Redknapp rues worst moment

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The reality, however, was that his side had contributed to their own downfall despite their commendable response to the loss of Zamora, who will no doubt spend some time wondering just what went through his head when he launched a head-high challenge on Wigan midfielder Jordi Gomez.

Desperate times require cool heads and, having coped after going down to 10 men, Rangers were found wanting after Loic Remy had given them an 85th-minute lead. Instead of shutting the game down, they contrived to allow Wigan back, when Stephane Mbia fouled Maloney on the edge of the box and Adel Taarabt turned his back on the winger’s free-kick, allowing the ball to fly into the top corner of Julio Cesar’s goal.