Harry Redknapp joins Sam Allardyce in offering services to Leeds United as manager search continues - YEP 16/2/23
Another experienced boss has offered his services to Leeds United, according to reports.
By Jamie Kemble
Harry Redknapp has reportedly become the latest veteran boss
to throw his hat in the ring for the Leeds United job.
The Whites have come up short in their search for a new boss
so far following the sacking of Jesse Marsch at the start of last week. Leeds
have approached a number of candidates, but they have received rejection at
every turn so far, with in-work managers wanting to finish the season with
their current clubs.
The search goes on, but in the meantime, under-21s boss
Michael Skubala is in temporary charge, and he has impressed so far, guiding
Leeds to a draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford and a defeat at home
to the Red Devils.
Meanwhile, The Mirror are reporting that former Tottenham
and Portsmouth boss Redknapp has signalled to Leeds he would be willing to come
out of retirement to take over at Elland Road until the end of the season,
joining Sam Allardyce in making a similar claim.
Redknapp has been out of work since leaving Birmingham City
in 2017, and he is best known for keeping Portsmouth in the Premier League
before going on to win the FA Cup with the South coast club. He also managed an
impressive spell with Tottenham, taking them to the Champions League.
As far as Leeds are concerned, they haven’t ruled out
bringing in an interim, but for now their focus is on getting a long-term
appointment, and in the meantime, Skubala will be given time to prove himself.
Skubala has impressed club chiefs so far.
Skubala has said about the situation: “I have really enjoyed
the experience and the team and staff have responded well. I know I speak for
Paco (Gallardo) and Chris (Armas) when I say that it is an honour to be on the
touchline at this club. We will continue work tirelessly to help to push on up
the table in the short term, whilst the board focus on the long term future of
the team.”