Harry Redknapp: Di Canio’s Madness, Transfer Window Genius & Challenging Chairmen

What special tricks did Harry have for man-managing the maverick that was Paolo Di Canio? How did he turn on the charm with prospective players to make sure he always got the most out of the transfer market? Why is it generally a constant battle between the chairman and the manager at a football club?

Gary is joined by one of the great managers of the English game, Harry Redknapp, to discuss exactly what makes football management so addictive and how Paul Merson got one over one him when he was the boss at Portsmouth.

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