Here's Harry with an impromptu visit to the Durham & Goughie drivetime show. It's well worth a listen and he displays a degree of honesty regarding the tactics and formations that he has tried to employ. http://talksport.com/football/exclusive-redknapp-backs-barton-be-excellent-coach-140930116508?
Although having said that at about the 6 minute mark he does moan about not having any dedicated full backs to play 4-4-2. If I was interviewing him I'd ask him why he sold Simpson.
Thought he was very honest in how the tactics haven't worked. I too was waiting for the guys to ask him re Simspon. I honestly think Harry thought the 3-5-2 system would work all season. I just want the team to stay up don't care how they do it. He also said that Rio has had a difficult start. Think he was pretty spot on with everything to be fair.
Much better, contrast to the video on the "Clueless" thread. No fault admitted, of course, but otherwise lucid and engaging. I'd be a bit pissed off if I was Henry, completely omitted from mention when he has done a decent job when called on, and Yun who apparently no longer exists. We have to play 3-5-2, and he and Hoddle have to convince the players of that.
I love him. Best bloke in football. Can't stand his excuses though. And if he keeps losing I'll hate him.
QPR boss Redknapp talks up Joey Barton's coaching potential Joey Barton Interview Close Up Louis East profile pic Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has backed midfielder Joey Barton to be "an excellent coach" in the future. Joey Barton is one of football's most controversial characters, but Harry Redknapp believes that the QPR midfielder will make an excellent coach when he calls time on his playing career. The 32-year-old has already worked hard to earn his coaching badges and is looking forward to a successful career in football management. He has had a troubled past, and many will never accept the controversial midfield enforcer, but his current manager believes that he is set for a productive future in the game when he hangs up his boots in a few years time. âJoey Barton has been important to us. Last year was the first year I've worked with him and he did a great job for us," Redknapp told TalkSport. âI was [dubious of him], yeah. I used to look at him, like everybody else, and get the needle with some of the things he used to say, but when I met him he was a good trainer, he knows the game. âI think he'll make an excellent coach or manager one day in the future." The QPR manager revealed that Barton still causes some trouble, but that he works hard more often than not, and is a player who helps those around him in the dressing room. âHe still has his off days where he can be a nuisance but 90% of the time heâs been fantastic and he is good around the place. Heâs got the will to win and knows the game so he is a good influence," he added. Barton has played for Manchester City, Newcastle and Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League, but also knows the French Ligue 1 well after spending a season on loan at Marseille during the 2012-13 campaign. He spent time in prison during the 'darker days' earlier on in his career, but Barton has now transformed into a philosopher and looks set to remain a prominent figure in the game past his retirement. Working under one of the countries most experienced managers at QPR, Barton seems to be in a perfect position to succeed as a coach when he hangs up his boots, and the latest comments from Redknapp certainly back that up. Will Joey Barton make a good football coach? Would you want him to manage your club
I'm with you on this Stan. We don't have the players to play a flat back four, so we must revert to a back three - Nedum, Caulker, Hill would be my choice. Not only would that give Isla & Traore/Yun more licence, but it would allow a position for Fer to play.
Nines - thanks for posting this link to an interview which was very open, honest, interesting and enjoyable to listen to. Many of the points currently discussed on forum posts were covered, and it is much more refreshing to hear it from "the horses mouth". Regarding "systems" and the "wing-back formation", Harry clearly said "...it is a system that in THE FUTURE we could revert to." This sounded as if it will not be this Sunday, but it really did beg the follow up questions of: - why did you sell your performing right back? - what is the situation with Yun? Anyway, a very relaxed and enjoyable interview. Nines- should you have access to any more such interviews, then please share them as they are much appreciated.
Yep I agree honest interview, thought he might have mentioned what hoddle was working on & formation. But encouraging signs.
Probably better not to tell the opposition that we have been working on! It needs to be a surprise - at least the first time we do it!
