Pair back in training

Last updated : 25 October 2006 By SpursMAD

Midfielder Teemu Tainio said: "I've started doing exercises, and it's felt alright."

"I had a similar operation five years ago on both sides, but this time it was only the left side."

"I knew I wasn't playing my best, but it was a bit of a shock to find out I needed an operation. Hopefully my bad games will be behind me."

Steed Malbranque, signed from Fulham in August, said: "I kicked the ball for the first time since my surgery on Tuesday morning and I felt no pain. I have just been running with the ball and getting my touch back."

"It has been very frustrating for me. I joined a new club carrying an injury and it has been difficult because I so much wanted to be involved."

Club captain Ledley King endorsed the signing: "Whenever we played Fulham we always recognised him as a big danger. We were all glad he decided to join us," he said.

Source: TottenhamHotspur.com