I felt pain in my chest...I struggled to breathe - Harry Redknapp on scare that led to heart op

Posted Friday, November 04, 2011 by The Sun

Bulldog spirit ... Harry Redknapp with cherished pets, left, and screaming on Spurs touchline

I had hardly got going when it went tight and I was struggling to breathe.
As soon as that happens you know the best thing to do is stop immediately, which I did.

I wasn't that frightened if I'm honest but it was clearly a warning sign from within.

I just stopped running there and then and I went to see the club doctor at Spurs. He got me in to see a specialist on Saturday and by Monday I was in hospital.

I've had narrow or blocked arteries for some time. I've been taking tablets for it just like a lot of people my age do. It's no big thing. They didn't even put me out.

I was sort of half conscious while they did what they had to do and now it's all taken care of. I haven't had a heart attack. It was just that the specialist told me the arteries needed doing now.

So we arranged it all and here I am. I feel fine and everyone tells me I will soon be feeling better than ever. You have to listen to what your body tells you.

I'm lucky that I work in an industry where there are experts and specialists on hand to look after you properly.

Grandad Redknapp, a non-smoker who limits himself to the occasional glass of wine with a meal, has lifted Premier League Spurs from relegation candidates to Champions League contenders.

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