Source: Daily_Mail
Harry Redknapp's commitment to attacking football sold Steven Pienaar on a move to Spurs
Tottenham new boy Steven Pienaar is confident he has the mental strength to fight for a starting place and firmly believes Spurs are capable of winning something this season.[LNB]The 28-year-old South Africa midfielder on Tuesday completed his move to White Hart Lane, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with the north London club to leave Everton for a £3million fee.[LNB]Pienaar knows he has his work cut out trying to pin down a regular spot in Tottenham's talented midfield, but is relishing the challenge ahead of this weekend's Barclays Premier League trip to Newcastle.[LNB] Eyeing silverware: Steven Pienaar is confident Spurs can win trophies[LNB]He told Spurs TV Online: 'I am delighted to be here. For me personally, I want to make sure I work hard and fight for a starting place in the team. I know it won't be easy but I am mentally strong to do that.[LNB]'As for the team, we are not far off first place in the Premier League so I think we've got a good chance to go all the way and win a trophy this season.[LNB]'When you look at the way the team has been playing, they are really serious challengers for the cups, while the run in the Champions League has made a lot of people change their minds about Spurs.[LNB]'I hope to bring a lot of energy, creativity and of course hard work to the team. I always put the team before myself and I think that's important as a player.[LNB]'Of course, as a player, you want to play in a good team and challenge yourself and that's what I always try to do as an individual.'[LNB]The switch sees him link up with his former Ajax team-mate Rafael van der Vaart and international colleague Bongani Khumalo - the 24-year-old defender who sealed his move from Supersport United earlier this month.[LNB]
