Fergie: Harry has crucial experience

ALEX FERGUSON is convinced old mate Harry Redknapp has proved there is no substitute for experience in the management game.

After guiding Portsmouth to safety from an almost impossible position two seasons ago, Redknapp had the south coast outfit on the fringes of a UEFA Cup spot for much of last term.

Pompey’s form eventually dipped but a ninth-place finish represented their best effort since they sealed back-to-back titles 57 years ago.