Gilberto finished at Spurs as slip-up almost proves costly

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp admitted Gilberto’s career at White Hart Lane is drawing to an end after hauling the Brazilian off at half-time following his blunder against Spartak Moscow which almost cost a place in the UEFA Cup knockout stage.

Gilberto was at fault for Artem Dzuba’s opener in the 2-2 draw as Spurs came close to crashing out of the UEFA Cup, with goals from Luka Modric and Tom Huddlestone earning them the draw they needed to progress.

“He was quite happy to come off,” Redknapp said. “There’s not really a way back for him here.