Harry will dash from court to Anfield in private jet
Published 22:37 05/02/12 By Mike Walters
Harry Redknapp will dash to Anfield on a private jet tonight to take charge of Tottenham’s vital title clash with Liverpool.
The Spurs boss will be whisked away from the closing stages of his trial on tax evasion charges to board a plane for the 220-mile flight to Merseyside.
Harry’s flying circus will swing into action because close of play at Southwark Crown Court, where the jury is expected to be sent out to consider their verdict tomorrow, is normally around 4.30pm – too late for the Tottenham manager to make the long trip up north by road.
Although Redknapp has left training to his assistants Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan, he has been present in the dug-out for Spurs’ games against Watford and Wigan since his trial in London began.
He is planning to pick the team, deliver the team talk and make the return journey south on the team’s planned charter flight after tonight’s match.
Redknapp, 64, will have to decide whether to unleash former Everton striker Louis Saha, Tottenham’s surprise free transfer signing on deadline day, for his debut in the old enemy’s back yard.
Saha said: “When everyone clicks, it’s very hard to defend against Tottenham. It’s amazing – I can’t wait to get started.”
