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’Arry

An Autobiography
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Mention West Ham United FC and the name Harry Redknapp immediately springs to mind. In ’Arry, Redknapp offers an unparalleled account of English football in the Nineties through the lens of one club. He details his controversial appointment as West Ham manager in 1994, succeeding fan favourite Billy Bonds, and explores his pioneering strategy of recruiting foreign talent such as Raducioiu and Dani. The memoir reveals unique insights into the challenges these players faced adapting to English football's tempo and culture, alongside Redknapp’s keen eye for British talent like Trevor Sinclair and Ian Wright, cementing West Ham as a competitive Premiership force.
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This memoir is ideal for football fans, particularly those interested in West Ham United or English football history in the 1990s. It also appeals to readers curious about football management and the integration of foreign players into the Premiership.

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The hugely entertaining autobiography of one of the most popular and highly respected managers in the English Football League.

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Mention West Ham United FC and the name Harry Redknapp immediately springs to mind. The Hammers' boss is an institution in the game; his experience of English football in the Nineties from the perspective of one club is unsurpassed. His was a controversial appointment, as he took over as manager at West Ham in 1994 to succeed former favourite Billy Bonds.

But Redknapp broke the mould: he was one of the first Premiership managers to recruit heavily from abroad, and he gives a refreshing insight into how such players as Raducioiu, Dani, Boogers and other foreign buys adjusted—or in many cases, failed—to adapt to the frenetic pace and unique culture of English football. More recently, he has proved a shrewd investor in British talent.

The likes of Trevor Sinclair, Neil Ruddock and Ian Wright have ensured that the Hammers have been a force to be reckoned with throughout this season's Premiership campaign.

’Arry by Harry Redknapp provides an insider's view into the trials and triumphs of managing one of football's most storied clubs.

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The Independent notes that '(Redknapp) does not so much wear his heart on his sleeve but thrust it pulsing into the reader's face', highlighting the passionate and direct style of his telling. Total Sport calls it 'essential reading' for football aficionados.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780002188739

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollinsWillow

Illustration: 40 col plates (16pp), Index

Contributors:

  • With Derek McGovern

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 256

About the Author

East End born Harry Redknapp played on the West Ham wing for six years prior to moving to Bournemouth. He led the Cherries to the Third Division title in 1987 and became manager there before accepting the role of assistant manager at West Ham in 1992. He became manager at Upton Park in 1994. Derek McGovern is the former Chief Sports Writer of the Racing Post. His elder brother Jimmy is one of the best-known scriptwriters on television (Hillsborough, Cracker and The Lakes). "(Redknapp) does not so much wear his heart on his sleeve but thrust it pulsing into the reader's face" The Independent "Essential reading" Total Sport

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