Redknapp to face proceedings over tax issue

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is to face proceedings over a tax issue, his solicitors said tonight in a statement issued by the football club.

Solicitors BCL Burton Copeland said: “Harry Redknapp is extremely surprised and disappointed to have been informed that HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) intend to institute proceedings against him in the week commencing 11 January 2010.