"Redknapp was in high spirits when asked whether he would take the West Ham job if offered. He jokingly replied (via The Mirror): I don't mind taking the job, but Saturdays are difficult for me. I like going racing, so it wouldn't be possible. The former Hammers boss explained that he is now fully concentrated on his second passion. While football remains in his blood, the stress of the Premier League dugout seems a world away from the tranquil (if occasionally nerve-wracking) life of a racehorse owner."
"Redknapp has enjoyed a fantastic managerial career. Managing over 1,400 games, Redknapp is a member of an elite group of managers who have won the FA Cup (with Portsmouth in 2008) and guided teams into the Champions League. His seven-year reign at West Ham remains iconic, largely for his succe"
"While he still has plenty of love for his boyhood club, his priorities have shifted from the technical area to the parade ring."
West Ham United sit in a mid-season crisis under Nuno Espirito Santo, with fans longing for past success. Harry Redknapp, now 78, declined the prospect of returning to manage West Ham, saying Saturday racing makes taking the job impractical. Redknapp has shifted his priorities from the dugout to racehorse ownership and spending Saturdays at racing meetings. The former manager retains affection for his boyhood club but prefers the less stressful life of a racehorse owner. Redknapp's managerial record includes over 1,400 games, an FA Cup win with Portsmouth in 2008, Champions League qualification, and an iconic seven-year spell at West Ham.
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