Much-travelled veteran boss Harry Redknapp has expressed his interest in the Town job.

The 71-year-old, who is known to be a friend of Marcus Evans and is understood to have been one of those the Blues owner took advice from when appointing previous bosses, said he’d be keen on The Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast on talkSPORT and urged Evans to call him.

“It’s a real good club and I know the owner Marcus Evans. He’s got my number and I’m here Marcus!” he said.

How serious Redknapp might be about taking on the Town job or another management role elsewhere remains to be seen having hinted at retirement after leaving Birmingham in September last year.

Either way, despite the connection with Evans, Redknapp, whose other previous clubs include the Hammers, Tottenham, Portsmouth (twice) , Southampton, QPR and AFC Bournemouth as well as the Jordanian national team, seems highly unlikely to be a leading contender to take over at Town. More on the current speculation regarding the Blues manager's job here.

🚨 REDKNAPP-INTERESTED-IN-JOB ALERT 🚨

It was only a matter of time before Harry threw his name in the hat for the @Official_ITFC job... 🚜 #ITFC

📻https://t.co/AYsRgJWZEr pic.twitter.com/rfId6YmaWS– The Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast (@SportsBreakfast) April 26, 2018

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ChrisFelix added 11:19 - Apr 26 Appoint this man & he will bankrupt us like Pompey. Not forgetting the triple relegations Fortunately there is as much truth in this story as Wenger being our next manager !!!
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TimmyH added 11:21 - Apr 26 Between now and the end of May beginning of June there are going top be a few more interested or linked to the job, currently there seems to be more I'd want us to keep clear of, Redknapp being one of them...
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MickMillsTash added 11:22 - Apr 26 Would bring Kevin Bond - a NO for so many reasons
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Taricco_Fan added 11:23 - Apr 26 Did he say this leaning out the window of his Range Rover? Nope. The bloke's got a track record of leaving football clubs in ruin and is just a bit of a chancer.
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dirtydingusmagee added 11:48 - Apr 26 hopefully Mr Bean is linked that would be a better prospect.
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HARRY10 added 11:57 - Apr 26 Lock up the silver
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Seasider added 12:06 - Apr 26 It was good to read that Marcus has not been in touch with 'Our Arry',either to ask his advice;or heaven help us,to take over as Manager. Not sure that I would even want him as Director of Football,although he has a lot of contacts in the game.At 71 should think about complete retirement,as he is nearly as old as me for goodness sake.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 12:07 - Apr 26 I note Jones has distanced himself today
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brendenward35 added 12:15 - Apr 26 I'd rather see the Chuckle brothers or Dipsy & La la in charge than Arry, Hope Alan told him where to go
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blockb_steward added 12:16 - Apr 26 Er, no thanks
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Blue_Moses added 12:27 - Apr 26 I will start supporting Norwich if Redknapp gets the job.
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Pencilpete added 12:30 - Apr 26 I wouldn't want Redknapp as manager but I'm not against him having some kind of advisory role to a younger inexperienced manager like Gerrard or Lampard. Wether you like him or not he is experienced
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Well_In added 12:32 - Apr 26 What next? Latest Manager to be linked: Mike Bassett 😆
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Town4me added 12:40 - Apr 26 Oh Jesus, give me a break!
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Swn98 added 12:42 - Apr 26 This is getting boring.
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whosroundisitanyway added 12:49 - Apr 26 Well In More like Bertie Bassett! We're getting allsorts!!!
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BluJu added 12:52 - Apr 26 Harry's mate Marcus, has asked him to create a diversion... I hope.
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terryf added 13:03 - Apr 26 My Nephew is a Pompey Fan and has told me that the Supporters have never forgiven him for what he did to their Club...no thanks!!
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BerlinBlue added 13:37 - Apr 26 ME says he's looking to appoint the next manager end of May, start of June, so another month of this speculation to go... Redknapp not for me. Been a good manager over the years, however we need to be looking at younger up-and-coming managers who would offer the kind of football that's been lacking at PR for ages, i.e. attractive, passing, non-hoofing, exciting football, the kind that George Burley promoted and had so much success with. ME said it himself in his interview that he thinks that's important. I wouldn't mind betting that we'll be nicely surprised with the next appointment.

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SamWhiteUK added 13:53 - Apr 26 Foxtrot Oscar
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pottyblue added 13:54 - Apr 26 Lincoln city press conference tonight it's suggested Cowley bros signing new contract and training facilities
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BlueandTruesince82 added 14:28 - Apr 26 I think Cowley and Jones can be ruled out. Mogga and Cool seem unlikely although Cook is now front runner with the bookies...... the field narrows
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PortmanTerrorist added 15:00 - Apr 26 Please no. Need a change, a lift. Our greatest days were not delivered by experienced managers. Sir Alf managed part-timers in ZImbabwe before Town Sir Bobby got Fulham relegated to Div 2 in his only job before Town. Let's try something different. Gary White is not getting a look in but would be very interesting....and is apparently interested.
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ArnieM added 15:01 - Apr 26 No thanks !
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Monkey_Blue added 15:27 - Apr 26 BlueandTruesince82 Jones probably saw my criticism of his claims god talks to him 😂
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