Machibet777 AffiliateHarry Redknapp's blunt three-word half-time team-talk that inspired Tottenham to North London derby win over Arsenal | The Sun - Machibet APP

TOTTENHAM legend Rafael van der Vaart revealed how an inspiring short speech by Harry Redknapp led to a famous North London derby win over Arsenal.

Van der Vaart, 41, orchestrated a historic victory in 2010 that saw Spurs picking up their first ever three points at the Emirates after 17 years without an NLD away win.

Rafael van der Vaart led Tottenham to a famous North London derby win over Arsenal in 2010Credit: PA:Press Association

Then-Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp inspired Tottenham with a short speechCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

Van der Vaart revealed Redknapp told Tottenham players to 'let it out'Credit: Getty

The visitors suffered a disastrous first half and went in at the break with the Gunners 2-0 ahead after goals by Samir Nasri and Marouane Chamakh.

However, then-Tottenham boss Redknapp maintained his composure and simply told his players to go back out to the pitch in the second half and "let it out";.

Van der Vaart told SunSport about his fondest North London derby memory, saying: "Of course, the first win after so many years at the Emirates, I remember.

";It was 2-0 down. It was a terrible game. We were so so bad, and I was also really bad.

Harry Redknapp’s blunt three-word half-time team-talk that inspired Tottenham to North London derby win over Arsenal

Read More on Football

Lineker tells Southgate 'we told you' as Carsley fixes three England problems

Spurs looking to avoid unwanted Prem record against bitter rivals Arsenal

Most read in Football

Keane reduces Wright and Neville to tears with crude comments to Scott

Russell Martin escapes sack fears on hols with former glamour girl Lucy Pinder

City to offer Haaland £100m to persuade him to stay after Pep deal

Amorim stunned by Man Utd flops in training and has decided who he doesn't want

Last 10 North London Derby results

MORE SECTIONS

MORE FROM THE SUN