Premier League - Redknapp brings in Bond

Eurosport - Mon, 27 Oct 16:47:00 2008

Harry Redknapp has made his first coaching appointment at Tottenham by bringing in his former Portsmouth and Southampton assistant Kevin Bond.

Portsmouth Kevin Bond (left) and Harry Redknapp - 0

Redknapp, who left Fratton Park to take over at Spurs over the weekend, has also confirmed he still intends to return to Portsmouth on Tuesday to receive the freedom of the city.

The 61-year-old was granted the civic accolade after guiding Portsmouth to FA Cup success last season.

Redknapp told Sky Sports News: "I am proud they have given me that and I wouldn't not take it.

"It was given to me for what I did at Portsmouth, for winning the cup and what I did at the club, so why shouldn't I go back there?

"I think they want me to go and do it and I am very proud to. It is not a problem.

"I will have to finish training and drive back there rather sharpish."

Redknapp arrived at Tottenham's training ground with Bond on Monday morning for a session with the players.

Bond was most recently Bournemouth manager but was sacked in September.

Redknapp would not reveal who else he intends to join his coaching staff but admitted he does admire former Spurs captain Tim Sherwood.

Redknapp said: "Kevin Bond has joined me."

He added: "There are a couple of lads who have been here who I spoke to about joining us as well. We will wait and see what happens with that one.

"I like Tim, I think he is very knowledgeable and great on the game."

Redknapp's arrival at the helm on Sunday preceded the club's first victory of the season.

Spurs remain bottom of the Premier League but Redknapp believes the 2-0 win changed the whole mood of the club.

He said: "Yesterday was the big day, we got off to a great start. To win the game yesterday was all important, it changes the whole mood of the place.

"If we'd have got beaten yesterday I'd have been walking in here to a very low training ground but we're walking in having got a terrific result and that lifts the spirits of everybody."

Redknapp's next task is to prepare the team to face rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

He said: "It is a tough week. We have got a big game at Arsenal on Wednesday and then Liverpool."

TeamTalk / Eurosport

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  1. come on u spurs harry to turn it round.u pompey fans r just jealous coz his a great manager.lets see wat he does in january wiv a bit of cash 2 spend.if u fink spurs will be relegated ur a fool.uefa cup and mid table here we come for now.pompey r a small club compared 2 us and we be even smaller when we get defoe and diarra from u ha ha

    From andrew, on Mon 27 Oct 2:37PM

  2. Steve and Monty are missing the point. Redknapp is the most disloyal of managers. he also left Bournemouth in financial ruin. He chases pots of gold not trophies. Oh, by the way, I'm not a pompey fan. Far from it. If you looked at my moniker you would realise that I'm 990 miles from Portsmouth. My good english may have helped you as well!!

    From alofpalmera, on Mon 27 Oct 2:36PM

  3. how fickly supports can be, on Fridat night all Pompey supporters would say Harry was the best manager they have ever had, ask the same supporters now and all you will get is ..... Judas, waste of time, we don't need him cos hes @#$%. Well think again, if it wasn't for Harry taling over a few years ago when Pomey were bottom of the championship you would properly playing the likes off Luton and Exeter now!!

    From JUST DON'T CALL ME BEAN!!!!, on Mon 27 Oct 2:30PM

  4. It seems typical of the depraved mentality of some alleged football supporters to slag off Harry Redknapp. Although it was a bit sudden, I wish him good luck at Spurs. As to Spurs win at the weekend, no, Harry wasn't solely responsible for that - the sacking of the previous management team was. Though the fact that a new manager of the calibre of Harry Redknapp had been speedily appointed as a replacement would have had a positive effect on the team spirits.

    From Monty, on Mon 27 Oct 1:49PM

  5. Some Pompey fans really ought to get over themselves. Harry helped you win the FA Cup and now you hate the guy!!! Come on! I'm sad he's going from the South Coast but he's built up a great team and you can understand Spurs or West Ham being his dream job, being a Londoner and all.

    From steve2copy, on Mon 27 Oct 1:44PM

  6. Spurs did not pay £5M.for the three times judas (Portsmouth, Southampton and Portsmouth again). It was payment for the buying out of his contract. No doubt spurs will have to receive the same when the Arsenal loving toad does it to them. Look at his resume in a past pompey programme to see his boyhood heroes were the gunners. Tough luck spurs, it looks like you've been conned.

    From alofpalmera, on Mon 27 Oct 1:39PM

  7. harry didnt nothing yesterday ramos was the one who prepared the squad for the bolton game so raos desrvers congratulating on that sorry spurs fans ur still going down and enjoy ur tuesday night games at the likes of blackpool in the middle of december!!!!!!!!!!!

    From Edward, on Mon 27 Oct 1:24PM

  8. All crooks together i see!
    The biggest sigh of relief ever was when this gobshite didn't get the England job.
    I really don't see how he is rated so highly; a vey average manager who will be found out at the big club he's so craved. This whole scenario reminds me of Allardyce at Newcastle, and it will end the same way; a tiny, tiddly, over-rated minnow in a rather large pond!

    From cameron w, on Mon 27 Oct 1:22PM

  9. gary - you having your menopause ducky. I write more decently than you could even think. So stop being a biggoted prik and go play with your tiddlywink

    From not printable, on Mon 27 Oct 1:00PM

  10. One thing Arry!! You are he best 'Duck & Diver' in the football business, Watch out 'Spurs' 'E' might just walk out on you one day. As for the Portsmouth Board!!! you must be 'ard-up for a shilling'?? if five million is all you got for the likeable rogue you sold!!! Shush!! don't tell the 'Taxman' I would say good luck Arry but as long as there's managers to be sacked in the premiership?? you will always have a job!!

    From Roger, on Mon 27 Oct 12:57PM

  11. not printable shut up u aint got a clue.

    From GARY, on Mon 27 Oct 12:54PM

  12. They should withdraw the key - its silly to give a guy who as left just like that the key. Portsmouth will struggle but don't worry not even harry can save spurs! It's their time! The championship is calling them they must go down! LOL. One win against bolton proves nothing lets see what you do in the next two matches! See ya wouldn't want to be you

    From The Joker, on Mon 27 Oct 12:39PM

  13. Redknapp - pompy not doing well so you do a runner because you looked at the squad at Spurs and said OMG even I can get those clods motivated. I would give you the key to the toilet not the city. Your victory was designed by Ramos not you. Your next 2 games are loses AGAIN

    From not printable, on Mon 27 Oct 12:35PM

  14. Top man, hope Redknapp does well at spurs , fell sorry for portsmouth as i think they will struggle without Harry. Good Luck Harry from United fan

    From Shaun, on Mon 27 Oct 12:26PM
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