Bumbling FA officials were slammed today after it became clear that they had mistakenly signed Jamie Redknapp as England football manager in a botched attempt to acquire the services of is father, Spurs supremo Harry.In a statement, an FA spokesman sought to deflect criticism claiming they had opted for "the next generation" in a move to secure future success for the nation's team. They went on to say that "all of our objectives have been met with this signing, we now have an English manager, who speaks English, on a massive salary, and who's name is Redknapp". The statement continued "last year my wife asked me to resign a mobile phone contract, and two weeks later the phone was out of date, we have learned from this mistake and feel that Jamie will work out just fine, plus our daughter now handles our phone bill"
Earlier today there had been talk of Harry Redknapp assuming the position on a part time basis, after the FA suggested that "all pre tournament preparations are now complete". Some commentators have taken that as a sign that with no manager, no captain, and squad morale at an all time low, the team were now better prepared than for any major tournament since 1966.
Perhaps the harshest criticism of the appointment came from Tottenham's North London rivals, who had been pinning their seasons hopes on either a conviction or a change of role for Harry Redknapp as Spurs continue to outshine their plucky mid table neighbours. One Arsenal supporter we spoke to was beside himself "this is a disgrace! First they give him a fair trial, then they leave him in post! It's intolerable, we can't catch a break! We have been subjected to chants like 'we'd rather have a villain than a nonce' for weeks now, and it looks set to continue"
This evening, no one at Spurs, or the Redknapp residence were available for comment, but rumours have emerged that the Queen is preparing plans for an extra public holiday and an Knighthood for Harry Redknapp as part of the Jubilee celebrations.
