Jamie Redknapp
Jamie Redknapp
Jamie Frank Redknappis an English retired professional footballer who was active from 1989 until 2005. He is now a pundit at Sky Sports and an editorial sports columnist at the Daily Mail. A technically skilful and creative midfielder, who was also an accurate and powerful free-kick taker, Redknapp played for Bournemouth, Southampton, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur, captaining the latter two. He also gained 17 England caps between 1995 and 1999. His 11 years at Liverpool were the most prolific, playing...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth25 June 1973
As I say, you get labelled. To stop all that, I've got to win things - that's the only way you make your mark.
The ankle was obviously a bit worrying at the time, but I've always felt confident that I would get back and be as strong as ever.
Peter has got the feet of a Wayne Rooney or a Ronaldo in that he has a lot of skills,
But I've never once thought that I wouldn't get back, as if you do think like that, then you're in trouble.
It's important we win and because of the players we have we should win some matches in style.
You can't just play on the edge of games - you have to be in the thick of it.
There is pressure every day as a footballer.
My dad knows the business, and he tells me I've got to do what's best for me.
You want to win things and I am at a club where we have the players to do that.
You have to be professional and think about the future.
People always seem to be interested in my private life because I'm married to a pop star.
I've had two or three injuries when with England and it's been a bit bizarre.
I'm looking out for myself, but I'm looking out for my dad, too.
I suppose it hacks me off sometimes when people go on about all the other stuff, because I have really worked hard at my game, and I've been incredibly dedicated in getting myself fit, and getting my game right.