Partying Keane to remain skipper

Tottenham won’t be taking any action against Robbie Keane despite his role in organising a secret Christmas party last week. The Irishman is also expected to retain the club captain’s armband. Spurs manager Harry Redknapp had earlier vowed to “severely punish” the players that flew to Dublin for the unauthorised party four days before their 1-0 home defeat by Wolves on 12 December. Instead the players involved in the trip have agreed to make an unspecified donation to an unnamed charity. The ambitious club, whose single priority is to break into the top four this season, are currently two points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.