Harry Redknapp insists Tottenham
would still have shown him the door even if he had managed to steer the
north London club into the Champions League.
The
65-year-old, who has vowed to take another job after being sacked by
Spurs on Wednesday night, says his future at the club has already been
decided.
Tottenham
finished fourth but were foiled in the European ambitions by Chelsea's
stunning defeat of Bayern Munich in the 2011-12 final.
Kicked out: Harry Redknapp speaking on Thursday morning after his 3.30am sacking by Tottenham
'We finished fourth and were unlucky
at the end, but I think the same outcome would have happened,' Redknapp
told BBC Radio Five Live.
'Even if we had finished fourth, the chairman would have gone down the same road. But that is football.
'I
had four great years at Spurs. All you can do is leave the club in a
better state than you found it and I did that, for sure.'
Redknapp is determined to secure a new managerial position, despite the sacking.
'I
feel great, I am ready. Football keeps me going, that is what I will
miss. But I am not one for sitting at home,' Redknapp explained.
'I'm not coming to the end, I feel fit as a fiddle.'
Where
a new role would emerge remains to be seen. The only vacant post in the
Premier League right now is at Swansea and it is unlikely Redknapp
would be tempted by the role.
Should David Moyes be offered the Tottenham job, Redknapp may emerge as a contender for a unique swap.
However, he may feel it is the right time to take a lucrative post abroad - particularly in the Middle East.
The are a number of rich sides in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar that would be interested in offering Redknapp a job.
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Redknapp explained his sacking was not finance related, instead it was based on the club's desire for a change.
'It was nothing to do with contracts or me asking for anything extra at all,' he said.
'The club just decided they wanted to have a change. They own the club, they can do what they want, so that is OK.'
He
added: 'I kept my counsel about that all through. It had no effect, it
was just a decision the chairman decided he wanted to make. That is
their right to do that.'
On
his departure from White Hart Lane, Redknapp said: ‘I have thoroughly
enjoyed my time at Spurs and am proud of my achievements.
‘I have had a fantastic four years with the club, at times the football has been breathtaking.
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‘I am sad to be leaving but wish to thank the players, staff and fans for their terrific support during my time there.’
Redknapp was pleased to leave the fans with some happy memories from his tenure, even if he did not pick up any silverware.
'People
who support Tottenham had lots to smile about, they were proud and that
was important to me. I will never forget the fans,' insisted the sacked
manager.
Chairman
Daniel Levy said: ‘This is not a decision the board and I have taken
lightly. Harry arrived at the club at a time when his experience and
approach was exactly what was needed.
‘This
decision in no way detracts from the excellent work Harry has done
during his time with the club and I should like to thank him for his
achievements and contribution. Harry will always be welcome at the
Lane.’
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