Redknapp praise for swooping Swans
However, there were no complaints from the visiting camp as Swansea became only the third side in 11 games to pinch at least a point from the title contenders.
“They are a good side and Brendan has done an amazing job down here,” said Redknapp. “To play football like that is fantastic, all credit to them.
“I’m not too disappointed, although to lose the lead is a bit disappointing. Had we have come here and picked up a point after trailing, it would have been a bit different.”
“For the first 25 minutes of the second half I thought ‘no problems’ but for the final 20, they started to make a few chances and in the end, I’ve got to say they deserved their goal.
“I don’t think many teams are going to come here and win. I think anyone coming here and taking a point will be quite pleased. They’ll be a match for anyone.”
For Sinclair, it was a point that puts them in terrific heart ahead of this afternoon’s trip to Aston Villa.
“The spirit in the dressing room is great, we never give up,” said the former Chelsea winger.
“The manager has inspired us to keep going and keep working hard. I think it’s the spirit that will keep us up but there is still a long way to go. There is still half the season left.
“We are still looking for that first away win and the boys all go home and talk about it. Unfortunately, not one player can put their finger on it.”
Spurs were good value for their interval lead, gifted to them by Rafael Van der Vaart’s 44th minute goal. Benoit Assou Ekotto’s deflected cross picked out the3 Dutchman who beat countryman Michel Vorm courtesy of a deflection off Ashley Williams.
However, it was a different story after the break with Swansea proving themselves a more than capable opponent. Despite having made six changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Queens Park Rangers five days previous, they played with great purpose and panache.
“That was so pleasing,” said Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers.
“To show that level of performance against a real top team and to come from behind was fantastic. We could have felt sorry for ourselves when we went a goal down.
“Maybe a lot of teams playing that well for 43 minutes and then going a goal behind, might have been overrun. Tottenham could have gone on to win three or four zero.
“However, I thought we showed resolve and resistance as well as quality. Hopefully that provides the belief and confidence we need for the second half of the season.
“I think what this result does is that it gives us the confidence that we can stay in the league.
“To see the minnows like ourselves performing that well against world class players shows the mark of how this team and this club have grown.”
A victory at Villa this afternoon would not only be their first away win of the season, but it would provide further confirmation of their Premier League credentials.
“I am not overly worried about our away form because we could go and win away and then lose at home,” added Rodgers. “The most important thing is that you get the points on the board.”
One point could have been three had Spurs not defended so resolutely in the final quarter. Angel Rangel, a half time substitute for Jazz Richards volleyed wide from a corner and Sinclair was denied by a goal-line clearance from Luke Modric.
Danny Graham headed over from Neil Taylor’s cross and Kyle Walker had to clear from beneath his crossbar after another typically incisive raid from the Spaniard Rangel.
Spurs, in contrast, were far from the side that swept Norwich aside at Carrow Road in midweek. Gareth Bale’s only significant contribution in the first half was an assist for Modric to shoot wide, while Emmanuel Adebayor was superbly shackled by Williams and Garry Monk.
There were one or two opportunities late on, to restore the lead, but as time began to run out, Swansea pressed in search of the winner. It never came, but a first point against one of the top five was just reward for an outstanding performance.
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