New Spurs deal delights O'Hara

Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has pledged his long-term future to the club by penning a new contract that will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2011.

The England Under-21 international was handed his chance to shine in the first team by head coach Juande Ramos in the second half of the season and became a regular member of the squad.

Ramos told Spurs' official website: "Jamie has earned his time on the pitch this season.

"He has come a long way in a short space of time so I congratulate him. This new contract is recognition of his efforts. If he continues in the same vein he will become a very important player for us.

"Jamie is an example to all the young players at the club in that reaching the first team can be achieved through hard work and giving the best of yourself."

O'Hara, who has spent time on loan with Chesterfield and Millwall in the last two seasons, added: "The boss is building a squad that is going to be up there challenging for honours and to be told that I'm part of his long-term plans by giving me a three-year deal is good for me.

"I just want to keep showing him that I want to progress and become one of the top players at Tottenham Hotspur.

"To have another three seasons at the club that I have always wanted to play for is great and now I just can't wait for pre-season to begin."