Redknapp eyes Olympic role

Pompey chief keen on GB job

Last updated: 24th August 2008

Harry Redknapp Portsmouth manager

Redknapp: Interested in GB role

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Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp would relish the chance to manage a Great Britain football team at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Organisers are hoping a side will be entered, although the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Football Associations object to the plan.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been the name touted for the role but he has distanced himself from the idea.

However, Londoner Redknapp says he would relish the chance of managing the Great Britain team.

Flattered

"I'm absolutely flattered that my name is being mentioned about managing the Great Britain team," Redknapp told the Sunday Mirror.

"Would I take it if they offered it to me? Absolutely, I would be a fool not to.

"I've had some great managerial jobs during my career but there is no doubt this would be the icing on the cake.

"The fact it is being held on my old stamping ground in East London makes it even more appealing."