Harry Redknapp Biography: Age, Children, Siblings, Parents, Net Worth, Wife, Awards, Books

Harry Redknapp is a former English football manager and player widely recognized for his long football career. Starting as a professional player in the 1960s,

Redknapp transitioned into management and became known for his roles at various prominent clubs, including West Ham United, Portsmouth, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Later in life, he gained wider popularity among general audiences when he participated in and won the reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me I’m of Here! in 2018, further enhancing his public profile.

His career as a manager is notable for his leadership during Portsmouth’s FA Cup victoPortsmouth and his tenure with Tottenham Hotspur, where he led the team to Champions League qualification.

Profile

•   Full name: Henry James Redknapp
•   Date of birth: March 2, 1947
•   Age: 77 years old
•   Gender: Male
•   Place of birth: Poplar, London, England
•   Nationality: British
•   Profession: Football Manager, Football Player (retired)
•   Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
•   Parents5’11” ry Joseph William Redknapp (father), Violet May Brown (mother)
•   Siblings: N/A
•   Spouse: Sandra Harris (m. 1967)
•   Children: Jamie Redknapp, Mark Redknapp
•   Relationship status: Married
•   Religion: Christian
•   Ethnicity: White British
•    Net worth: $18 million

Early Life and Education

Harry Redknapp was born on March 2, 1947, in Poplar, London, England, and is now 77. He grew up in a working-class family, the only child of Henry Joseph William Redknapp and Violet May Brown.

As a young boy, he displayed an early talent for football, which led him to play for Tottenham Hotspur’s youth team before West Ham United’s youth setup. He worked as a docker, and his mother was a housewife.

Redknapp’s early education was supposedly documented, but his football journey began in earnest when he was spotted by a scout at the age of 11. He joined West Ham United’s academy and became a promising young midfielder, eventually graduating to the senior team in the mid-1960s. Redknapp’s religious upbringing is that of a Redknapp’stian, who identifies as White British.

Personal Life

Redknapp is married to his wife, Sandra Harris, whom he married in 1967. The two first met in their local pub as teenagers and have been inseparable ever since.

Together, they have two sons, Jamie and Mark Redknapp. Jamie followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a father footballer and later a television pundit. On the other hand, Mark pursued a less public career but has occasionally been in the spotlight due to legal issues.

Redknapp and Sandra have maintained a strong marriage, celebrating over 50 years together. Despite some ups and downs, including a near-fatal car crash in 1990 that killed a friend and left Redknapp seriously injured, their relationship has endured.

Career

Harry Redknapp began his football career in the mid-1960s with West Ham United, where he played midfielder. After a respectable career with clubs like Bournemouth and the Seattle Sounders in the NASL, Redknapp transitioned into coaching and management in 1983, starting with Bournemouth.

His managerial career gained significant attention when he moved to Portsmouth, where he achieved notable success, including leading them to an FA Cup victory in 2008.

His career highlights include stints at West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, where he guided the latter to a Champions League qualification during the 2009-2010 season.

Redknapp also managed Queens Park Rangers, briefly coached the Jordan national team, and held a short role with Birmingham City. After parting ways with Birmingham City in 2017, Redknapp announced his retirement from football management.

Awards

•   FA Cup: 2008 (with Portsmouth)
•   Premier League Manager of the Month: November 1998, October 2004, April 2011, September 2011
•   BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award: 2008

Net Worth

Harry Redknapp’s net worth is estimated at around $18 million. Redknapp has accumulated this wealth through his successful football management career, television appearances, and various business ventures. His time managing several Premier League clubs and his media work after football has helped solidify his financial standing.

Controversy

Harry Redknapp’s career has not been Redknapp’s controversy. One of the most notable scandals involved his alleged involvement in illegal football transfers as manager.

In 2006, a BBC Panorama investigation captured footage of Redknapp discussing the possible illegal purchase of a player, which violated FA regulations regarding tapping up players.

Although Redknapp denied any wrongdoing, the footage caused a significant stir in the media. In 2007, he was arrested alongside several other football figures for conspiracy to defraud and false accounting.

However, after a lengthy investigation, Redknapp was cleared of all charges. Another major controversy in Redknapp’s career came when he Redknapp of tax evasion. In 2012, he was imprisoned and charged with concealing payments in an offshore account during his time at Portsmouth.

Redknapp maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings and was eventually acquitted. Despite these controversies, his reputation remained intact, and he enjoyed a successful career in management and media.

Social Media

•   Instagram: @harryredknapp
•   Twitter: @Redknapp

Filmography

•   I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Fire! (2018)

Books

• Always Managing (2013)
• Harry Redknapp: My Autobiography (1998)