FA hold Betfair talks over Redknapp return

Betfair have held “formative talks” with the Football Association with regard to betting patterns prior to the appointment of Harry Redknapp as Portsmouth boss.

More than £16.5m (€24m) was traded on the exchange before Redknapp’s return to the south-coast club, and the internet bookmakers insist they are happy to co-operate should the FA choose to launch an inquiry into the matter.