Harry Redknapp

East End born Harry Redknapp played on the West Ham wing for six years prior to moving to Bournemouth. He led the Cherries to the Third Division title in 1987 and became manager there before accepting the role of assistant manager at West Ham in 1992. He became manager at Upton Park in 1994.

Derek McGovern is currently Chief Sports Writer on the ‘Racing Post.’ His elder brother Jimmy is one of the best-known scriptwriters on television (‘Hillsborough, Cracker’ and ‘The Lakes.’)