Jamie Redknapp reacts to what Everton told Sky TV about him: ‘No way’
Jamie Redknapp gave his immediate reaction after Everton told Sky they may not be able to enter Goodison Park.
As a result of the revival under David Moyes, the atmosphere around Everton is far more pleasant than it has been in recent years.
Survival looks all but nailed on for Everton heading into another crucial encounter against a struggling Manchester United side.
While avoiding relegation is the aim, not all the talk about Everton is about their performances on the pitch, with Redknapp’s reaction in response to something very different.
Jamie Redknapp responds to Everton challenge claim
Earlier in the season, Everton welcomed Micah Richards and Tony Bellow to Goodison to take part in a goalkeeper challenge against Toffees legend Yakubu.
The footage was only aired on Sky on 19 February but led to a very interesting story from A League of Their Own presenter Romesh Ranganathan about Everton.
Ranganathan said: “I can actually tell you Jamie [Redknapp], this is genuinely the truth. We asked Everton what they think about Jamie taking part in the challenge, and they replied, if he was taking part, the challenge would not happen.”
To which Redknapp responded with a laugh: “No way.”
Everton have focus on Man United clash
While seeing Redknapp partake in a challenge with Yakubu could have provided prime entertainment, the same will be said about Everton’s encounter with Manchester United.
Almost every year side from the current one, The Toffees would be underdogs heading into a game against the Red Devils but things are very different this time round.
Everton could move four points clear of Ruben Amorim’s side with a win, who appear to have had next to no new manager bounce, unlike the Merseysiders.
Since the appointment of Moyes, things have been looking incredibly bright for the Toffees and that optimism is only going to grow further if victory can be achieved.
| Everton since appointing Moyes (PL) | W | D | L | P |
| Everton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Moyes’ side will still need to be at their best to get a result, but with momentum in their favour, it is certainly a result that wouldn’t come as a surprise if it were to happen.
With a move to Bramley-Moore Dock pending, Everton supporters have every right to the optimistic about the future of their club.