Tottenham have confirmed that Harry Redknapp has agreed to become their new manager.
Former Pompey boss takes charge at White Hart Lane
Tottenham have confirmed that Harry Redknapp has agreed to become their new manager.
Spurs sacked under-fire coach Juande Ramos on Saturday night following a dismal start to the 2008/09 campaign.
With speculation rife as to who would be named as the Spaniard's successor, Redknapp proceeded to step down from his post at Portsmouth.
The veteran coach, who has previously worked with Tottenham's London rivals West Ham, will now take the reins at White Hart Lane.
Clive Allen will remain in caretaker charge of the club for Sunday's Premier League clash with Bolton, although Redknapp is expected to speak with his new squad before the game.
Spurs are currently bottom of the English top flight, having taken just two points from their eight fixtures so far.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admits the current season has not unfolded as those connected with the club had hoped, but believes Redknapp is the ideal candidate to take the side forward.
Admired
"In appointing Harry Redknapp as our new manager, we are delighted to have secured the services of someone we have long since admired and whose track record and knowledge of all levels of football, including importantly the Premier League, is outstanding," read a statement from Levy on the club's
official website.
"I know Harry is relishing the opportunity of managing a club he knows well, not least from his son Jamie's time here as a player and captain, and of re-invigorating and restoring confidence to a squad of highly talented international players.
"With his great knowledge of the game and his excellent motivational skills, Harry has inspired his teams to consistently over-perform, whilst his preferred attacking style of playing the game sits comfortably with our club's history, heritage and the type of entertaining football our fans want and expect to see.
"In Harry, we are also accepting with his appointment that now is the right time for us to move back to a more traditional style of football management at our club. One which we believe will be capable of initiating our climb back up the Premiership table and to maintaining our challenge in the Uefa, Carling and FA Cup competitions.
"However, I should stress that we are not in this current position because of any single factor or any one individual. Human nature often dictates the need to find someone or something to blame, but in these circumstances we need all our energies to be directed instead to supporting the team and improving our League position. Nothing else matters at this time.
"We have all been subjected to much criticism - myself, the board, coaching staff and players - having now made what I considered to be necessary, sweeping changes to our football management team, we must re-assert ourselves, regain our focus, and answer our critics in the best way possible - by winning games again."
