Source: Daily_Mail
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp backs old pal Avram Grant for Portsmouth job
Harry Redknapp has tipped Avram Grant for the Portsmouth manager's job following the sacking of Paul Hart yesterday.[LNB]Former Pompey boss Redknapp also gave Grant his backing for the post after Hart was forced out of Fratton Park having taken only seven points from 13 matches in the Barclays Premier League this season.[LNB]Grant, appointed Portsmouth's director of football only last month, worked as a technical director at Fratton Park during Redknapp's second spell as manager in 2006.[LNB] Paying the penalty: Kevin-Prince Boateng has his penalty saved by Stoke's Thomas Sorensen - an event Harry Rednapp said caused Paul Hart's sacking[LNB]And the Spurs boss revealed that his experience of working with Grant has convinced him the Israeli would make an ideal replacement for Hart.[LNB]'Avram's there and he worked with me there. He's managed Chelsea,' Redknapp said. 'I'd be surprised if he didn't end up taking it.[LNB] 'It's a good opportunity for him to get back into management. But I don't know, only he'd know what he wants to do. He would be my choice if anyone was to take it.' [LNB]Redknapp did however admit he was unhappy when he learned of his formercolleague Hart's fate, especially due to the tough circumstances ofplayer sales and uncertain club ownership in which he was forced towork.[LNB] In the running: Avram Grant[LNB]Ex-Pompey favourite: Harry Redknapp[LNB] 'I was disappointed to hear that,' Redknapp said. 'He did a great job under difficult circumstances. It's sad to see him lose his job.[LNB]'It's been tough for him. I've been impressed with the way Portsmouth have played. They played against us the other week and played ever so well. [LNB]
