Harry Redknapp says ‘German spy’ joke about Thomas Tuchel ‘badly backfired’

Former manager made comments at event in MarchSaudi Arabia is ‘a great place for a World Cup’Harry Redknapp says his description of England’s head coach, Thomas Tuchel, as a “German spy” was a “joke that badly backfired”.The 78-year-old former ­manager, who had successful spells at ­Spurs, West Ham and ­Portsmouth but never landed the England job, also talked up Eddie Howe’s credentials as the best man to lead the Three Lions. Continue reading...

Apr 30, 2025 - 20:34
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Harry Redknapp says ‘German spy’ joke about Thomas Tuchel ‘badly backfired’
  • Former manager made comments at event in March
  • Saudi Arabia is ‘a great place for a World Cup’

Harry Redknapp says his description of England’s head coach, Thomas Tuchel, as a “German spy” was a “joke that badly backfired”.

The 78-year-old former ­manager, who had successful spells at ­Spurs, West Ham and ­Portsmouth but never landed the England job, also talked up Eddie Howe’s credentials as the best man to lead the Three Lions. Continue reading...