Redknapp still short of festive spirit

IF Tottenham’s chastened squad believed this victory would offer the most sincere apology imaginable to Harry Redknapp, they should think again.

This might have been one of the club’s more impressive victories of the season, but the players will still be summoned to face the music at their Essex training ground this morning, with hefty fines set to be dished out to the ‘Dublin 16’ who transgressed by holding a Christmas party without Redknapp’s knowledge 13 days ago..

“I was disappointed they did not ask me,” said Redknapp, who confirmed any fines levied would be given to charity. “They have done nothing wrong. It did not affect any results.