Harry Redknapp, 77, rules out Championship job, admitting, “I’ve had it.”

HARRY REDKNAPP has ruled himself out of a shock return to football with Frank Lampard at Coventry City.

The former gaffer, 77, managed some of the country's best teams after a glittering playing career.

Redknapp took charge of Tottenham, West Ham and Southampton, among others.

But his last role in the dugout came in 2017 with Birmingham.

Redknapp's legacy continues with son Jamie, who played for clubs including Liverpool and Spurs before moving into punditry.

While cousin Lampard is now a boss after winning three titles and a Champions League at Chelsea.

The former England midfielder, who has twice managed his old side as well as Derby and Everton, has now been given a new role at Coventry.

Lampard's first game after replacing Mark Robins ended in a 2-2 draw against Cardiff on Saturday.

And the tactician is hopeful he can rebuild his career as a manager after managing just one win during his last spell at Stamford Bridge.

However, Redknapp believes Lampard must do one thing if he wants to succeed in the Championship.

The gaffer has already taken long-time assistants Joe Edwards and Chris Jones to Coventry.

But Uncle Harry believes Lampard should also hire a 'wise old head' for extra experience.

However, it won't be Redknapp himself, who has categorically ruled out playing a role at the club.

He told SunSport: “If I could give Frank Lampard one piece of advice on his return to management at Coventry it would be to get a wise old head on his staff.

“Not me, I've had it, but someone who has a little more experience than him, who he can talk to.

“When I went to Portsmouth as manager I brought in Jim Smith. I was an experienced manager myself at the time, but he was still great for me to have around.

“Frank has a difficult job at Coventry and it would be a huge advantage to have an older man in the team to gauge. But fair play to Frank for getting back into the game. He has so much to offer.

“His knowledge of football is enormous and his reputation as a player, and the way he conducted himself as a player, will hopefully reflect on the team.

“It's about finding the right job. For example, people wait for Wayne Rooney to fail at every job.

“But he went to Plymouth and even though they are a big club they have no money.

“They almost survived last season. Wayne has been against it from the start. Still, I've sat down with him and talked about football and he has the makings of a great manager.

“You just need the right club at the right time.”