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The hugely entertaining autobiography of one of the most popular and highly respected managers in the English Football League.
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The hugely entertaining autobiography of one of the most popular and highly respected managers in the English Football League.Mention West Ham United FC and the name Harry Redknapp immediately springs to mind. The Hammers' boss is an institution in the game; his experience of English football in the Nineties from the perspective of one club is unsurpassed.His was a controversial appointment, as he took over as manager at West Ham in 1994 to succeed former favourite Billy Bonds. 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 Raducioiu, Dani, Boogers and other foreign buys adjusted – or in many cases, failed – to adapt to the frenetic pace and unique culture of English football.More recently he has proved a shrewd investor in British talent. The likes of Trevor Sinclair, Neil Ruddock and Ian Wright have ensured that the Hammers have been a force to be reckoned with throughout this season's Premiership campaign.Away from football, Redknapp recalls his narrow escape from a near-fatal car accident in 1990 and the unique relationship with son Jamie, a quality player for Liverpool and England who is now married to pop star Louise.In an extra chapter to the original hardback edition, Harry comments on the Hammers' performance during the 1998–99 season, and reveals the truth behind the many colourful and often controversial incidents that have beset the East End club in recent months.
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HARRY REDKNAP looks back on an eventful career in the game in his colourful and entertaining autobiography: his graduation from the West Ham academy of football and the East End school of hard knocks to play for Bournemouth and the Hammers; becoming manager at Upton Park and a series of catastrophic foreign signings; his close relationship with soccer star son Jamie; and the pressures he faces in carrying out one of the most demanding jobs in sport. In this updated edition of his bestselling book, Redknapp reflects on an incident -packed 1998/99 season for a revitalised Hammers team. "A frank and funny autobiography" The Financial Times "Harry tells it like it really was . . . Those who enjoy football's very special parlance won't be disappointed" Daily Echo
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HARRY REDKNAP looks back on an eventful career in the game in his colourful and entertaining autobiography: his graduation from the West Ham academy of football and the East End school of hard knocks to play for Bournemouth and the Hammers; becoming manager at Upton Park and a series of catastrophic foreign signings; his close relationship with soccer star son Jamie; and the pressures he faces in carrying out one of the most demanding jobs in sport. In this updated edition of his bestselling book, Redknapp reflects on an incident -packed 1998/99 season for a revitalised Hammers team. "A frank and funny autobiography" The Financial Times "Harry tells it like it really was . . . Those who enjoy football's very special parlance won't be disappointed" Daily Echo
Author Biography
Harry Redknapp was born in 1947 in Poplar in London's East End. He made his debut for West Ham in 1965 and played on the wing for six years prior to moving to Bournemouth. He accepted the role of assistant manager at West Ham in 1992, before becoming manager in 1994. He left Upton Park in 2001 to become Director of Football at Portsmouth until resigning in November 2004. He is currently manager of Southampton. Derek McGovern is a freelance sportswriter and journalist who has a column in the Daily Mirror and a regular slot on Eamonn Holmes' Radio 5 Live Saturday morning programme. He was formerly Chief Sports Writer on the Racing Post.
Review
'(Redknapp) does not so much wear his heart on his sleeve but thrust it pulsing into the reader's face' The Independent 'Essential reading' Total Sport
Long Description
The hugely entertaining autobiography of one of the most popular and highly respected managers in the English Football League. Mention West Ham United FC and the name Harry Redknapp immediately springs to mind. The Hammers' boss is an institution in the game; his experience of English football in the Nineties from the perspective of one club is unsurpassed. His was a controversial appointment, as he took over as manager at West Ham in 1994 to succeed former favourite Billy Bonds. 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 Raducioiu, Dani, Boogers and other foreign buys adjusted - or in many cases, failed - to adapt to the frenetic pace and unique culture of English football. More recently he has proved a shrewd investor in British talent. The likes of Trevor Sinclair, Neil Ruddock and Ian Wright have ensured that the Hammers have been a force to be reckoned with throughout this season's Premiership campaign. Away from football, Redknapp recalls his narrow escape from a near-fatal car accident in 1990 and the unique relationship with son Jamie, a quality player for Liverpool and England who is now married to pop star Louise. In an extra chapter to the original hardback edition, Harry comments on the Hammers' performance during the 1998-99 season, and reveals the truth behind the many colourful and often controversial incidents that have beset the East End club in recent months.
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40 col plates (16pp) * Harry Redknapp is a popular character in football with a high profile in television and radio sports. * Fascinating insights into football management, finance and betting * A new chapter focusing on West Ham's 1998-99 season, both on and off the field
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The hugely entertaining autobiography of one of the most popular and highly respected managers in the English Football League. Mention West Ham United FC and the name Harry Redknapp immediately springs to mind. The Hammers' boss is an institution in the game; his experience of English football in the Nineties from the perspective of one club is unsurpassed. His was a controversial appointment, as he took over as manager at West Ham in 1994 to succeed former favourite Billy Bonds. 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 Raducioiu, Dani, Boogers and other foreign buys adjusted - or in many cases, failed - to adapt to the frenetic pace and unique culture of English football. More recently he has proved a shrewd investor in British talent. The likes of Trevor Sinclair, Neil Ruddock and Ian Wright have ensured that the Hammers have been a force to be reckoned with throughout this season's Premiership campaign. Away from football, Redknapp recalls his narrow escape from a near-fatal car accident in 1990 and the unique relationship with son Jamie, a quality player for Liverpool and England who is now married to pop star Louise. In an extra chapter to the original hardback edition, Harry comments on the Hammers' performance during the 1998-99 season, and reveals the truth behind the many colourful and often controversial incidents that have beset the East End club in recent months. * Harry Redknapp is a popular character in football with a high profile in television and radio sports. * Fascinating insights into football management, finance and betting * A new chapter focusing on West Ham's 1998-99 season, both on and off the field
Details ISBN0002188732 Pages 256 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 1999 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0002188732 ISBN-13 9780002188739 Format Paperback Publication Date 1999-10-04 Subtitle An Autobiography Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.334092 Author Derek McGovern Edition Description Revised Language English Media Book Short Title ARRY AN AUTOBIOG REV/E Imprint HarperCollinsWillow UK Release Date 1999-10-04 Illustrations 40 col plates (16pp), Index Audience General AU Release Date 1999-11-24 NZ Release Date 1999-11-30 We've got this
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