Woodgate salutes team spirit after Spurs' Carling Cup win
Woodgate knew little about the header which won the game
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Sunday, 24, Feb 2008 06:52
Jonathan Woodgate hailed Tottenham's Carling Cup victory as "one of the best feelings ever" and hoped it was a sign of things to come.
The defender only joined Spurs four weeks ago and has already managed to win a trophy following his move from Middlesbrough.
It was Woodgate's header in the first period of extra-time that handed Spurs their first trophy in nine years and also maintained manager Juande Ramos' 100 per cent success rate in cup finals – the Spaniard has now won five with Sevilla and one with Spurs.
Woodgate claimed Spurs deserved their 2-1 win over Chelsea as he felt they had dominated possession and created the best chances.
He said: "It's a great feeling to win our first trophy as a team - we've got a great team spirit and work ethic."
The 28-year-old admitted the Blues had been tough opposition but insisted the win showed Spurs are also a top side.
Woodgate added: "They [Chelsea] are a tough side, they are a champions league side they showed that today they are resilient but we came out on top."
The defender was voted man-of-the-match following his performance at the heart of Tottenham's defence and was as surprised as anyone to have scored the winning goal.
He said: "Scoring that goal gave me one of the best feelings ever. This team is unbelievable. I hope this is the start of something big."
The Teesside native also saluted Ramos for his influence since replacing Martin Jol midway though the season.
"He's a brilliant manager - he has won trophies in Spain and now he has won a trophy for Tottenham," added a delighted Woodgate.
The win means Spurs have also qualified for next season's Uefa Cup, a trophy they will be hoping to add to the Carling Cup later this season having reached the last-16 earlier in the week.