Harry Redknapp trial

[Buzzo]

Indeed - however this is probably one of his best "defences" so far

The others such as "it wasnt my account it was the dogs", "I cant spell my own name" etc... were absolute classics

The more I hear, the more I am sure Jamie Redknapp QC is defending him.

[Shaggy]

SamWallaceIndy Sam Wallace
Prosecution suggest Redknapp played for AC Milan. HR: 'Unfortunately not. I think I could manage them now Mourinho has gone"

[Buzzo]

His constant wise cracking is insanely bold. He just loves an audience 'Arry.

[Shaggy]

Wisecrack or just thick? Or even hamming up the old "I'm fick, me" act? Genuinely can't tell.

[Lee]

Embarrassing.

[Buzzo]

Wisecrack or just thick? Or even hamming up the old "I'm fick, me" act? Genuinely can't tell.

It is hard to tell. It really is If this is all an act to characterise him as a total moron is a success due to him being a total moron.

I'd have thought his Lawyer (Jamie) should be telling him to answer the questions in using few words as possible.
...tho' maybe that hampers the 'moron' defence

...Its like something from a sketch show.

[Exiled_red]

Wisecrack or just thick? Or even hamming up the old "I'm fick, me" act? Genuinely can't tell.

[Vermilion]

Indeed - however this is probably one of his best "defences" so far

The others such as "it wasnt my account it was the dogs", "I cant spell my own name" etc... were absolute classics

He's definately trying to get the jury to empathise with him on the paying of taxes, no doubt, as did Mandaric.

Unfortunatley, the jury will be informed that the verdict should be based on legality, and not any perception that we pay too much taxes here, or that 'Ole Arry' has paid his dues.

[Shaggy]

SamWallaceIndy Sam Wallace
Redknapp took his mobile phone out his pocket in court to show jury. It's a Nokia, about ten years old

[Vermilion]

haha. Oh dear me, Harry has a ten year old Nokia, he must be innocent.

[Tee]

haha. Oh dear me, Harry has a ten year old Nokia, he must be innocent.

[Buzzo]

He's definately trying to get the jury to empathise with him on the paying of taxes, no doubt, as did Mandaric.

Unfortunatley, the jury will be informed that the verdict should be based on legality, and not any perception that we pay too much taxes here, or that 'Ole Arry' has paid his dues.

Exactly his defence is irrelevant. Being a thick **** is his problem, not HMRC's. And the big flaw in his defence, admitting he employs a highly paid firm of London Accountants.

[Alex]

I didnt think Ignorance was a valid excuse in a court of law?

[Liverpel]

The frequently tense exchanges between Redknapp and Black were lightened when Redknapp referred to his affection for his late bulldog Rosie, explaining that he had named his Monaco account after her because "I loved her to bits". He said that he had to add his birth date to the name as there was another Monaco HSBC account called Rosie.

When the prosecutor suggested that someone else might have had a dog by the same name, Redknapp shot back: "Please, Mr Black, it could be someone's wife," adding: "If she was as nice as Rosie they have got a good wife."

[Chris]

BBC Sport's James Pearce on Twitter: "Redknapp: "I might tell Mr Beasley (NOTW) lies but I don't tell this Court lies. I'm the most ungreedy person you ever met - ever, ever. Give me bible back and I'll put my hand back on it."

BBC Sport's James Pearce on Twitter: "Prosecution: I suggest you're telling pack of lies Mr Redknapp. You've come to this Court and twisted your account to get you off hook." Redknapp: "You think that I put my hand on the bible and told lies? That's an insult. I've told you no lies.... I don't do that."