Redknapp is tops for April

PORTSMOUTH manager Harry Redknapp has picked up April’s Barclaycard manager of the month award.

During April, Portsmouth picked up 10 points from a possible 12, with a win at Leeds, draw at Charlton and impressive home wins over Manchester United and Birmingham.

It is the first time Redknapp has picked up the award this season and a spokesman for the awards panel, which includes representatives from football’s governing bodies, the media and fans, said: “Newly-promoted teams often struggle, but Portsmouth have given their fans great results.