Redknapp eyeing possible jobs at QPR and Southampton â report 30/10/2012 by Matt Barrett The apparent possibility of managerial jobs becoming available at QPR and Southampton could be a barrier to Blackburn capturing Harry Redknapp, according to The Sun. The former Saints boss has been linked with a return to St Maryâs and touted as a replacement for Mark Hughes at Rangers. Redknapp is apparently due to hold talks with Blackburn today, but there are doubts over whether there is a serious chance of him taking over at Ewood Park. The Sun also say Chelsea players have given sworn statements claiming John Obi Mikel was racially abused by referee Mark Clattenburg. It is claimed those players are prepared to give evidence to the FA inquiry set up to investigate the accusations against Clattenburg. Chelsea have accused him of using âinappropriate languageâ to two of their players. Nigeria international Mikel is reported to be convinced he was racially insulted by Clattenburg. It has also been suggested that the official made an insulting comment towards the Bluesâ Spanish playmaker Juan Mata. The Daily Star, on the other hand, suggest Mikel did not hear the alleged comments but two of his team-mates â Ramires and David Luiz â believe they heard a racial slur. Clattenburg is said to be adamant that he did nothing wrong and is ready to defend himself, the Daily Telegraph report. He has said he will co-operate with any inquiry, while the refereesâ trade union Prospect has pledged to give him their full support.
Good negotiation tactics by Harry to talk to Blackburn. I'd be amazed if he ended up there. Presumably designed in part to concentrate some minds at LR if, heaven forbid, we lose on Sunday.
Typical Harry although he's more likely to end up at Southampton, much easier drive home to Bournemouth at his age.
