Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar has revealed how his return to Everton on deadline day came about.
The South African joined Spurs from the Toffees in January 2011 but failed to make an impact at White Hart Lane and was keen to get away for some first team football.
Whilst sitting on the bench against Wigan Athletic on Tuesday night, Pienaar mustered the courage to confront manager Harry Redknapp to ask for a loan and pushed until he gave in before a deal was sorted just before the deadline.
"At first he said no, I can't go. It was the most stressful moment.
"I had to push him to get him to say yes, and eventually it happened just 10 minutes before time.
"I was watching the game and wanting to get on, but in the meantime I was watching the clock and hoping it would slow down a little.
"It was touch and go, but to be honest if it hadn't gone through I would have still pushed for my place there (Spurs) because I'm a professional.
"It happened, I've got the opportunity to come back and play football for this great club. I'm happy and looking forward to the next few months.""I was at a game and I was on the bench. After the game I went to see the gaffer to ask him if it was possible I could go somewhere because I need to play some football," he told Sky Sports News.
