Jamie O’Hara has signed for Portsmouth  on loan until January with an option to extend the deal until the end of the season. He’s also extended his contract with Spurs until 2013.

“It was frustrating to be sat on the bench at Tottenham,” O’Hara said. “Hopefully I can come here and get some games under my belt.

“My agent told me that Paul Hart was really interested a few days ago and Harry Redknapp asked me if I’d like to go out on loan.

“It’s a chance to play for a side who have done really well over the last few years, so I jumped at the opportunity.

“I know Younes from when he was at Tottenham and Kevin-Prince Boateng and Michael Brown have also joined, so it’s good to meet up with them again.

“I’m always going to give 100 percent and hopefully I’ll fit in straight away and get to know the lads quite quickly.

“If we’re going to play 4-3-3 then hopefully I’ll play in the centre of midfield, where I can attack and score some goals.”

We reckon this is a clever move. A ball winner is definitely coming in at Spurs because we have no one to cover for Palacios, especially now that O’Hara is gone -  read more about that here. Jamie’s chances at Spurs will be limited and he can gain experience at Portsmouth instead of kicking his heels on the Tottenham bench.

COYS