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.

Appointment of Zajec the final straw for Redknapp and Smith

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.

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