One way or another, it was always going to be a busy summer for Harry Redknapp. On the 8th of February 2012, following Fabio Capellos controversial England resignation, Redknapp, relieved after being found not guilty in a recent court case for tax evasion, was media and fans Alex Len Jersey favourite. Meanwhile his Tottenham team were playing the best football in the league according to Alex Ferguson, their quick andenergeticstyle of play had established them as challengers for the title,albeitoutsiders in the all-Manchester race. Those members of the media and fans alike speculated that Harrys summer would be spent in one of two ways; either leading out the Three Lions into the European Championships or leading the Lilywhites into the Champions League at the expense of Chelsea and Liverpool, but perhaps most importantly of all, ahead of their North London rivals Arsenal.How wrong we all were. We should have known, Spurs never seem to make easy for themselves. Last Saturdays final was thrilling enough without the added subplot that accomapnied Chelseas victory; Drogbas winning penalty took the Holy Grail of European football, Champions League qualification, away from Tottenhams grasp. To their fans it will feel like relegation, and the potential exodus of players mirrors thescenariofor most clubs who actually find themselves dropping divisionsSome may speculate, however, that the heartbreak for Harry Redknapp came a few weeks earlier, when David Bernstien shocked the media by giving West Bromich Albion manager Roy Hodgson the England job. Certainly the media circus around the future England manager was surmised to be the cause of the wheels falling off Tottenhams season, it disallusioned players, fans and Redknapp.As a matter of fact, the crucial moment in the North Londonrivalrycame two weeks after Capellos resignation; when Arsenal turned around a two goal deficit to nudge a door that seemed closed slightly ajar, and causing Tottenham tocrumble.Of the remaining twelve games in the league, Spurs won just four games, losing Paul Watson Jersey four along the way too. Even when Arsenal faltered on the penultimate weekend of the season, the Lilywhites could not capitilise. Ultimately, Tottenham simply did not have the mental strength. Yes, they were in a difficult circumstance, with an uncertain future and rivals desperate to rub their noses in it. But good clubs win in difficult conditions. Just look at Arsenal, who managed to grind out late wins against Newcastle and Liverpool. If it hadnt of been for those extra four points, the Gunners would have finished in 5th spot. They had the mental resolve, Tottenham didnt, and awkward questions have to asked of the players bearing in mind how close they were to glory. Similarly, questions have to be asked of Harry Redknapp. There is no denying that the work he has done for Tottenham during his four year tenure has been sensational, from a club bottom of the league with two point from eight games to one di sapointed by a 4th place finish in the League. However, often his tactics put Tottenham isjeopardy. One of the trademarks of Harry Redknapp is to field a similar team throughout the course Hakeem Olajuwon Jersey of the season. The likes of Walker, Bale, A sou-Ekotto and Modric all played over 40 games throughout the coarse of their club season, with added international challenges in between breaks. Friedal, Adebayor and Parker each player over 35 games this season too. Although such a system gives his players confidence and allows for trust between himself and his playingpersonnel, there is always the risk of end of season burnout, whereby players simply run out of energy and ideas. Certainly towards the end of the season Spurs play, lightening quick at the start of the season, slowed down considerably, and players like Modric, Van der Vaart and even the awe inspiring Gareth Bale seemed out of ideas. It also creates a bad atmosphere amognst the dre sing room, with the likes of Pavlychenko, Corluka, Kranjcar and Sandro, all important players last season, failing to gain any chances to immerse themselves back into the side.One decision I will never understand is why Harry Redknapp seemingly refused to play Jermain Defoe from the start towards the end of the season. There is no doubting that the signing of Adebayor and Saha C.J. Miles Jersey were both superb, but Defoes goals to minutes total eclipsed both of theirs, averaging a goal every 133 minutes that he played in all competitions, despite having to grab goals from the bench on most occa sions. Following that Arsenal defeat Adebayor seemed to be lacking in confidence and the energy that he had earlier on in the season, and Saha, although a superb player when injury free, struggles with this aspect of his game and at his age will no longer be capable of completing 90 minutes regularly. Defoe was often energetic, pacey and more than capable of snapping up a good opportunity in the penalty area. It seemed a no brainer, but Harry stuck with what he had and it cost Spurs.Equally questionable was his use of Gareth Bale in a central role. For much of the 2010/2011 season, when Bale claimed the PFA Player of the Year, his game was all about sticking to the touchline, taking on and beating the fall back in order to either drill it acro s goal or get to the bi-line. His hattrick against Inter Milan was a case study in this style of play. However, this season Bale was much more willing to come into the middle of the park, most profitably at Carrow Road in January when he bagged two goals. But this is not Bales natural position, and Spurs DeMar DeRozan Jersey lacked width. Take the match against QPR as an example. Tottenham desperately needed a win with their seasonunravelingin frontof their eyes. With ten minutes to go they were a goal down against a 10 man QPR side who at this stage in the season were unlikely to remain in the division. Despite the chants from Tottenham fans of He plays on the left! Redknapp continued to deploy Bale in the middle, which caused overcongestion and a severe lack of width, costing three points which could have pushed them above Arsenal overall.What happens from here on in is key. Redknapp is a master of pursuation, and a wheeler dealer in the transfer market. His acquisitions as Tottenham manager have frequently been worthy of Alex Ferguson in the transfer windows, and he has managed to a sociate his club with a higher caliber of player. Jan Vertonghen, the Ajax defender, looks to be a good acquisition, his form for the Dutch club this term has been admirable and he is the type of solid center back that Spurs have not had since the days that Ledly King could keep himself fit for a season.Meanwhile, the links to long standing target Loic Remy willexcitethe Tottenham faithful. He is another powerful player, of the same variety of Emmanuel Adebayor, but also flexible in terms of position with a large potential. Remy would add an extradimensionto the Spurs