Is Kelly stalling on a new contract?

Last updated : 25 November 2005 By Editor

But, Stephen Kelly is desperate for regular first team football again and may be forced to throw in a transfer request this January.

The defender, 22, has spent most of the season on the bench and is becoming increasingly frustrated, reported The Sun today.

He said: "I really love it at Spurs but I will have to make a decision about my future if I’m still not getting a game after Christmas."

Kelly was Martin Jol’s only defensive substitute for the derby in the Premiership against West Ham last weekend. The Tottenham Head Coach would prefer that Kelly headed out on loan rather than lose him altogether.