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      Harry Redknapp rules himself out of shock Championship job as ex-Tottenham boss, 77, admits ‘I’ve had it’

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      HARRY REDKNAPP has ruled himself out of a shock return to football with Frank Lampard at Coventry City.The former gaffer, 77, managed some of the country’s top teams following a glittering playing career.Harry Redknapp has ruled out a return to football at Coventry CityCredit: RexNephew Frank Lampard oversaw a 1-1 draw against Cardiff in his first game as managerCredit: PARedknapp took charge of sides including Tottenham, West Ham and Southampton.But his last role in the dugout came in 2017 with Birmingham.Redknapp’s legacy continues with son Jamie, who played for clubs like Liverpool and Spurs before heading into punditry.While nephew Lampard is now a boss after winning three titles and a Champions League at Chelsea.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former England midfielder, who has twice managed his old side as well as Derby and Everton, has now landed a new role at Coventry.Lampard’s first match after replacing Mark Robins came in a 2-2 draw against Cardiff on Saturday.And the tactician is hopeful of rebuilding his managerial career after picking up just one win during his last interim spell at Stamford Bridge.However, Redknapp reckons there’s one thing Lampard must do if he is to succeed in the Championship.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe gaffer has already brought long-time assistants Joe Edwards and Chris Jones with him to Coventry.But uncle Harry reckons Lampard also needs to hire a “wise old head” for added experience.Inside Frank Lampard’s superstitious routine as new Coventry boss’ success could depend on Chelsea legend’s DOGFrank Lampard’s managerial career statsDerby, May 2018-July 2019: P57 W24 D17 L16Chelsea, July 2019-Jan 2021: P84 W44 D17 L23Everton, Jan 2022-Jan 2023: P44 W12 D8 L24Chelsea (interim), Apr 2023-May 2023: P11 W1 D2 L8Coventry, Nov 2024-Present: P1 W0 D1 L0However, it won’t be Redknapp himself, who has categorically ruled out taking a role at the club.He told SunSport: “If I could offer one piece of advice to Frank Lampard on his return to management with Coventry it would be to get a wise, old head on his staff.“Not me, I’ve had it, but someone that is a little bit more experienced than him, that he can talk to.“When I went to Portsmouth as manager, I brought in Jim Smith. I was an experienced manager myself by then but he was still brilliant for me to have around.“Frank has got a difficult job on at Coventry and to have an older man on the team to sound out would be a huge benefit. But fair play to Frank for coming back into the game. He has got so much to offer.“His football knowledge is immense and his reputation as a player, and the way he carried himself as a player, will hopefully rub off on the squad.“It’s about getting the right job. For example, people are waiting for Wayne Rooney to fail in every job.“But he has gone to Plymouth and although it is a big club, they don’t have money.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They just about stayed up last season. Wayne’s up against it from the start. Yet I have sat down with him and spoken about football and he has the makings of a terrific manager.“You just need the right club at the right time.”Harry Redknapp’s managerial career statsBournemouth, Oct 1983-June 1992: P457 W180 D107 L170West Ham, Aug 1994-May 2001: P327 W121 D85 L121Portsmouth, March 2002-Nov 2004: P116 W54 D26 L36Southampton, Dec 2004-Dec 2005: P49 W13 D21 L15Portsmouth, Dec 2005-Oct 2008: P128 W54 D29 L45Tottenham, Oct 2008-June 2012: P198 W98 D50 L50QPR, Nov 2012-Feb 2015: P105 W36 D26 L43Jordan, March 2016: P2 W1 D0 L1Birmingham, April 2017-Sept 2017: P13 W4 D1 L8Trophies: Associate Members’ Cup (Bournemouth)Uefa Intertoto Cup (West Ham)First Division, FA Cup (Portsmouth)Championship play-offs (QPR) More

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      Mo Salah is as good as gone at Liverpool, and blokes up and down the country should be relieved

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      WHEN Mo Salah whipped off his shirt the other day and showed off that impressive six pack, I thought one thing — hope my missus isn’t watching.It was the same for most blokes up and down the country. I didn’t have muscles like that even in my prime as a player. We didn’t do weights in my day.A lot of blokes will be relieved if ripped Mo Salah leaves Liverpool next summerCredit: RexArne Slot has to accept his star man is going to exit on a free transferCredit: GettyAs well as giving the ladies a treat, that exhibition of his amazing abs also underlines what a fantastic athlete Salah is, as well as one of Liverpool’s all-time greats and still a formidable footballer.Even at 32, if you gave him a three-year contract next summer, he isn’t going to suddenly fall off a cliff with his fitness or his play.But if I were in Arne Slot’s place, as his manager at Anfield, I’d be thinking that Salah is gone after this season, no matter what cryptic messages he puts out to muddy the waters over his future.If he hasn’t signed by now, then to me Salah is gone, despite those comments about the club not coming up with a new offer like he did.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLet’s be honest, next summer he could head over to Saudi Arabia and pocket a £100million signing-on fee alone. And that’s without his wages on top. His transfer market worth must be £80-100m.Last summer Liverpool could have got more than that but the move to Saudi’s Pro League didn’t come off — that surprised me.Now of course, in the age of the Bosman free transfer, a lot of what Liverpool would have collected will go Salah’s way.He has a choice. If he is purely football driven, stay at Anfield. But even for someone like him, if clubs are dangling crazy figures in front of you, it becomes difficult to turn down.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe could have gone last year but was probably thinking that most of the £100m or even £200m Liverpool would have got for him, will be going his way in 12 months’ time, so he is sitting it out.In some ways if he wins the Premier League title again with Liverpool this season, it seems like a fitting way to go out.Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah over ‘selfish’ interview after Liverpool star reveals he’s ‘more out than in’You have to be honest and think to yourself that this uncertainty has been dragging on for so long now that it makes things even more certain. That he is leaving.The carefully-scripted speeches, designed to keep people guessing, are just there to stop him burning his bridges with the fans.He doesn’t want to go out in bad faith with supporters — and I get that.Next summer he can leave and then sit down and write his own cheque for a deal to take him to Saudi.He could go to any club in the world — Real Madrid maybe? But even they would struggle to compete with the money on offer in the Middle East.And imagine what a superstar he would be out there.It suits him as a Muslim, for starters, and to have players like him around at any club would be incredible for others in the squad.A fantastic example to set for young hopeful prosHarry RedknappYounger players can look at guys like Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo, watch how they train, that they don’t eat rubbish, don’t drink, don’t abuse their bodies.They can watch and learn what is required if you want to be like Mo Salah. A fantastic example to set for young hopeful pros.It’s a world away from when I started out in management at Bournemouth. We were talking £200-a-week contracts back then, long before the advent of the Bosman Ruling.When I was at West Ham we sold Rio Ferdinand to Leeds for £18m — a lot of money back then.The chairman, Terry Brown, said to me he thought it would be one of the last big transfers because with the incoming Bosman Ruling, all players would choose to run their contracts down and leave for free.That was his belief and you can understand his feelings at the time, yet the transfers have just got crazier.If nothing else, Salah leaving England next summer would be a great relief to blokes everywhere who have been sucking their stomachs in since those pictures of his rack came out.Frank Lampard needs to bring in a wise head to assist him at Coventry CityCredit: GettyBEING FRANKIF I could offer one piece of advice to Frank Lampard on his return to management with Coventry it would be to get a wise, old head on his staff.Not me, I’ve had it, but someone that is a little bit more experienced than him, that he can talk to.When I went to Portsmouth as manager, I brought in Jim Smith. I was an experienced manager myself by then but he was still brilliant for me to have around.Frank has got a difficult job on at Coventry and to have an older man on the team to sound out would be a huge benefit. But fair play to Frank for coming back into the game. He has got so much to offer.His football knowledge is immense and his reputation as a player, and the way he carried himself as a player, will hopefully rub off on the squad.It’s about getting the right job. For example, people are waiting for Wayne Rooney to fail in every job.But he has gone to Plymouth and although it is a big club, they don’t have money.They just about stayed up last season. Wayne’s up against it from the start. Yet I have sat down with him and spoken about football and he has the makings of a terrific manager.You just need the right club at the right time.Kieran McKenna and Ipswich have been impressive this seasonCredit: ReutersTRACTOR NOISEWATCHING Ipswich this season makes me think they are the best placed to spring a surprise and stay up.The way they play, the energy, the atmosphere at Portman Road, especially last Sunday against Manchester United, really warmed me to them.READ MORE SUN STORIESKieran McKenna has a good side there and comes across so well.I’m rooting for them. More

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      Pep Guardiola says rivals are ‘taking the p*** out of us’ as Man City boss admits he is losing sleep over horror run

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is losing sleep trying to handle his first crisis at Manchester City.And the Etihad boss says rivals are “taking the p” out of his faltering Prem champions.Man City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed he is struggling to sleep with his team’s formCredit: GettyGuardiola believes City’s rivals are taking the p*** out of themCity visit runaway leaders Liverpool today on the back of a six-game winless run.Defeat would leave them 11 POINTS adrift of Arne Slot’s side.Guardiola confessed: “I don’t like it. I don’t enjoy it at all.“I don’t sleep as good as when I won every game.Read more football news“Maybe it’s more unusual to win four Premier League titles in a row. In that moment I was stable enough, I was happy because I eat better and sleep better.”Guardiola, 53, confessed scratches on his head and a cut nose were self- inflicted after he watched City blow a 3-0 lead in 14 minutes in Tuesday’s Champions League draw at home to Feyenoord.That followed five defeats in all competitions — the Catalan’s worst run of his managerial career.And he accepts his rivals are LOVING seeing City struggle.Most read in FootballFive Man City disasters that led to Pep Guardiola scratching his OWN face before ‘self-harm’ apologyGuardiola said: “As is normal in sport, they take the p and they laugh at your defeats.“At least there’s respect. There’s no violence and this kind of stuff. It is part of how nice football is that people can laugh at you when it’s not going well.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“But this shall pass — I don’t know when but nothing is eternal, not even our lives.“When I face this situation with my heart this is normal but maybe not in these six games.”Guardiola says he is making his players “suffer” to pull City out of their dive — and revealed he wants to build another great squad.One of the reasons he signed a new two-year deal last month was to put that plan into action.Guardiola added: “At the right moment, the club — myself first — will take the decisions we have to take to maintain the club for many years to come.“I want to be here. I asked to be here to try it.” More

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      Axed Coventry boss Mark Robins lined up for instant managerial return with Championship club – but sets strict condition

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      MARK ROBINS is open to a managerial return with Hull — but will not attend an interview for the post.Robins was sacked by Coventry last month and is one of the candidates Tigers plan to talk to about replacing the axed Tim Walter.Mark Robins is open to a managerial return with HullCredit: PAHull are asking for applications and CVs but Robins would prefer to be offered the jobCredit: AlamyHowever, Hull are asking for applications and CVs — and the 54-year-old Robins would prefer to be offered the job rather than go through that process.The ex-Coventry boss was the EFL’s longest serving manager as he spent seven years in the West Midlands.The Sky Blues were sitting adrift of the Championship drop in 17th place before his dismissal.Thus, the former Manchester United ace saw himself at the centre of a relegation battle this season.Read More on FootballRobins was in his second spell as Coventry boss, having returned to the club in March 2017 after the sacking of Russell Slade.He also had a short one-year stint in charge of the team back in 2012.Robins oversaw the resurrection of Coventry from the depths of League Two, to the champions of League One in 2020.He was even on the cusp of bringing the West Midlands club to the Premier League when they lost the Championship play-off final on penalties to Luton in 2023.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd he memorably led them to the FA Cup semi-final last season, where they were unlucky to marginally lose out on pens to United after climbing back from 3-0 down in the second half.Coventry ultimately replaced Robins with ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.Frank Lampard confirmed as Coventry manager as Chelsea legend returns to management after 18 months unemployed Lampard went on to sign a two-and-a-half year deal with the Championship outfit. More

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      Tottenham identify England U21 star as Guglielmo Vicario replacement with ‘next N’Golo Kante’ also on transfer wish list

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      TOTTENHAM are checking on Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson for the rest of the year before deciding if the Black Cats keeper will be their emergency signing.Patterson, 24, looks the perfect fit for Spurs, who need cover for injured Guglielmo Vicario — ideally one who would be happy as a reserve.Sunderland youngster Anthony Patterson is a target for TottenhamCredit: AlamyGuglielmo Vicario is going to be out with a longterm injuryCredit: EPAMidfielder Valentin Atangana has been labelled the ‘next N’Golo Kante’Credit: AlamyThe respected Black Cats No1 is ready for the step up to the top flight but it may have to be as a second choice.Sunderland will not want to lose Patterson in their bid for promotion to the Prem — though they usually sell at the right price so Tottenham could do a deal.Spurs have also considered James Trafford at Burnley but the England Under-21 stopper would cost a lot.Ivory Coast keeper Yahia Fofana of French side Angers is in their sights too.Read more football newsPatterson established himself as Sunderland’s first choice goalie in the 2021-2022 season.He has since gone on to star for the club 137 times.Last year, Patterson made his England U21 debut as a half-time substitute in a 2-0 defeat to Japan at St George’s Park.He has been touted as one of the best goalkeepers outside the Premier League.Most read in FootballTottenham snubbed Ollie Watkins transfer as Jose Mourinho refused to pay price tag and signed flop striker instead Man Utd and Liverpool have been linked with a move for Patterson in the past.Meanwhile, Tottenham and Aston Villa have joined the race for Reims’ young midfield star Valentin Atangana.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Cameroon-born wonder, 19, is earning rave reviews in France — and 26 top sides watched him play last week.He has been called the next N’Golo Kante by the French media.Atangana has played at various youth levels for France, from U17’s to U21’s.In 2022, he starred for his country in the European Under -17 Championships, who went on to win the competition. More

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      Referee tells off Arsenal star Jorginho for ‘dark arts’ at free kick as fans joke he ‘turned into Ben White’

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      JORGINHO received a ticking-off from referee Anthony Taylor after “turning into Ben White” with some “dark arts” for Arsenal.The former Chelsea star played all 90 minutes as Mikel Arteta’s men moved up to second with a 5-2 win at West Ham.Jorginho showed off his ‘dark arts’ in Arsenal’s 5-2 win at West HamCredit: Sky SportsThe midfielder tried distracting Lukasz Fabianski at a free-kick late onCredit: Sky SportsArsenal scored all five of their goals in a first-half blitz.And the result means they are now within six points of leaders Liverpool, who play defending champs Manchester City on Sunday.The Gunners’ win never looked in doubt after racing into a 4-0 lead.Bukayo Saka’s penalty, which came after a quickfire double from the Hammers, put the result beyond doubt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut that didn’t stop Jorginho from doing everything possible to get his team over the line.With just moments remaining, Arsenal won a direct free-kick which was lined up by loanee Raheem Sterling.The game was a done deal by that point, with many home supporters already exiting the building.Yet Jorginho showed his competitive side by standing in front of West Ham goalie Lukasz Fabianski in an attempt to play mind games.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Gunners have become the best in the league for their set-piece routines, with defender White often the focal point for ruffling opposition feathers.But Jorginho’s efforts were quickly picked up by ref Taylor, who gave him a telling off before Sterling’s free-kick sailed over the bar.Moment huge brawl breaks out in West Ham end with punches thrown and fan knocked to ground in London derby vs ArsenalAnthony Taylor made sure to give Jorginho a ticking offCredit: Sky SportsFans were left amazed at the midfielder’s anticsCredit: Sky SportsFans were quick to react to the incident too, with many loving Jorginho’s attempts to replicate the injured White’s set-piece “dark arts.”One said: “Jorginho blissfully epitomising dark arts.”Another declared: “Jorginho still finding the time to be unsporting.”One noted: “Jorginho turned into Ben White for a moment.”Another yelled: “What was he trying to do there?”One fan had a different opinion, adding: “Jorginho ridiculous! Anti-football!” More

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      Man Utd star Marcus Rashford dating Love Island beauty Grace Rosa Jackson following her split from Joey Essex

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      MAN United star Marcus Rashford has been on dates with a former Love Island beauty who used to go out with Joey Essex, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.The England forward, 27, has been seeing model and influencer Grace Rosà Jackson, 25, for months.Marcus Rashford is dating former Love Island beauty Grace JacksonCredit: SplashRashford has been seeing the model for monthsCredit: GettyGrace appeared in the Love Island villa during the summer — where she hooked up with Towie star JoeyCredit: RexA pal said: “Marcus and Grace have been quietly spending time together and he has whisked her on numerous dates around Cheshire.“They get on really well and have lots in common.”Grace appeared in the Love Island villa during the summer — where she hooked up with Towie star Joey, 34.It later emerged that she and Joey had enjoyed a holiday romance together the year before they had appeared on the ITV show.Read More on SportGrace went on to date fellow contestant Reuben Collins. But she called time on that in early September.Grace, from Walkden, Manchester, has since hooked up with Marcus and the pair are said to be “smitten”.Meanwhile, Rashford has been single since splitting with childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi in the summer of 2023.Most read in FootballBut Marcus, who is set to line up today for United against Everton at Old Trafford, now seems loved-up with Grace.In August, former shop worker Grace, who has amassed 594,000 followers on Instagram since leaving the villa, landed a six-figure deal with fashion and shoe brand EGO.Marcus Rashford has started dating stunning catwalk model Erica Correa, The Sun can reveal More

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      Chris Coleman hired by Premier League owner as he takes on tenth managerial job in seventh country

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      CHRIS COLEMAN has joined the Leicester group after being appointed boss of OH Leuven in Belgium.The ex-Wales manager, 54, keeps his colourful managerial adventure going by working in his seventh different country.Chris Coleman has been appointed as the new manager of OH LeuvenCredit: GettyColeman will be working for Leicester chairman Aiyawatt “Top” SrivaddhanaprabhaCredit: GettyColeman, who left AEL Limassol by mutual consent after 11 games last week, has signed an 18-month contract.He will be presented ahead of Sunday’s top-flight home game with Anderlecht in the Belgian pro league.OH Leuven are third bottom in 14th after 15 games.The club are owned by the King Power International Group with Foxes chairman Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha performing the same role at both clubs.Read More on FootballOH Leuven’s stadium is also called the King Power, like that of Leicester, who appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as their own manager on Friday night.Coleman worked in Wales where he led his country to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.He managed in England with Fulham, Coventry and Sunderland.But he likes a challenge overseas with various different experiences abroad.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSColeman coached Real Sociedad in Spain, Larissa and Atromitos in Greece and Hebei China Fortune in China before his short stint in Cyprus at AEL Limassol.The Welshman has managed many players around the world but declared in March that none compared to Gareth Bale.Sunderland boss Chris Coleman helps clear snow off pitch before training Coleman said: “[Bale] Is the best player Wales have ever had.”I also think he’s the most successful British player to ever go abroad, he won four Champions League titles, no one has ever done that from Britain.”You don’t have to coach players who are that good, you’ve just got to make sure they have got what they need.”Who are these famous footballers? More