Harry Redknapp is at a loss to explain why he has become public enemy No.1 with Aston Villa fans.
Pompey boss demands life ban for Villa 'moron'
Harry Redknapp is at a loss to explain why he has become public enemy No.1 with Aston Villa fans.
The Portsmouth manager was singled out by the home supporters during Saturday's 0-0 draw, with the game overshadowed by one fan throwing an object which struck assistant referee Phil Sharp on the head and left him requiring treatment.
Redknapp is convinced he was the intended target, and launched a scathing attack on the 'moron' concerned, but has no idea what he has done to provoke such a reaction.
Lucky
The Fratton Park boss told reporters: "Some idiot has thrown an object and it's caused a very bad cut on the linesman's head.
"I am sorry for Phil and sorry for our beautiful game. I was lucky. Lucky that he was a f****** s*** shot. He hit the linesman instead of me.
"Don't ask me why - what have I done? Maybe it's because we won here 3-1 last season and they're not used to losing at home. But who deserves that?
"I never said a word to anybody. I stood up for about a 20th of the time Martin did. So I just don't know."
Redknapp also admitted he fears for the future of football if such violent behaviour is not stamped out immediately and has called for the 'coward' involved to be identified and banned for life.
Filthy
He added: "To have something thrown at you by a coward and moron - it's a very, very brave person who did that, isn't it? When people behave like that you hope they catch them on CCTV and ban them for life.
"I certainly didn't see who did it. I looked round and there was a guy shouting obscenities and making filthy gestures. And there were young kids there.
"It makes me scared for the game when people behave like that. It's so sad.
"You come out of grounds these days and see granddads with their grandkids making filthy gestures and sticking fingers up at the coach. I think it is horrific."
