Harry Redknapp rules himself out of shock Championship job as ex-Tottenham boss, 77, admits ‘I’ve had it’
HARRY REDKNAPP has ruled himself out of a shock return to football with Frank Lampard at Coventry City.
The former gaffer, 77, managed some of the country’s top teams following a glittering playing career.
Nephew Frank Lampard oversaw a 1-1 draw against Cardiff in his first game as manager[/caption]
Redknapp took charge of sides including Tottenham, West Ham and Southampton.
But his last role in the dugout came in 2017 with Birmingham.
Redknapp’s legacy continues with son Jamie, who played for clubs like Liverpool and Spurs before heading into punditry.
While nephew Lampard is now a boss after winning three titles and a Champions League at Chelsea.
The former England midfielder, who has twice managed his old side as well as Derby and Everton, has now landed a new role at Coventry.
Lampard’s first match after replacing Mark Robins came in a 2-2 draw against Cardiff on Saturday.
And the tactician is hopeful of rebuilding his managerial career after picking up just one win during his last interim spell at Stamford Bridge.
However, Redknapp reckons there’s one thing Lampard must do if he is to succeed in the Championship.
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The gaffer has already brought long-time assistants Joe Edwards and Chris Jones with him to Coventry.
But uncle Harry reckons Lampard also needs to hire a “wise old head” for added experience.
Frank Lampard’s managerial career stats
- Derby, May 2018-July 2019: P57 W24 D17 L16
- Chelsea, July 2019-Jan 2021: P84 W44 D17 L23
- Everton, Jan 2022-Jan 2023: P44 W12 D8 L24
- Chelsea (interim), Apr 2023-May 2023: P11 W1 D2 L8
- Coventry, Nov 2024-Present: P1 W0 D1 L0
However, it won’t be Redknapp himself, who has categorically ruled out taking a role at the club.
He told SunSport: “If I could offer one piece of advice to Frank Lampard on his return to management with Coventry it would be to get a wise, old head on his staff.
“Not me, I’ve had it, but someone that is a little bit more experienced than him, that he can talk to.
“When I went to Portsmouth as manager, I brought in Jim Smith. I was an experienced manager myself by then but he was still brilliant for me to have around.
“Frank has got a difficult job on at Coventry and to have an older man on the team to sound out would be a huge benefit. But fair play to Frank for coming back into the game. He has got so much to offer.
“His football knowledge is immense and his reputation as a player, and the way he carried himself as a player, will hopefully rub off on the squad.
“It’s about getting the right job. For example, people are waiting for Wayne Rooney to fail in every job.
“But he has gone to Plymouth and although it is a big club, they don’t have money.
“They just about stayed up last season. Wayne’s up against it from the start. Yet I have sat down with him and spoken about football and he has the makings of a terrific manager.
“You just need the right club at the right time.”
Harry Redknapp’s managerial career stats
- Bournemouth, Oct 1983-June 1992: P457 W180 D107 L170
- West Ham, Aug 1994-May 2001: P327 W121 D85 L121
- Portsmouth, March 2002-Nov 2004: P116 W54 D26 L36
- Southampton, Dec 2004-Dec 2005: P49 W13 D21 L15
- Portsmouth, Dec 2005-Oct 2008: P128 W54 D29 L45
- Tottenham, Oct 2008-June 2012: P198 W98 D50 L50
- QPR, Nov 2012-Feb 2015: P105 W36 D26 L43
- Jordan, March 2016: P2 W1 D0 L1
- Birmingham, April 2017-Sept 2017: P13 W4 D1 L8
Trophies:
- Associate Members’ Cup (Bournemouth)
- Uefa Intertoto Cup (West Ham)
- First Division, FA Cup (Portsmouth)
- Championship play-offs (QPR)
