Day Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Harry Redknapp has emerged as a shock contender to take over as Blackburn Rovers manager. Sportsmail understands that the former Tottenham boss will throw his hat into the ring after he was persuaded to drop down into the Championship by Blackburn’s global advisor Shebby Singh. Singh initially targeted young up-and-coming coaches who had played for Blackburn like Tim Sherwood and Billy McKinlay, but an outcry from supporters has convinced him to look at a more experienced option in Redknapp. The 65-year-old has been working in an advisory role at his old club Bournemouth since he left Spurs in June, but sources close to Redknapp have confirmed that he would be very interested in succeeding Steve Kean and has no qualms about moving to Lancashire from his home on the South Coast. Preliminary discussions have already taken place with his representatives and he is expected to have a formal interview at Ewood Park before the weekend. Singh said: 'We understand that many fans are feeling frustrated. But we said from the outset that we would not be rushed into an appointment, this is too big a decision for that.' Former West Ham boss Redknapp would represent a major coup for Singh as he strives to appease those fans and restore the club to the glory days they enjoyed under Jack Walker’s ownership. The proposed appointment has been hailed as 'sensational' by current caretaker Eric Black. 'Harry is a top manager, right up there in the top echelons,' he said. 'It would be a sensational appointment for Blackburn Rovers. 'Harry has proved it over the years and he’s worked at the highest level – what he sees as a challenge or deems to be a positive is up to him. 'But he’s certainly an exceptional manager. He’s top, top quality candidate.' Blackpool manager Ian Holloway and Molde’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remain in contention, although former Bolton boss Owen Coyle is believed to have shown little interest when he was approached earlier this week. Despite Singh’s change of direction, Chorley manager and former Blackburn midfielder Garry Flitcroft is also being considered. Flitcroft was in the stands at Ewood to see caretaker boss Black celebrate his first win in five games since Kean’s departure. Black had urged owners Venky’s to install the new man as soon as possible after overseeing a disappointing run of three draws and a defeat, but at least he had something to smile about as an early goal from Grant Hanley lifted Blackburn up six places to fifth. The Scot is expected to stay in charge for Saturday's home game against Watford and hopes the win will calm his side’s nerves. 'My only target now is Watford,' said Black. 'We have to resolve this feeling of anxiety which invites pressure, but hopefully this will make a big difference.' Meanwhile, Blackburn are close to signing Cameron Jerome on a short-term loan deal after the striker became surplus to requirements at Stoke [url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2222904/Harry-Redknapp-wants-Blackburn-job--EXCLUSIVE.html#ixzz2AKcame8Y]http://www.dailymail...l#ixzz2AKcame8Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Ha Ha HA HA HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I smell bullshit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I smell bullshit Must be your tea your mums cooking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackNwhites Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Perfect club for him, too much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Must be your tea your mums cooking could well be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I smell bullshit me too....... in qoutes like.... Redknapp would represent a major coup hailed as 'sensational' 'Harry is a top manager, right up there in the top echelons,' proved it over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I predict hundreds of millions spent and then lots of praise for his management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I predict hundreds of millions spent and then lots of praise for his management. and then 2 years after he leaves (probably for their biggest rivals) they go completley bust and almost end up closing down as a direct result of his terrible spending......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 and then 2 years after he leaves (probably for their biggest rivals) they go completley bust and almost end up closing down as a direct result of his terrible spending......... But they'll be able to say they won a League Cup and beat CSKA Moscow in the second round of the Europa League. I wouldn't trust him with dinner money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hes realised that no-one else wants him so he may as well give the championship a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hes realised that no-one else wants him so he may as well give the championship a go. and why is that....??? because he is *****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 and why is that....??? because he is *****. either that or clubs are scared of the tax man following or worse Administration - how many of his ex clubs have had money troubles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Or he wants to force QPR to sack Hughes and appoint him asap. Then hughes to blackburn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 No jobs available, only QPR job looks likely to become available soon, would you want to take that on or a easier promotion job with Blackburn and no doubt a few mil to spend in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 either that or clubs are scared of the tax man following or worse Administration - how many of his ex clubs have had money troubles? what "good old 'arry?" surely not...!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The owners will probably promise a lot of money for new signings if and when he get Blackburn promoted. How could he resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Blackburn fans really need to worry if Peter Storey is appointed along side him, the Slippery Brothers as I have come to think of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Has Redknapp released a statement through is car window yet? It's a 'top top club' with 'fantastic players' that could really 'challenge for the championship' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somercotes Ram Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Talk about one extreme to the other. Last night Blackburn were apparently in talks with Chorley boss Garry Flitcroft, today they want Harry Redknapp..... No wonder the Rovers fans think their owners really have no clue whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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