Redknapp 'lacks credibility', court hears

Harry Redknapp’s excuses for his £180,000 offshore windfall are “contradictory, inconsistent and lack credibility”, a court heard today.

Jurors were asked to consider how the Tottenham Hotspur manager “simply laughed” when questioned about the Monaco “bung”.

Prosecutor John Black QC completed his opening speech by pointing out how Redknapp’s story differed from co-defendant Milan Mandaric’s.

“Those explanations, the Crown say, are contradictory, inconsistent and lack credibility,” Mr Black said.