5 mid-season signings who helped their side avoid relegation

#5 Jurgen Klinsmann – Tottenham Hotspurs (1997-98)

Klinsmann put in invaluable performances during his 2^nd stint at the White Hart Lane

Jurgen Klinsmann is a name that brings back fond memories for the Tottenham Hotspurs faithful. The German international played for the likes of VFB Stuttgart, Inter Milan, AS Monaco and Bayern Munich apart from Tottenham Hotspur and is considered one of the finest strikers to have graced the game.

Tottenham had not had a great season until his arrival as they were seated in the 19^th spot and three points away from safety. Their season picked the required steam in the 2^nd half of the season and Klinsmann proved to be a great asset to the side as he scored nine goals in 15 appearances for them.

Perhaps his greatest contributions in keeping the side afloat in the Premier League came in the penultimate game of the season as Spurs travelled to face Wimbledon.

A loss against their hosts could send them spiralling down the league table and Tottenham needed to win the game and they did precisely that with Klinsmann putting on a master class. The German scored 4 goals to help his side comprehensively win 6-2 and in the process ensured that they did not lose their standing in England’s top league.

Spurs managed to beat relegation by four points finishing 14^th in the process and Klinsmann’s love affair with the London club that began in 1994 ended with the curtains being drawn on the 97-98 season as he retired shortly thereafter.