Jamie Redknapp issues TV apology to Lord Alan Sugar after Tottenham comments

Jamie Redknapp, the former Tottenham midfielder, has issued a public apology to Lord Alan Sugar during Bournemouth's 3-1 triumph over Fulham, live on Sky Sports.

This follows comments made by Redknapp in the aftermath of Daniel Levy's departure from Spurs last month, where he suggested that Lord Sugar had left the club 'in a complete mess'. Redknapp maintained that Levy deserved recognition for the 'really good way' he left the north London club.

As expected, Lord Sugarwas not pleased with these remarks and dramatically threatened to take legal action against the ex-footballer. "He talks a load of rubbish," The Apprentice star posted on X.

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"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 Monday."

Upon his return to the broadcaster following his controversial comments, Redknapp claimed it was time to 'set the record straight'. "I mentioned that Lord Sugar had the left the club in a mess," Redknapp clarified 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. 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 broadcast of the apology on Sky, the 78-year-old responded via social media. "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 posted on X.

"Tonight, during Sky's Bournemouth v Fulham coverage, Redknapp has made a full apology and has retracted this false allegation. Also, by way of a further apology, a donation of £10,000 has been made to Great Ormond Street Hospital."

Lord Sugar assumed control of Tottenham in 1991. In 1999, former Arsenal boss George Graham secured the sole silverware of his tenure as they claimed the Worthington Cup (Carabao Cup) following victory over Leicester City in the final.

The entrepreneur would subsequently sell to the ENIC Group who remain Spurs' owners today. Tottenham are presently caught up in takeover speculation with American DJ Brooklyn Earick leading a consortium seeking to acquire the club, though the ENIC Group are currently dismissing suggestions they have any plans to sell.