Redknapp: I'm doing Cherries job in return for a half-time cuppa (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Redknapp: I'm doing Cherries job in return for a half-time cuppa
7:00am Saturday 8th September 2012 in Sport
By Ian Wadley
BIG ENTRANCE: Harry Redknapp arrives at Yeovil this afternoon after travelling on the Cherries team coach
RETURNING hero Harry Redknapp insists he is relishing the chance to help Cherries – and all he wants in return is a cup of tea.
Redknapp last night expressed his affection for Cherries after making a sensational return – more than 20 years after he departed Dean Court.
The former Tottenham Hotspur manager has not been directly involved in the game since his exit from White Hart Lane this summer.
But Cherries yesterday confirmed he had accepted an invitation from chairman Eddie Mitchell to take up a voluntary non-contract advisory role.
Redknapp will travel with the squad for this afternoon’s League One clash at Yeovil Town (3pm), but he confirmed he had no intention of going in the dugout or dressing room.
Speaking to the Daily Echo, Redknapp said: “They have got a good manager and a good coaching staff.
“If I can just weigh in with little bits here and there, and if they want to ask my opinion, I am only too pleased.
“It is not a financial thing in any shape or form. If they give me a cup of tea at half-time in the boardroom, I would be delighted. That is all I want out of it.
“This is home for me, this is where I live. I spent nearly 10 years here as manager so I love the club.
“It is not a case of me coming in for any reason other than Eddie asked me if I could just give them a little bit of a hand if I can, where I can. I will do that.”
Widely regarded as one of the country’s leading managers, Redknapp achieved legendary status when he guided Cherries to the Division Three title in 1987.
He added: “I think the team play some great football and just think they have been unlucky with their results so far, from what I have seen.
“I know Paul Groves well and think he is an excellent football man.
“He worked for me at Portsmouth and did a great job, and so did Shaun Brooks. I know Dennis Rofe very well and he is a great character and knows his football.
“I said to Eddie if he wanted me to help out a little bit here and there, I would do it, but I can’t be there every week or every day.
“I will enjoy going to watch a bit of training some mornings and having a cup of tea with the boys – it keeps my hand in.
“I will watch the game, have a cup of tea with the boys after and have a little chat about it.
“If I can help in any way, I will, because I have got a lot of time for the football club.”
Comments(36)
mark.s
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7:53am Sat 8 Sep 12
Welcome back 'Arry, it's been a long time coming.
devon fan
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9:08am Sat 8 Sep 12
Square Old Codger
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9:15am Sat 8 Sep 12
alanrr
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10:24am Sat 8 Sep 12
miltonarcher
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10:29am Sat 8 Sep 12
John T
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11:40am Sat 8 Sep 12
Wtfcstevewebs wrote:Yeah, and perhaps Harry could also share some PG (Parental Guidance) tips with little Tom Mitchell, while his dad knocks back the alcohol!
Would that be PG tips ( Paul Groves ) then
hotdog350
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2:09pm Sat 8 Sep 12
The cat is out of the bag Mitchell. SACK GROVES/BROOKS NOW!
Lord Spring
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2:20pm Sat 8 Sep 12
lymicherry
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2:22pm Sat 8 Sep 12
Nat1234
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5:36pm Sat 8 Sep 12
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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5:39pm Sat 8 Sep 12
jbland
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5:40pm Sat 8 Sep 12
was it a good match ?,i am sure you will all have a say as soon as you can and tell the story - it should be interesting
The Renegade Master
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5:43pm Sat 8 Sep 12
I wanted to make the point that Groves took off Mquid and put on Thomas who couldn't hit the back end of a bus from six yards and left Tubbs on the bench yet again! Unbelievable!
I think the way Groves has treated Tubbs is disgusting and I don't blame the lad if he opts to leave.
Good win today even though once again we couldn't convert the hat full of chances made. If you can't kill games off with a second and third goal we will end up losing points to the better sides like we have over the last few seasons. Yeovil were very poor.
Give Harry the managers job and get rid of the current clowns (of course he's going to say he doesn't want it, but if Groves was sacked I bet he'd be tempted!)
UTCIAD!
nonnogeppetto
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5:46pm Sat 8 Sep 12
The Renegade Master wrote:I'll second that.
Oh look we're not allowed to comment on today's match (5-35pm Sat). Why?
I wanted to make the point that Groves took off Mquid and put on Thomas who couldn't hit the back end of a bus from six yards and left Tubbs on the bench yet again! Unbelievable!
I think the way Groves has treated Tubbs is disgusting and I don't blame the lad if he opts to leave.
Good win today even though once again we couldn't convert the hat full of chances made. If you can't kill games off with a second and third goal we will end up losing points to the better sides like we have over the last few seasons. Yeovil were very poor.
Give Harry the managers job and get rid of the current clowns (of course he's going to say he doesn't want it, but if Groves was sacked I bet he'd be tempted!)
UTCIAD!
Good to bring back the points but I agree about Wes Thomas he has lost confidence (WHY!!).
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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5:54pm Sat 8 Sep 12
The Renegade Master wrote:Put Groves on detention Harry, make him do a thousand lines. I MUST LISTEN TO MY MASTER. What has Tubbs got to do to get a chance??. We were very wasteful again today but 3 points in the bag.
Oh look we're not allowed to comment on today's match (5-35pm Sat). Why?
I wanted to make the point that Groves took off Mquid and put on Thomas who couldn't hit the back end of a bus from six yards and left Tubbs on the bench yet again! Unbelievable!
I think the way Groves has treated Tubbs is disgusting and I don't blame the lad if he opts to leave.
Good win today even though once again we couldn't convert the hat full of chances made. If you can't kill games off with a second and third goal we will end up losing points to the better sides like we have over the last few seasons. Yeovil were very poor.
Give Harry the managers job and get rid of the current clowns (of course he's going to say he doesn't want it, but if Groves was sacked I bet he'd be tempted!)
UTCIAD!
eaststandman
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5:58pm Sat 8 Sep 12
Still insists on using Arter.
Still cannot kill teams off by putting a 2 or 3 goal cushion....
But we won! Well done to Hughsey and Harry !
hotdog350
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6:02pm Sat 8 Sep 12
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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6:15pm Sat 8 Sep 12
hotdog350 wrote:Ugh. He has only started 8 games. They probably dont want to pay his goal scoring bonus(apparently 1k per goal) thats how thick they are. Goals = points, Points = Prizes. Got that Tom/ Dumb/Dumber. Sort em out Harry.
I am no expert on player deals but the money Tom Mitchell......sorry AFCB paid for Tubbs was based on how many matches he played.If he dont play in matches then Tom...sorry AFCB dont pay????????????
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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6:19pm Sat 8 Sep 12
nonnogeppetto wrote:Simple. Coz he's CRAP.!!!
The Renegade Master wrote:I'll second that.
Oh look we're not allowed to comment on today's match (5-35pm Sat). Why?
I wanted to make the point that Groves took off Mquid and put on Thomas who couldn't hit the back end of a bus from six yards and left Tubbs on the bench yet again! Unbelievable!
I think the way Groves has treated Tubbs is disgusting and I don't blame the lad if he opts to leave.
Good win today even though once again we couldn't convert the hat full of chances made. If you can't kill games off with a second and third goal we will end up losing points to the better sides like we have over the last few seasons. Yeovil were very poor.
Give Harry the managers job and get rid of the current clowns (of course he's going to say he doesn't want it, but if Groves was sacked I bet he'd be tempted!)
UTCIAD!
Good to bring back the points but I agree about Wes Thomas he has lost confidence (WHY!!).
Bobcat
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6:22pm Sat 8 Sep 12
jbland
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6:46pm Sat 8 Sep 12
Bobcat wrote:actually it wasnt anything special as wins go,didnt seem to have the fizz of tueday and yeovil off form ,lots of missed chances ....... ?
Great win Harry !
Tom Griffiths of Bransgore
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7:05pm Sat 8 Sep 12
alasdair1967
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7:14pm Sat 8 Sep 12
CherryFarmer
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7:16pm Sat 8 Sep 12
alasdair1967
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7:25pm Sat 8 Sep 12
eaststandman wrote:did you go to the match today ? Arter was awesome today
Still no Tubbs and Zubar.
Still insists on using Arter.
Still cannot kill teams off by putting a 2 or 3 goal cushion....
But we won! Well done to Hughsey and Harry !
Excherry
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7:41pm Sat 8 Sep 12
Talkingheadera
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7:41pm Sat 8 Sep 12
Easiest 1-0 win ever. Loads of chances. None to yeovil.jalal a spectator.
Carlisle_Cherry
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7:49pm Sat 8 Sep 12
PNE fans adamant they'll be going up! One things for sure Weymouth old boy Stuart Beavon was not worth the £250k PNE paid, we did well to miss out him! What I would say about PNE is they're behind the manager and there's no poison coming from the forums or the terraces unlike some of the dribble and nonsense I read on here or hear on the terraces! From what I've seen PNE will be at best mid table. UTCIAD #PlayTubbs
adyb1967
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7:58pm Sat 8 Sep 12
Football banning order yob
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8:18pm Sat 8 Sep 12
camvalley
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8:32pm Sat 8 Sep 12
ASM
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2:35pm Sun 9 Sep 12
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UTC "the only way is up, baby" (annie lennox i think, is the mood of the cherries now) where a few days ago it was"down, down down down, da da down down da da down" (paul johnson)
Local fan
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mpdor
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