Redknapp almost left us??

[archiewasking]

Redknapp almost left Tottenham in the summer
ESPNsoccernet staff
March 3, 2011
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revelaed he was tempted by an offer to manage Al-Ahli last summer.

Redknapp said he was seriously considering a move to Dubai for a better lifestyle, but ultimately could not desert Spurs after leading them into the Champions League for the first ever time.

United Arab Emirates side Al-Ahli appointed former Leeds United and Aston Villa boss David O'Leary as their manager.

Redknapp told the Tottenham's official website: ''There was an offer and I was intrigued. I love coming here [to Dubai]. It's a great way of life; it's safe, no trouble, you can do things, you can go out in the open. I was interested.''
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Bit of a surprise story. I've looked on the OS and I can't see what they're referring to. Thoughts?

 

[Kendall]

Doesn't say he almost left. Like he actually was on the verge, but wouldn't any man, especially a man well into his 60s be intrigued by such an offer?

 

[archiewasking]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/?cc=5739

Here's the link, so's you all know this is kosher.

Piddle. I can't copy links properly. :evil:

 

[3Dnata]

Surely even David O'leary couldn't bankrupt Dubai club Al-Ahli but he'll try to.

 

[TwoSaintsComeMarching]

howsit cosher? "I was intrigued" does not equate "I almost left". Who wouldnt be "intrigued" or "interested" by a multimillion pound employment contract in sunny dubai?

 

[archiewasking]

howsit cosher? "I was intrigued" does not equate "I almost left". Who wouldnt be "intrigued" or "interested" by a multimillion pound employment contract in sunny dubai?

I meant the link was kosher, that's all.

And I was just echoing the article title.

 

[Rafael]

I meant the link was kosher, that's all.

And I was just echoing the article title.

The link is kosher? It's from the official ESPN website.

 

[Yiddo1982]

I'm off to Dubai for work next Saturday.

 

[cusop]

Shame, He is our manager, and he has done well, but I will never take to the guy he is a numpty! And if I ever here "when I blur Blur 2 points blur blur! Lets face it. He has had one redeeming feature. He stood up to Levy and stopped the silly D of F, which suits anoraks that want to be football managers but do not have the experience. (LEVY)

 

[StuckinPoland]

angling for a pay raise?

 

[Niko]

Shame, He is our manager, and he has done well, but I will never take to the guy he is a numpty! And if I ever here "when I blur Blur 2 points blur blur! Lets face it. He has had one redeeming feature. He stood up to Levy and stopped the silly D of F, which suits anoraks that want to be football managers but do not have the experience. (LEVY)

The fact that people still have a problem with Redknapp after everything he has done for us simply astounds me.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

I love coming here [to Dubai]. It's a great way of life; it's safe, no trouble, you can do things, you can go out in the open.

Is Sandbanks a totalitarian dystopia, with 24 hr curfews ?

 

[louisg]

Shame, He is our manager, and he has done well, but I will never take to the guy he is a numpty! And if I ever here "when I blur Blur 2 points blur blur! Lets face it. He has had one redeeming feature. He stood up to Levy and stopped the silly D of F, which suits anoraks that want to be football managers but do not have the experience. (LEVY)

You sir are a prized idiot:bang:

 

[Zimmy]

I'd imagine the interview was actually with a local newspaper in Dubai and Redknapp, as usuall, is just pandering to gallery.

 

[dcarney75]

Shame, He is our manager, and he has done well, but I will never take to the guy he is a numpty! And if I ever here "when I blur Blur 2 points blur blur! Lets face it. He has had one redeeming feature. He stood up to Levy and stopped the silly D of F, which suits anoraks that want to be football managers but do not have the experience. (LEVY)

Literally amazing.

 

[Mate]

Shame, He is our manager, and he has done well, but I will never take to the guy he is a numpty! And if I ever here "when I blur Blur 2 points blur blur! Lets face it. He has had one redeeming feature. He stood up to Levy and stopped the silly D of F, which suits anoraks that want to be football managers but do not have the experience. (LEVY)

I'm ashamed to be in the same human race as you.

 

[guate]

You sir are a prized idiot:bang:

I think you're being overtly generous

 

[cusop]

I'm ashamed to be in the same human race as you.

Then don't join, stay in the soup. Look, I don't have to like the guy, even when I accept he has done well for us. I think the guy is a clown, I cannot stand him. I diid not like him fluttering between Pompy and the Saints and it seems Her Majesties inland Revenue share my suspions that he is a little bit more than crooked. My view od spurs as a 45 year fan have seen some low points.

Harry has stood up to Levy and he created a team spirit based on an entourage of coaches. If he leaves in a better state than he left us that is fine by me. But if you share Harrys morality then you may share his fate. :hello:

 

[SpurSince57]

Shame, He is our manager, and he has done well, but I will never take to the guy he is a numpty! And if I ever here "when I blur Blur 2 points blur blur! Lets face it. He has had one redeeming feature. He stood up to Levy and stopped the silly D of F, which suits anoraks that want to be football managers but do not have the experience. (LEVY)

You're one of those people who think irony's something your missus does to your shirts, aren't you?

 

[Spurs_Bear]

Shame, He is our manager, and he has done well, but I will never take to the guy he is a numpty! And if I ever here "when I blur Blur 2 points blur blur! Lets face it. He has had one redeeming feature. He stood up to Levy and stopped the silly D of F, which suits anoraks that want to be football managers but do not have the experience. (LEVY)

Do you live in a glass house? And throw stones at it?

I would much prefer a manager to be a lovely man, and for us to be mid-table again. It's such an awesome feeling.