Jermain Defoe's dismissal. 19 Oct 2009
Capello Ponders Heskey-Defoe Decision

Capello Ponders Heskey-Defoe Decision

ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello admits he has "more or less" made up his mind over whether to play Emile Heskey or Jermain Defoe in tomorrow night's crucial World Cup qualifier against Croatia at Wembley. 8 Sep 2009
Beckham Example Motivates Defoe

Beckham Example Motivates Defoe

JERMAIN Defoe has taken inspiration from David Beckham as he looks to make up for the disappointment of being overlooked for the 2006 World Cup by helping England reach next year's finals. 7 Sep 2009
'Impact' Role Will Do for Defoe

'Impact' Role Will Do for Defoe

JERMAIN Defoe insists he is happy to bide his time after maintaining his form with another goal in England's 2-1 friendly win over Slovenia. 6 Sep 2009
Defoe Keen to Escape Talk of Owen

Defoe Keen to Escape Talk of Owen

With five goals in his last three England internationals, Jermain Defoe thought he might have silenced talk of Michael Owen. 3 Sep 2009
Redknapp Backs Defoe In Driving Row

Redknapp Backs Defoe In Driving Row

SPURS boss Harry Redknapp has backed Jermain Defoe in his driving row with the police and has questioned the motives behind pulling over the England striker. 22 Aug 2009
Redknapp Hands Defoe Scoring Target

Redknapp Hands Defoe Scoring Target

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp has challenged Jermain Defoe to replace Cristiano Ronaldo as the Premier League's top marksman after seeing the England striker beef himself up over the summer. 22 Aug 2009
Defoe: Goals Need to Keep Coming

Defoe: Goals Need to Keep Coming

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe claims he might have needed to score a hat-trick last night just to keep his place in the team. 21 Aug 2009
Soccer Star Defoe Accuses Police of Harassment

Soccer Star Defoe Accuses Police of Harassment

Footballer Jermain Defoe accused police of harassment today after he was pulled over just days after announcing he would sue a force for wrongful arrest. 18 Aug 2009