HARRY REDKNAPP is a national treasure thanks to his long career in football.
The former Portsmouth boss is putting his manager hat back on for Soccer Aid 2024.Harry Redknapp is a former West Ham and Tottenham managerGetty - Contributor
Who is Soccer Aid 2024 manager Harry Redknapp?
Harry Redknapp is a former West Ham and Tottenham manager who won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008.
He was born on March 2, 1947, in Poplar, London.
Harry made 149 appearances for West Ham and 101 for AFC Bournemouth.
The former midfielder finished his career at the Seattle Sounders as a player-coach, making 24 appearances before becoming an assistant at Oxford City for Bobby Moore.
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Harry’s coaching career spans from 1976 to 2017 when he coached Birmingham City.
His first major role was at AFC Bournemouth where he was assistant manager to David Webb.
He stepped up to manager in 1983 and saw the club beat Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Redknapp also managed clubs including West Ham, Southampton, Tottenham, QPR and Birmingham but his most famous period as a manager was while he was at Portsmouth for his second spell.
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During the 2008-09 season, Redknapp helped Pompey lift the FA Cup.
The run included a quarter-final win over Manchester United and in the final they beat Cardiff 1-0.
Redknapp is the last English manager to win a major English trophy.
Harry’s beloved team is West Ham United, which he has always supported as well as played for.
What is Harry Redknapp’s net worth?
As of 2024, Harry has a net worth of £15M.
That wealth has been accumulated over the course of a lengthy career in football, both as a player and a manager, not to mention his punditry work.
It is also aided by a successful property business and the ability to yield lucrative appearance fees on reality TV shows.
Harry played for Bournemouth – seen here in 1972Getty - ContributorHarry has won a legion of fans thanks to his charm and witPA:Press Association
Who is Harry Redknapp’s wife, Sandra?
Redknapp is married to wife Sandra
The couple tied the knot on June 30, 1968 at Barking Abbey church.
Since then she has been by Harry’s side supporting him with his successful football career both on and off the pitch.
Harry stated during his time in the jungle that he has never ironed his own shirt, cooked or cleaned for himself through their marriage.
The former football manager revealed that he has never had a row with his better half – but has accidentally ran over her foot in the past.
Does Harry Redknapp have children with Sandra?
Harry and Sandra have two children together.
They have Jamie Redknapp who is a former footballer turned pundit.
They also have Mark who is a model.
The couple’s nephew is Frank Lampard, as his late mum Patrica was Sandra’s sister.Harry married wife Sandra in 1967
Where is Harry’s Redknapp’s house?
Harry and his wife reside in Sandbanks, Dorset having downsized from their mansion on millionaire’s row.
He has a £3.5million property, which glimpses of were offered during a ITV’s Harry Redknapp’s Sandbanks Summer.
The house has an indoor pool, cinema and a balcony overlooking the sea.
His property is home to his bulldogs too and he even has a small bulldog statue outside the house.
Harry with his famous son Jamie RedknappInstagram
When did Harry Redknapp go on I’m A Celebrity?
In 2018, Harry won I’m A Celebrity.
The King of the Jungle, who had never watched the programme before entering the camp, said: “I’m amazed I survived three weeks.”
Harry said he was worried he would have nothing in common with his fellow campers when he first arrived on the show, but that they had helped him make it through.
“They’ve pulled me up hills, they’ve dragged me through the water,” he joked.The former manager pocketed £500,000 for his stint on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
After winning the show he said:
Harry won I’m A Celebrity back in 2018Rex Features
When did Harry Redknapp have an accident?
In June 1990, Redknapp was involved in a car accident in Italy while there to watch the 1990 Fifa World Cup.
When travelling at night with York City chairman Michael Sinclair and his son, Adam, and Brian Tiler – Aston Villa chairman and Bournemouth‘s managing director – they were involved in a head-on collision with another car which contained three Italian soldiers.The crash killed Tiler and the three occupants of the other vehicle while Redknapp, who was covered in petrol, was pulled out of the car by Sinclair.
Redknapp was presumed dead at the scene but after spending two days unconscious he was flown home in an air ambulance which was paid for by Bournemouth.
He suffered a fractured skull, broken nose, cracked ribs and a gash in his left leg but made a full recovery except losing his sense of smell and gaining a facial tic.
