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Furious Redknapp demands ex Rangers transfer chief is axed for transfer blunders

Former Rangers technical director Nils Koppen should have followed Nuno Espirito Santo out the door, according to Harry Redknapp, who claims incoming West Ham boss Scott Parker is inheriting the club's worst squad in more than 65 years.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:24 AM
Furious Redknapp demands ex Rangers transfer chief is axed for transfer blunders
Key Things to Know
  • Harry Redknapp demands West Ham sack recruitment chief Nils Koppen following manager Nuno Espirito Santo's dismissal.
  • Redknapp labeled the current West Ham squad as the club's worst in over 65 years.
  • Scott Parker is set to be unveiled as West Ham's new manager to replace Nuno.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former West Ham manager Harry Redknapp has demanded that recruitment chief Nils Koppen be sacked alongside manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Speaking on talkSPORT, Redknapp claimed incoming manager Scott Parker is inheriting the club's worst squad in over 65 years following poor recruitment in the Championship.

Redknapp questioned the club's spending on average players, specifically noting the £22m signing of former Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. He argued that Parker's chances of securing promotion back to the Premier League rely entirely on holding recruitment personnel accountable and improving squad quality.

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