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

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.

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Nephew Frank Lampard oversaw a 1-1 draw against Cardiff in his first game as manager[/caption]

Redknapp 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.

The 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.

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The 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.

However, 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.

“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.”