‘Good References’ – Boss Admits Tottenham Talent Put In Word For Loanee

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Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough is pleased to have signed Tottenham Hotspur starlet George Abbott, who he has admired and credited another Spurs loanee, Oliver Irow, for putting in a good reference.

Abbott has gone on loan from Tottenham to League One side Mansfield for the remainder of the season.

He initially joined Wycombe Wanderers in League One at the start of the season, but was recalled by Spurs in January, after an injury hampered six...