On Friday Pompey boss Harry Redknapp was preparing his team for their home game against Fulham. By Saturday morning he was Spurs Manager. So what pursuaded much revered manager Harry Redknapp to quit Portsmouth after 4 successful years and pick up the mantle of a team who had picked up just 2 points all season and looked more disjointed than Ernie Wise's wig? To most people the answer would be simple. Cash. Lots of cash. But if you recall in January, Harry was approached for the vacant Newcastle post and he turned that down, even though I'm sure Newcastle owner Ashley would have thrown the cash at him. Now, although there was sense in that move, only a fool would step into the Tynside spotlight (oh eh sorry Joe) it does beg the question "why Spurs?" and "why now?" - My feeling is simple. It's "app Landan way", he has a soft spot for Spurs and let's face it, with Ramos blowing £60 million quid like you or I would blow out birthday candles, Harry will look forward to using his Del Boy tactics in the market and unearth some gems (Stan Collimore need not apply) - and the Spurs board will enjoy closing that wallet a little bit more now Harry's in town!
So, Harry is in Portsmouth to pick up his freedom of the City on Tuesday with what now surely must be a cross between an emotional farewell and a bitter goodbye - What price of freedom? You can guarentee there won't be any from the press...
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