Pienaar left for Tottenham a year ago but couldn’t break into the team there.
“When I came back in this morning the lads welcomed me with open arms, it’s a good feeling and like coming back home. I understand if the fans are angry. It’s part of football. One moment you’re playing for a club and everyone supports you and the next you just walk out. It’s like walking out of your child’s life. To get the acceptance back you have to work and show that you do deserve to be forgiven. Hopefully if I can score a goal in the derby then the guys will forgive me.”
