Redknapp could face trial over alleged driving offences
Harry Redknapp is accused of speeding in a 30mph zone. Credit: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire/Press Association Images
QPR manager Harry Redknapp could face a trial after pleading not guilty to two driving offences.
He is accused of driving at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Poole, Dorset, last October.
Redknapp is also said to have failed to supply the driver's identity as required.
According to the Bournemouth Echo, prosecutor Charles Nightingale told the court Redknapp had not been able to ascertain whether he or his wife had been driving the car at the time of the alleged offences.
New QPR manager Harry Redknapp holds a shirt during a press conference at their training ground, Sipson Lane, Harlington. Credit: PA
Harry Redknapp has admitted trying to keep QPR in the Barclays Premier League will be his toughest challenge yet.
He said: "I'm optimistic we can pull it off.
"I want to be successful here, really badly. I want to keep this team in the Premier League."If the players try as hard as I am going to try we'll be successful."
Redknapp confirmed a deal was being done to bring in long-time assistants Joe Jordan and Kevin Bond to assist him.
And he warned the players he would not tolerate a lack of effort.
"We've got to do better to give ourselves any chance of getting out of this mess," he said.
"I need 11 people with ability to put effort in. If they don't they're not going to play and I'll get 11 people who do."
Redknapp: Beckham could still play in Premier League
David Beckham playing for the L.A. Galaxy on July 18, 2012 Credit: Reuters
New QPR manager Harry Redknapp said he believes David Beckham could still play in the Premier League and has not ruled out trying to sign him to QPR. He told the BBC:
"I'm sure he could still play in the Premier League. I've not discussed it with the chairman so we'd have to look at that."
"He's a top fantastic player."We had him training at Tottenham and it was amazing to have him round the place. He is absolute class."
Redknapp watches Man U defeat his new club at Old Trafford
Queens Park Rangers' new manager Redknapp in the stand before QPR's match against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Manchester. Credit: PA
Queens Park Rangers' new manager Harry Redknapp watched Manchester United beat QPR 3-1 at Old Trafford. For a match report and analysis visit the ITV Sport website.
New Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp in the stands during the Barclays Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Credit: PAQueens Park Rangers new manager Harry Redknapp in the stands at Old Trafford, Manchester. Credit: PA
QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes has revealed that the QPR board had no doubts over making a move for Harry Redknapp after Mark Hughes was sacked.
He told the club website:
Harry was our number one target, the unanimous choice of the board and we’re delighted we’ve been able to attract him to the club.
He has a proven track record in the Premier League and has all the characteristics we were looking for to get us out of the current situation we find ourselves in.
His man-management skills are second to none and we are confident he is the right man to lead us away from the bottom of the table.
We believe we have a manager with significant experience at the highest level of football, who can come in and immediately help deliver our objectives.
Redknapp: 'There’s a lot of ability in the QPR squad'
New QPR manager Harry Redknapp has spoken of his "delight" at joining the west London club on a two-and-a-half year deal.
He told the club website:
I’m delighted to be back in the managerial hot-seat at QPR.
When I spoke to the shareholders and they told me about their plans I knew this was too good an opportunity to turn down.
There’s no doubt there’s a lot of ability in the squad, but for one reason or another things haven’t gone as well as everyone expected since the start of the season.
I can’t wait to get to work and get the results necessary to kick-start our season.
