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Portsmouth boss, Harry Redknapp, was quite happy to see the back of his former West Ham player, Joe Cole and winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.

"The idea when I sold Sulley was that there would be money for two or three new players, " Redknapp said.

"Rafa came to see me and said to me he didn't know where all that rubbish came from, " Redknapp said.

"I've heard stories about how much he earns and it's mind-blowing, " Redknapp said.

The Russian has scored 15 league goals in 36 starts for Redknapp's men and he has turned down offers back in his homeland to stay in London.

"It was a real London derby, very competitive and played in a good spirit, " said Redknapp.

Quick, while Harry Redknapp is still in charge and a short contract may be a possibility.

I thought I wasn't good enough but I had the right people around me, experienced players - Jamie Redknapp and Robbie Fowler.

Harry Redknapp has experience and a good team. They have spent some money too and he knows the league. It will be a tough game for us.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is hoping rest, and a visit to a back specialist, will sort out Bale's problem.

Kanu trained yesterday and would like to face his former club Arsenal but his knee was described by Redknapp as "a bit sore" .

Harry Redknapp has admitted that Liverpool will miss Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard but he is still expecting a difficult game.

The face of Harry Redknapp at the end of the game said it all for me!

"The ball that Rafael van der Vaart hit for Crouchy, David hit about seven of them the other morning, " said Redknapp.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp goes back to his old club West Ham United who are still chasing their first win.

"Steven has fired 23 goals this season, from his attacking midfield role, " said Redknapp.

Redknapp himself would not be drawn on the Bellamy deal last night.

Harry Redknapp has been mooted as a potential coach of a combined British team.

Redknapp recently claimed he is not working on any deal for Beckham but Levy sees it as having huge potential for the club.

"Keeping Ledley fit will be key this season, " said Spurs boss Harry Redknapp. "We want him on the pitch as much as we can - he's so good. "

Four of the top six clubs in the country have managers in their sixties - Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Harry Redknapp and myself.

His current problem high-earners start with Bentley, who signed for Spurs a few months before Redknapp's arrival in 2008.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has revealed his regret about not playing more with Steven Gerrard.

Coach Harry Redknapp said his team have every chance of reaching the last four.

But Redknapp readily admits it is a competition he is not keen for his team to compete in next season.

"He had another scan on his sore knee, but the scan showed up okay, " Redknapp explained.

Redknapp is expecting big things from Traore and admits there was strong competition to land the 18-year-old.

Pompey enter Lauren chase Harry Redknapp is hoping to bring Lauren to Portsmouth after agreeing a fee with Arsenal for the defender.

McLeish is desperate to fend off interest from Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp and land the Dutch forward.

Redknapp is also interested in Sevilla forward Kanoute, who he brought to England seven years ago when in charge of West Ham United.

Redknapp acknowledged his admiration for the 21-year-old and also confirmed he has not given up his pursuit of Nelsen.

Our manager Harry Redknapp has really set our stall out as genuine title contenders.

Harry Redknapp has banned his Spurs players from any Christmas party this year.

Redknapp also wants the City defender Micah Richards.

Harry Redknapp admitted Tottenham had missed a 'great opportunity' following their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.

But Redknapp says that he knows from past experience that teams can come back from seemingly impossible positions.

But also that if the funds are not forthcoming and Spurs are in decline this season, Redknapp has already explained why.

"I'm not sure what's happening with Huth now his move to Middlesbrough has fallen through, but I like him, " said Redknapp.

Harry Redknapp hopes to sign Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy after pulling out of the race to land Joe Cole. (Mirror)

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he could be set to sign Croatia goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa. (PA)

Redknapp will make a move for young Blackburn centre-back Phil Jones. (People)