Redknapp in Kranjcar tribute

05 February 2011 20:00
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp paid tribute to Niko Kranjcar after his spectacular 25-yard winner in the 2-1 victory over Bolton. The visitors deserved something after Daniel Sturridge had levelled following a first period that saw Tottenham handed two penalties within 60 seconds. Dutchman Rafael van der Vaart netted the first but missed the second after being ordered to retake it as players encroached into the area. Redknapp revealed German club Werder Bremen had bid £8million for Kranjcar in the transfer window last month. Redknapp said: "He didn't want to move and I didn't want to push him out. Last year he was one of the players of the season. He trains hard, he has a great attitude, he doesn't spit his dummy out when he is not in the side and you need good people. He trains every day of his life as if his life depends on it. "It's hard for him. We've got Gareth Bale and (Aaron) Lennon and Luka Modric and it's difficult to guarantee him a regular place."

Source: PA