Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe revealed how he made a last-minute change of boots before the goalscoring frenzy against Wigan that sent his club back into the Barclays Premier League top four.
Spurs development coach Clive Allen, himself a prolific striker in his playing days, told Defoe to change his green boots - and the result was five goals in the 9-1 demolition at White Hart Lane.
It was Spurs' biggest victory for 32 years, since they defeated Bristol Rovers, and their biggest in the Premier League.
"I had a funny feeling before the game," Defoe said. "Adidas gave me a pair of green boots and I tried them on before the game, but Clive Allen said I couldn't wear them, so I changed them.
"They were pinkish silver ones in the end, and I go and score five."
Peter Crouch's early strike gave Harry Redknapp's men a half-time lead, with nothing at that stage suggesting Spurs would almost hit double figures.
Robbie Keane, who was rested following his World Cup efforts for Republic of Ireland last week, told his team-mates in the dressing room at half-time that they needed a second goal to kill Wigan off.
Defoe, when asked if they needed the ninth goal, joked: "Maybe a 10th."
Aaron Lennon and Niko Kranjcar also netted, while David Bentley's free-kick went in off Chris Kirkland, who made a string of fine saves despite the scoreline.
