Redknapp Blasts "Roeder Isn't Good Enough"

Last updated : 15 April 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Redknapp says Newcastle should be higher up the Premiership table with the players Roeder has at his disposal, and you don't have to read between the lines to realise that he does not rate Roeder as a manager.

Roeder succeeded Redknapp as West Ham manager in 2001 but could not save them from relegation in 2003, and the Pompey boss has yet to be convinced by his record in management.

Redknapp: "When I left (West Ham) he took over and then suddenly they get relegated.

"He's had a few other clubs like Gillingham and Watford, but West Ham were the best team ever to have been relegated in my opinion.

"Glenn has come back into management at Newcastle and got a good job.

"When Graeme Souness left, they put him in (caretaker) charge and after a couple of good results he got the job.

"But they have some great players there and looking at their squad they should be much higher.

"There is a lot of talent in the team, people like (Kieron) Dyer, (Scott) Parker, (James) Milner, Damien Duff. They should be right up there for what they have paid out."