Pompey refute Redknapp rumours

No truth in reports that boss is set to leave

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 15th May 2008

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp

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Peter Storrie has rubbished reports that Harry Redknapp is set to quit Portsmouth after the FA Cup final.

The Pompey chief executive believes the vicious rumours are nothing more than an attempt to unsettle the club ahead of their Wembley showdown with Cardiff on Saturday, and has urged supporters to ignore the gossip.

He admits that he is at a loss as to why such stories are created and revealed that Redknapp has been left fuming by the unnecessary distraction.

Joke

"It's an unbelievable load of rubbish, complete and utter make believe," Storrie told The News.

"I can assure the fans that Harry is going absolutely nowhere. He has signed a long-term contract with the club and remains totally committed.

"Somebody rang us about these stories on Wednesday night and I spoke to Harry about it. He is fuming, he really is.

"It's a joke, total rubbish. You just wonder whether these people have an agenda because it's doing us no good."

Nonsense

He added: "We are about to play the FA Cup final and people are coming out with this. It's hardly helping things. We don't need this at this moment.

"People should not believe any of it, though. It is complete and utter nonsense.

"Where these silly stories come from I have no idea. They are nonsense, just nonsense.

"Harry is furious about this - we all are. It's a load of rubbish."

Redknapp signed a new contract at Fratton Park back in October which ties him to the South Coast club until 2011.