Harry Redknapp: Sir Alex Ferguson and I will die before we retire

Harry Redknapp has no desire to walk away from football after his recent health scare. The Tottenham manager won't be on the touchline for his side's clash with Fulham following heart surgery.Redknapp was discharged from hospital on Thursday but has been told to rest up at his Dorset home and return after the international break. Making his point: Redknapp won't turn his back on the game despite his recent scare Redknapp, 64, said: 'I always said they will probably end up taking Sir Alex Ferguson out of Old Trafford in a box and I'll probably be exactly the same. 'It will take more than a minor heart scare to convince me to walk away from the game. 'The only other way I'll walk away from football is the day I stop enjoying it and that isn't going to happen any day soon. On the contrary, I have probably never been happier in the job than I am now. Guard of honour: Fergie celebrated 25 years at Old Trafford on Saturday 'I feel extremely fortunate to be involved in football and working for a great club with a superb group of players. Honestly, I even get a buzz out of watching the lads train, so my enthusiasm has never been greater.' Tottenham, who are on an unbeaten run in the Premier League stretching back to August's defeat by Manchester City, travel to Fulham for Sunday's kick-off. But Redknapp will watch the London derby at home under strict orders from his doctors. 'Sandra thinks it will be even more stressful for me stuck at home. 'I'll be up off the sofa every minute and even more frustrated because I'm powerless to do anything sat indoors. And it's a big game for us. 'We're in great form having taken 19 points from 21. But Fulham is always a tough game for us. 'We will have to be on top of our game to beat them. 'The competition to finish in the top four, which is our ultimate goal, is going to be tough.'

Source: Daily_Mail