Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp: I've signed William Gallas not the Yorkshire Ripper
Harry Redknapp has urged Tottenham fans to put William Gallas's arrival into perspective by telling them: 'It is not the Yorkshire Ripper I am signing.'
The defender's four years at rivals Arsenal has left fans with divided opinions, but Redknapp wants them to welcome the 33-year-old as he has the experience to help them battle in the Barclays Premier League and Champions League this season.
The Spurs manager also feels the anger at Gallas crossing the north London football divide cannot compare to the poisonous reception he received on the south coast when he switched from Portsmouth to Southampton and back.
Redknapp said: 'It's all cobblers. What has he done? It is not the Yorkshire Ripper I am signing, is it? He is a footballer.
'When he leaves here he might play for West Ham or someone. What's he supposed to do? He's got the bottle to come and play here.'
Read more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... z0xHSY7ZS8Quite right Harry. I don't know what all the fuss is about
