City boss Peter Taylor found it hard to contain his delight after he notched up his first win in 10 games by saying, "It's been a long time since we won, but I am very pleased, not just with this victory, but also that we created so many chances.

"Not only that, but when Tottenham pulled us back on two occasions, we kept going and ended up clear winners. The bad run has definitely made me harder, and I have got more determined. I must say, I have had no problems in the dressing room, and the players had been very good. Throughout our bad run their heads have never gone down.

"I have had an appalling run with injuries, with key players out. If they had been able to come straight back after the Wycombe defeat, then I think this awful run might never have happened in the first place."

Spurs boss Hoddle on the other hand had less to rave about pointing the finger of blame squarely at his defence for today's defeat as well as the number of injuries that Spurs are suffering with. He said, "It was an awkward game for us with so many key players out. We didn't start very well, but I was happier with our second half performance. I didn't think we deserved to lose 4-2, but it was an important learning curve for our youngsters. We scored two great goals and might have gone on to win but for poor defending."

Hoddle also went on to blast the referee for City's last minute penalty by saying, "It was never a penalty from where I was sat. When the referee went over, I thought he was going to book the player for diving.

"At the very worst, our player might have been guilty of obstruction, but Stephen Carr was adamant it was never a foul by Alton Thelwell"

City's captain, Robbie Savage was also delighted by the result telling the clubs official site, "That's the end of a very difficult period for the club and my only disappointment is that we cannot replay the Wycombe game now - the result would be completely different.

"But that is in the past and we need to look to the future after beating a team of the calibre of Spurs 4-2 and playing them off the park.

"We created loads of chances, didn't score them all, but to create so many was really pleasing.

"The lads are buzzing again and we can go to Leeds and enjoy the game on the last day of the season.

"To be named captain of Leicester City today was one of the best moments of my career. When you join any football club you hope that one day you will be its captain.

"My early start here was rough to say the least but now the fans have responded to the way I play and the ovation I got at the end was terrific.

"I'm not big headed but I think the fans love me!

"I sent David Seaman the wrong way with a penalty last season and now I've sent Neil Sullivan the wrong way, so I can't be that bad at taking penalty kicks.

"The fans have stuck by us, they could have stayed away meaning low gates in recent weeks, and I'm just pleased for them that we rewarded them with a win today."