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Jamie Redknapp apologises live on TV after Alan Sugar threatened to sue him

Jamie Redknapp apologises live on TV after Alan Sugar threatened to sue him following a claim he left Tottenham in ‘a mess’.

In September, Alan Sugar has threatened to take legal action against both Sky Sports and Jamie Redknapp after the pundit labelled Tottenham a ‘mess’ when he sold the club in 2001.

It came when Redknapp gave analysis with Gianfranco Zola during Tottenham’s 3-0 win against West Ham.

Redknapp criticised the condition in which Sugar left the club and praised the ‘great job’ Levy had done before he departed.

“I have been critical of Daniel Levy, there were a few highs but I didn’t like in how he operated,” said Redknapp.

“But in terms of the training ground, the facilities, the infrastructure and [building] one of the best football stadiums in the world, he has done a great job there… You think back to Alan Sugar, how he left the club was a complete mess.

“Daniel Levy has left it in a really great way and [chief executive] Vinai [Venkatesham] will know that, and the people that are in charge now will really look at this club and think it can go forward.”

Around 21 minutes after Sky Sports showed Redknapp’s remarks on Twitter, Sugar then wrote: “Jamie Redknapp is a double barrel idiot. He talks a load of rubbish.

“He said when Daniel Levy took over Spurs Alan Sugar left the club in a right mess. He and Sky will be hearing from my lawyers Monday @redknapp.”

Then Sugar corrected himself after tagging Harry Redknapp’s account: “I am coming after you @MrJamieRedknapp idiot.”

@Lord_Sugar tweeted: “On 13th September Jamie Redknapp stated on Sky Sports that I left Tottenham ‘in a mess’ when I sold the club to Daniel Levy.

“Tonight, during Sky’s Bournemouth v Fulham coverage, Redknapp has made a full apology and has retracted this false allegation. Also, by way of a further apology, a donation of £10,000 has been made to Great Ormond Street Hospital @GOSHCharity”

Redknapp said: “I mentioned that Lord Sugar had left the club ‘in a mess’. I just want to make clear that he stabilised the club and invested heavily during his time as chairman. When he took over in 1991 Spurs were close to bankruptcy, and by the time he stepped away the financial position had been turned around. He also put significant money into the team and facilities. I apologise to Lord Sugar and his family for any misunderstanding and for any distress caused, and am happy to set the record straight.”

Here’s how fans on social media reacted as Jamie Redknapp apologises live on TV after Alan Sugar threatened to sue him…

@ToonPolls: This isn’t the win you think it is. It’s clear he’s been forced to say it and draws attention to his original comment 😂

@leazesender_: In the 90’s during your time, Spurs were mostly shit and on a good season rather mediocre, finishing mid table or in the bottom half. So yes you did leave the club in a mess you narcissistic sausage

@AndILoveTheClub: The definition of “over a barrel”. You love to see it 😂 He’s made you look a right prat Jamie 🤣

@Newparkfc: Lost abit of respect for Jamie here, it’s only slanderous, if the statement is untrue. Spurs were going nowhere late 90s

@ColinPep1: People only paid attention because you gave the comments so much attention. The vast majority of people wouldn’t have paid attention to Redknapp’s comments if you hadn’t highlighted them

@AlanRichar6162: Jamie keeps spouting this crap about our club, it’s great to see someone holding him accountable! Well done lord sugar I’ll always remember you for Jürgen klingsman COYS

@stephenjfitz: Good for Lord Sugar, I say. I’m not a fan of Sugar, but I think it’s about time some of these pundits started to put some actual thought/ work into their content. They earn big money for talking about football, & their words are instantly shared around the world on social media.

@StudiniJones: Wow. Truly pathetic by Sugar. Always came across as a complete arse whilst at Spurs though

@gunnerpunner: Sky charge far too much money to have such ill-informed pundits

@theFIGroll: 😂 what a cock. Too many of today’s “pundits” and I use the term loosely do not research the topic they are supposedly an expert in. Fair play to Sugar, Redknapp looks a right tit.

@gavin_poulton: Redknapp is a fucking clown 😂

@ElliottOnline: I’d like to see more players follow suit; it would lead to more analysis and less conjecture from lazy, ill-informed pundits.

@Edward_Braisby: Hahahahahaha genuinely one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever seen on both parts. Rednapp grovelling like a little bitch to another insecure little bitch who’s threatened him to read out a pre-prepared statement (clearly written by him) otherwise he’ll get lawyers involved 🤣

@jimmymcbride1: More people should call these pundits & their agendas out imho

@tommyb1508: Big fan on redknapp being made to squirm. Also the 10k donation to great ormond street is a nice touch.

@donovan_adam: Well done for holding that weasel accountable. Redknapp is one of the whiniest pundits on TV and excruciating to listen too. Sky sports need to get rid.

@soulvitmatt: 😅😅 Well played @Lord_Sugar. Redknapp is a fraud as a pundit, generally is a egotistical kind of guy. Hopefully this will humble him a little… but I doubt it

@TheShireGunner: When will they remove these clowns from punditry

@KurtMcDonald13: What’s done is done. Jamie has apologised and Lord Sugar has accepted it in good faith. LS called him out and Redknapp was wrong. That’s life. Reminder to all that comment on the facts not just rumours. Be better humans.

@tueymcfc: Things you love to see pundits being called out on their bull shit

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