Former West Ham United manager Harry Redknapp has emphatically ruled out a sensational return to the London Stadium, despite the club's deepening Premier League crisis.
Racing Passion Trumps Premier League Pressure
The 78-year-old football icon, who managed the Hammers between 1994 and 2001, was linked with a potential comeback as the club searches for stability. West Ham currently languish in the Premier League relegation zone after 18 games, having secured just three victories in the 2025-26 season.
However, Redknapp, speaking at Newbury racecourse, made it clear where his priorities lie. "I don't mind taking the job but Saturdays are difficult for me," he quipped to ITV Racing's Ed Chamberlin. "I like going racing, so it wouldn't be possible."
West Ham's Managerial Turmoil Continues
Redknapp's comments come as West Ham endure a period of significant instability. The club is now on its third manager in less than 12 months, with Nuno Espirito Santo having replaced Graham Potter at the end of September 2025.
Despite not managing since his departure from Birmingham City eight years ago, some had suggested the former 'I'm A Celebrity' winner could be the man to revive the club's fortunes. Redknapp, however, appears content with his life away from the dugout, focusing instead on his successful foray into horse ownership.
A King George Dream Overshadows Football Talk
The interview quickly turned from football to Redknapp's recent triumph at Kempton Park. His horse, The Jukebox Man, trained by Ben Pauling, secured a thrilling victory in the prestigious King George VI Chase on Boxing Day, netting a first prize of £142,375.
"I'm still buzzing," Redknapp exclaimed. "It's like a dream, I just can't believe it. I love this game so much and to have a winner of the King George is beyond belief." He humorously added that his wife Sandra now considers such success "the norm."
With The Jukebox Man now an 8-1 contender for the Cheltenham Gold Cup with William Hill, Redknapp's sporting passions are firmly fixed on the racetrack. "I look at the (Gold Cup) field and we are in there with as good a chance as anybody," he stated, effectively closing the door on any Premier League rescue mission for his old club.
