Redknapp unconcerned by inquiry

Redknapp's main task is to save Portsmouth from relegation

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is confident the Premier League's inquiry into his move from Southampton will uncover nothing untoward.

The Premier League charged Pompey with making an illegal approach after an official complaint from Saints.

Redknapp left his job at St Mary's on 3 December and was announced as the new Pompey boss just four days later.

Redknapp said: "It's absolute nonsense. There was nothing illegal about it and we welcome the inquiry."

The Premier League announced on Friday that it is to set up a commission to deal with the matter.

Redknapp was initially refused permission to speak to Pompey but left St Mary's after feeling his position was untenable.

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Pompey chairman Milan Mandaric had mentioned Redknapp as a possible managerial target on television, although Redknapp claims it was not unsettling.

"I was unsettled anyway, so it wasn't as if Milan's comments unsettled me at all," Redknapp said. "I never felt settled in all my time there unfortunately."

Immediately after Redknapp's departure, Saints chairman Rupert Lowe said he would be reporting the matter to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Portsmouth expressed their disappointment at not being told of the charge before the Premier League made an announcement, although it is understood they were informed verbally.

"Portsmouth Football Club and Southampton Football Club agreed a compensation amount for Harry Redknapp," read a statement.

"Furthermore Harry Redknapp and Southampton Football Club signed a formal compromise agreement, therefore the club is surprised that the approach can now be considered illegal."

Redknapp, 58, had quit his first spell at Portsmouth on 24 November 2004 to take over at arch-rivals Saints 14 days later.