O’Neill: Redknapp safe at Villa Park

HARRY REDKNAPP has been assured of “strong security” by Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill when he returns with Tottenham for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash.

Redknapp called for increased protection when a 50p coin thrown from the crowd missed him but struck referee’s assistant Phil Sharp during the closing stages of the game with Portsmouth at Villa Park in October.

Sharp was left with a cut forehead and needed treatment before being able to complete the game.