Tottenham confirm Harry Redknapp could return against Aston Villa

17 November 2011 12:20
Tottenham remain hopeful Harry Redknapp will take his place in the dug out for the Premier League game with Aston Villa on Monday, several weeks ahead of schedule.[LNB]Redknapp underwent an operation on a minor blockage in one of his arteries two weeks ago and has been recovering since. [LNB]He missed the 3-1 victory over Fulham and was expected to rest for around five to six weeks. However, as first revealed by Sportsmail, the 64-year-old is likely to return for the game at White Hart Lane next week. [LNB] Are you sitting comfortably? Harry Redknapp is expected to return to the dugout next week[LNB]Assistant manager Joe Jordan revealed Redknapp is close to completing his recovery.[LNB]'There's a possibility Harry will be back for the Villa game,' he said. 'He's very keen and optimistic of that happening.[LNB]'Hopefully he'll be back soon. It will depend on his conversation with the medical people who are giving him advice.[LNB]  'He's feeling good and sounds good. I'd think there's a possibility he'd be back for the Villa game and maybe he'll pop in during the lead up to that game. If he comes to the game he'll be on the bench (as opposed to the stands).[LNB]'The experience in our last game against Fulham...I don't think it will have been too easy to watch the last 20 minutes on TV. If he's at the stadium why wouldn't he be on the bench making decisions and being involved?[LNB]'Against Fulham it would have been torture watching the game and not making substitutions or decisions. He will have suffered a lot more.'[LNB] Top bosses need regular health checks, says Villa manager McLeishEXCLUSIVE: Spot betting, racism and misconduct are threatening football, says PFA chief Taylor Spurs set to quit Stock Exchange in bid to secure funds for new stadiumLeo's London: Why we should welcome Spanish interest in Bale and Wilshere[LNB]

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