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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.

Synopsis
The hugely entertaining life story of one of the last remaining characters from the 'old school' of football club management. Now fully revised to include Harry's rancorous departure from his beloved West Ham, and his new and challenging role as boss of newly promoted Portsmouth. Harry Redknapp is an institution in the game; his experience of English football in the last three decades is unsurpassed, having been a player and long-serving boss at West Ham prior to his current role as manager of Portsmouth. His earlier appointment at West Ham to succeed former favourite Billy Bonds provoked much controversy. But Redknapp broke the mould: he was one of the first Premiership managers to recruit heavily from abroad, and he gives a refreshing insight into how such players as Raduciou, Dani, Berkovic, Paolo Di Canio and other foreign buys adjusted -- or in many cases, failed -- to adapt to the frenetic pace and unique culture of English football. Harry was also instrumental in the development at the Hammers' youth academy of talent such as Joe Cole, Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand, with the latter's recent ban from the game for missing a drugs test eliciting some strong opinions from his ex-manager. At Portsmouth, Harry has yet again proved a shrewd operator in the transfer market, leading the club to promotion to the Premiership in 2003 on a shoestring budget, and recruiting the likes of Teddy Sheringham, Patrik Berger and Tim Sherwood to help Pompey compete against the rich elite. Away from football, Harry recalls his narrow escape from a near-fatal car accident in 1990 and the unique relationship with son, Jamie, the former England and current Spurs midfielder who is married to pop star Louise. With Harry's no-holds-barred views on the transfer market, and the betting and gambling that is rife in the game, this book is sure to be an eye-opener to the world of English football.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Diamond Geezer, 3 Mar 1999 By A Customer This review is from: Harry Redknapp: An Autobiography (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.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: An easy read with a some interesting tales..., 22 Dec 1998 By A Customer This review is from: Harry Redknapp: An Autobiography (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.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 2 customer reviews...		Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews