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Tottenham's Rafael van der Vaart: The fact we’re disappointed is also a good sign
Spurs midfielder believes that the reaction shown by the players following the goal conceded at the Liberty Stadium proves that the team will not settle for less than a win.
Jan 1, 2012 12:38:00 PM
By Adithya Ananth
Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart praised Swansea City after his side conceded a late goal to the club on Saturday.
Spurs were leading at halftime thanks to a goal from the Dutchman, but eventually shipped one late on as Scott Sinclair got his name on the score sheet to ensure that the home side snatched a point from the encounter.
"It was disappointing to lose a goal just before the end of the game," Van der Vaart said on the club's official website. "But I think Swansea did well, they try to play, try to build up and maybe they were the better team at the end.
"They have some great players and you can see they must work every day on possession and passing. I was impressed, compliments to them."
The attacker also felt like it was a positive for his own club that the players felt terrible about not winning the match.
"The fact we’re disappointed is also a good sign," he told the site. "Perhaps a couple of years ago Tottenham would be happy with a draw on this occasion but we know we can do more. It's been a great first half of the season though and we have lots to look forward to."
Tottenham takes on West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on Tuesday.
Spurs were leading at halftime thanks to a goal from the Dutchman, but eventually shipped one late on as Scott Sinclair got his name on the score sheet to ensure that the home side snatched a point from the encounter.
"It was disappointing to lose a goal just before the end of the game," Van der Vaart said on the club's official website. "But I think Swansea did well, they try to play, try to build up and maybe they were the better team at the end.
"They have some great players and you can see they must work every day on possession and passing. I was impressed, compliments to them."
The attacker also felt like it was a positive for his own club that the players felt terrible about not winning the match.
"The fact we’re disappointed is also a good sign," he told the site. "Perhaps a couple of years ago Tottenham would be happy with a draw on this occasion but we know we can do more. It's been a great first half of the season though and we have lots to look forward to."
Tottenham takes on West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on Tuesday.
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