James sets sights on manager's job

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has expressed his desire to move into management when he finally brings to an end his playing days. James is out of contract in the summer and he waived the right to an automatic extension to help Portsmouth in their current predicament.The much-travelled shot-stopper has already taken his level two coaching badges, and would one day like to try his hand at taking charge of team affairs.James said: "From what I have experienced as a player, I believe the managerial job could be done very differently, and I would like to have that opportunity."I think there are ways and means of getting the best out of players which can be done at any level, and I would like the opportunity to see if my theory works."A manager that has had more effect on James than most others is Harry Redknapp and the 39-year-old sees the Spurs chief's man-management as his greatest strength."Harry is arguably the best man-manager I have ever worked under," James said."You can go through Spurs' side for an analysis how strong they are in all departments."But if it was simply a case of analysing a side before the match and deciding who was going to be the winner, then we probably would not need to turn up."As much as you know how good these players are and know how much they can and can't do, they are very difficult to stop."It is going to be a tough game, but the reality in football is that anything can happen."

Source: Team_Talk