Ordinary Gweilo

It's all about money, innit?

Tottenham didn't come to Hong Kong for any other reason.

The problem is that a friendly match against South China doesn't suddenly become important because it is for the "Panasonic Cup".  They probably won't be the slightest bit concerned that this fine piece of silverware is now in the hands of South China rather than on its way to North London.

Which is why Spurs started with the likes of Jonathan Obika, John Bostock, Danny Rose and Jake Livermore.  Not exactly the stars that people had paid their money to see.

Ironically, although Harry Redknapp did bring on Robbie Keane, Jermain Defoe and Aaron Lennon in the second half, it was South China who scored – first with a rather clever chip by Chan Siu Ki, and then with a highly dubious penalty. 

At least the second half was better than the dire first half, but it was clear for all to see that this was a game that Spurs simply wanted to get out of the way, and frankly they never looked like scoring.

Maybe they don't care, but Spurs will not have won over any neutrals with the way they approached this game.