And Wayne Bridge - whose signing was blocked by QPR to spark Redknapp's fury - delivered a hammer blow to the isolated boss on Thursday night when he joined Championship rivals Reading.
I'm gutted. He was a joy to watch in every game he played. A top professional, despite some concerns he had before he came about his motivation. I'm sure he'll do well for them and, when Reading come to the Amex, I'm sure he'll get a big cheer when his name is read out
It is true. On telegraph website. Added to the Redknapp fall out with Fernandes article.
We simply couldn't compete with their parachute payments income, which gives them a club income 50% greater than ours despite their fickle fanbase. Hence the interest in joining Reading by ££££ Gus back in the winter.
Puts paid to diehard Albion fans who told me Bridge loved it down here, and money was no longer as issue to the wealthy man.
Shame. Best left back in our history in my opinion.
(Adkins 'Albion-watching' again. Just like when he tried to poach Calderon).