- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollinsWillow; New Ed edition (2 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007190794
- ISBN-13: 978-0007190799
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,946,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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With West Ham comfortably settled in the top half of the Premiership at the time of writing, their manager's story provides an enjoyable illustration of the game since the sixties. Harry Redknapp's tale never wanders too far from the subject of the game itself, but manages to keep a down-to-earth flavour, as one might expect from a man born and bred in East London.
At West Ham during the sixties, Redknapp played with some of the era's most illustrious stars, including the late, incomparable Bobby Moore. But the game has moved on, and Redknapp's career unfolds against this background. Son Jamie, one of today's millionaire players, with a pop-star wife to match, brings a useful counterpoint to father Harry's earlier experiences. Redknapp senior puts it all into perspective, relating the tale of his near- fatal motor accident sustained in Italy following the 1990 World Cup. His co-passenger, a close friend, lost his life. Harry, however, lived to tell his tale and one should be grateful for that. Stories of managerial life with Bournemouth and West Ham are told with candour, and no little self- justification on issues surrounded by controversy at the time. Redknapp admits to mistakes, such as bringing the "foreign legion" to Upton Park in 1996, but explains the motivation behind them. Sharp observations on many of his contemporaries are mixed with humorous anecdotes, and the now almost obligatory references to drinking and gambling in football. Not everything moved on during Redknapp's time in football after all. --Trevor Crowe --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Harry Redknapp is without doubt one of the most charismatic, well-respected managers in the Premiership - admired by home and rival supporters alike. Time and again, he has worked wonders with limited budgets, motivating his players to heights no one thought possible. In a footballing era increasingly dominated by foreign coaches and overpaid prima donnas, he is perhaps one of a dying breed - an old-fashioned Englishman for whom the beautiful game is about passion and commitment. Having enjoyed a long and successful playing career at West Ham, playing alongside such footballing greats as Bobby Moore and Frank Lampard Snr, it is Redknapp's managerial career that has truly made his name. Appointed manager of Bournemouth - an emergency appointment by a club convinced they were heading for the Fourth Division - Redknapp turned around their fortunes and quickly became one of the most popular managers in their history. From there, he went to his beloved West Ham, transforming the club from relegation fodder to contenders for a European place, and helping to nurture such young British talent as Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard and Michael Carrick. Next came Portsmouth, where he dramatically led them to the First Division title in his first full season in charge. After a highly controversial switch to local rivals Southampton, he returned to lead them to a seemingly impossible last-gasp escape from Premiership relegation. It is feats such as this that have earned him the well-deserved moniker 'Harry Houdini' - a nickname he continues to live up to. His has been a rollercoaster career - full of colour, incident and controversy. Wherever he has been, Redknapp has worked his magic. Straight-talking and candid, this is the remarkable story of a remarkable manager.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If someone had asked me what I thought Harry would come across before I read the book I wouldnt have been far off and I dont think 99% of footballing folk would be either. Harry is as straightforward and honest as he appears. He is not a quiet thinker and master tactician like Wenger or a loud been there done it like Fergie, Harry plays it as he sees it and it doesnt work every time. Strangely, as a Hammers season ticket holder for 20 years, I found the tales of skullduggery in the lower leagues far more interesting than those from the Hammers camp, maybe because I already knew most of the West Ham tales (sometimes from the other side of the coin). The book seems to follow no path and seems off the cuff but I guess thats how Harry is. His praise of Jamie maybe goes a bit ott as I think he may under acheive just as Harry says he himself did but then Harry is a proud father. I would say the only person Harry isnt always honest with is himself. He tends to take the plaudits for getting Hartson and Kitson but wants to take no real blame for Booger, Beachamp or Radiciou. As all proceeds go to lukemea charity (a brilliant gesture in this day for someone no where near as comfortable as the likes of Dalglish and co) I say go and buy it, you wont burn too many brain cells and it will make you laugh.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is one of the better football autobiographies around at the minute. Redknapp pulls no punches and tells it like it is in the world of football managent. His tale of swooping for Paolo Futre under Jim Smith's nose and a run in with Barry Fry are funny.
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