Redknapp quick on the draw to make his point

From: The Sunday Telegraph London | Date: January 19, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Brighton 1

Portsmouth 1

ALTHOUGH PORTSMOUTH stayed comfortably clear at the top after salvaging a point at the Withdean Stadium, this was their sixth draw in eight games - an irritating statistic guaranteed to make manager Harry Redknapp's hackles rise.

Asked if it was time the Division One leaders began turning such results into three-pointers, he snapped: "Turn it around? Can't you believe it? You never thought you'd see Pompey top of the League as long as you lived and you're asking that.

"We've had only three defeats all season and the way Brighton are playing there are teams just as good ...

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