Harry Redknapp
Football manager and player with notable tenure
Born
March 2nd, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A prominent English football manager and former player, this individual had a significant career in football management across several clubs in England, including West Ham United, Portsmouth, Southhampton, and Tottenham Hotspur. As a player, participation in the Football League with clubs like West Ham United is notable. Achievements in management included leading Portsmouth to win the FA Cup in 2008, marking the club's first major trophy in over 50 years. The tenure at Tottenham Hotspur also brought recognition, with a top four finish in the Premier League and a run to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Winning the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008
Securing a top four finish with Tottenham Hotspur
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