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Redknapp begins coaching career

Jamie Redknapp will have to cut back on the hours he spends golfing in order to fulfil his Chelsea coaching duties
Jamie Redknapp will have to cut back on the hours he spends golfing in order to fulfil his Chelsea coaching duties

Jamie Redknapp is ready to follow in his father Harry's footsteps after taking his first coaching role with Chelsea.

Redknapp will coach Chelsea's reserve team for two days a week as the former Liverpool and Tottenham star steps up his attempt to emulate his dad.

Redknapp senior is currently in charge at Tottenham after a lengthy managerial career taking in spells at Bournemouth, West Ham, Portsmouth and Southampton.

After the departure of previous Chelsea reserve coach Brendan Rodgers to take over as Watford boss, a vacancy opened up for Redknapp, who plans to start studying for his coaching badges.

The former England midfielder, who was forced to retire prematurely due to a series of knee injuries, had turned down a chance to join Chelsea's coaching staff when Avram Grant was in charge last season.

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