• Redknapp to help manager Darren Way in ‘an advisory role with the first-team’ • ‘Harry has been in the game a long time and is someone I highly respect’

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The League Two club Yeovil Town have invited Harry Redknapp to help manager Darren Way in “an advisory role with the first-team”.

The 70-year-old was sacked by Birmingham City last month as the team struggled at the wrong end of the Championship table. Redknapp, however, looks set to make a swift return to football as the up-and-coming coach Way looks to tap into his knowledge.

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A club statement confirmed Way made the initial approach to Redknapp, who started his managerial career at Bourmenouth and has also had spells in charge at Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, West Ham United, Southampton, QPR and the Jordan national team.

“With the board’s approval granted, Redknapp will be at Huish Park in the near future to meet with Way before attending forthcoming matches and working on a closer basis with the 37-year-old,” the statement said.

Way, who took over as Glovers manager in 2015 following a spell as assistant, is looking forward to learning from Redknapp.

“Harry has been in the game a long time and is someone I highly respect for all the experience he’s gained and achievements he’s accomplished,” Way told the Yeovil official website. “I’m still starting my journey in management and feel the opportunity to bring in someone like Harry to offer advice and pass on his knowledge is a no-brainer.

“There’s no pressure or long-term commitment from either side, but I’m looking forward to having Harry at Huish Park and we welcome him to the club.”

Yeovil are currently 17th in League Two, and are away to Newport on Saturday.