I’m no Real flop - Van der Vaart

(03-09-2010) New Tottenham signing Rafael van der Vaart insists he was a success at Real Madrid. The Dutch midfielder joined Spurs for £8m on the final day of the transfer window after falling out of favour at the Bernabeu. "I have not been a failure at Real Madrid,” said the former Ajax and Hamburg midfielder. "I have always given my best for both club and country. Now I have arrived at Tottenham and I want to show my quality.” He added: "When I saw I would not be playing at Real, I knew I had to leave. I don't think I am going to have problems adapting in England to the style of play." Van der Vaart is expected to compete with Luca Modric for a place in Harry Redknapp’s midfield.