Harry Redknapp is well-known for his ability to identify talent, yet when he first began managing, he overlooked a true gem of a player.Information Guide Nigeria

If Harry likes you, you’ll be following him around to different clubs – think Niko Krancjar.

Redknapp began his managerial career at Bournemouth.

After a career spanning Tottenham, Portsmouth, Southampton, West Ham, and others, he has decided to retire at the age of 76.

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But it all started in 1983, when he took over as manager of Bournemouth and, after three years, he signed a young Carl Richards from Enfield Town.JAMB Result

While Richards toiled at Bournemouth, his friend, Arsenal icon Ian Wright, went on to have a fantastic career.

Redknapp was candid in his book ‘Always Managing’ about the two.

He wrote: “I bought Carl for £10,000, went to pick him up from Enfield and while he went in to say goodbye to his manager, he left me with his mate.

“‘What are you signing him for?’ said this kid. ‘I’m 10 times better than him. I’ve got 26 goals this season, he’s only got 12. I’m different class than him. Why don’t you sign me?’

“I was worried. ‘I can’t buy you, I’m buying him,’ I told Carl’s mate, ‘but I’ll keep an eye out for you, don’t worry.”

“So we took Carl and he was absolutely useless. He could run, but that was about it. We played about six games, couldn’t win one. Carl was terrible.