Appointment of Zajec the final straw for Redknapp and Smith

HARRY REDKNAPP and Jim Smith quit Portsmouth because of the appointment of Velimir Zajec as executive director of the club, it was revealed yesterday.

Mon, 29 Nov, 2004 - 00:00
Ken Gaunt

Smith claimed it was "the final straw" as the pair's relationship with chairman Milan Mandaric deteriorated.

Zajec has taken over as caretaker boss and, along with coaches Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan, steered the team to victory at Bolton.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City - Premier League - Vitality Stadium Pep Guardiola suggests he has still to make decision over future at Man City
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Stamford Bridge Chelsea hand West Ham survival lifeline with victory over Spurs
AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City - Premier League - Vitality Stadium Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw with Bournemouth
CourtsSoccerPlace: Fratton ParkPlace: DubaiPlace: Vicarage RoadPerson: ZajecPerson: RedknappPerson: SmithPerson: Harry RedknappPerson: Jim SmithPerson: Velimir ZajecPerson: Milan MandaricPerson: Kevin BondPerson: Joe JordanPerson: HarryPerson: MandaricPerson: Peter StorriePerson: Arjan de ZeeuwPerson: Patrick BergerPerson: BondPerson: JimEvent: Carling CupOrganisation: PortsmouthOrganisation: Radio 5Organisation: Manchester UnitedOrganisation: WatfordOrganisation: Bolton
<p>Arsenal fans celebrate near the Emirates Stadium. Pic: Jeff Moore/PA Wire.</p>

The key factors that saw Arsenal win Premier League title

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited