Redknapp takes a gamble

Harry Redknapp gambled on the creative brilliance of Frenchman Laurent Robert to give him a happy homecoming in Portsmouth’s vital Barclays Premiership clash with fellow strugglers West Brom.

He left out Colombian John Viafara in the only change from Monday’s 3-1 defeat at Tottenham to face a Baggies team who pulled six points clear of the relegation zone with last week’s 2-0 win over Manchester City.