Jamie Redknapp issues apology to Alan Sugar live on TV after angry threat

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HOME News Politics Royal Showbiz & TV Sport Finance Travel Life & Style Comment Football Tennis F1 Boxing UFC Cricket Rugby Golf Racing NFL NBA Other Snooker Darts Jamie Redknapp has issued a grovelling apology to Lord Alan Sugar live on Sky Sports after the former Tottenham chairman threatened to sue the pundit over his comments 11:38, Sat, Oct 4, 2025 Updated: 11:42, Sat, Oct 4, 2025 Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp (Image: Getty)Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp issued an apology to Lord Alan Sugar live on Sky Sports during Bournemouth's 3-1 triumph over Fulham on Friday evening. Following Daniel Levy's departure from Spurs last month, Redknapp had suggested that Lord Sugar had left the club 'in a complete mess'.Redknapp maintained that Levy deserved recognition for departing the club in a 'really good way'.

"He said when Daniel Levy took over Spurs, Alan Sugar left the club in a right mess."He and SKY will be hearing from my lawyers on Monday." During his first appearance back on the broadcaster since making his remarks, Redknapp chose to 'set the record straight'."I mentioned that Lord Sugar had the left the club in a mess," Redknapp stated during the Friday Night Football coverage. "I just want to make clear that he stabilised the club and invested heavily during his time as chairman.Lord Alan Sugar took exception to Jamie Redknapp's comments (Image: Getty) Trending "When he took over in 1991, Spurs were close to bankruptcy and by the time he stepped away the financial position had been turned around.

He also put significant money into the team and facilities."I apologise to Lord Sugar and his family for any misunderstanding and for any distress caused, and am happy to set the record straight." Following the apology being aired on Sky, the 78-year-old turned to X to respond."On September 13 Jamie Redknapp stated on Sky Sports that I left Tottenham 'in a mess' when I sold the club to Daniel Levy," he wrote on X. "Tonight, during Sky's Bournemouth v Fulham coverage, Redknapp has made a full apology and has retracted this false allegation.On 13th September Jamie Redknapp stated on Sky Sports that I left Tottenham ‘in a mess’ when I sold the club to Daniel Levy.Tonight, during Sky’s Bournemouth v Fulham coverage, Redknapp has made a full apology and has retracted this false allegation.