Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric welcomes Harry Redknapp into his role as Director of Football in 2002

Redknapp stamps his authority on the club and traditional Division One strugglers Portsmouth begin to rise up the league

Pompey hold off Leicester City to clinch the Division One title and promotion to the Premiership at the first attempt

Redknapp's hero status on the south coast is confirmed as Pompey reach the Premiership for the first time

Despite their success and popularity, Redknapp and his assistant Jim Smith enjoy a rocky relationship with Mandaric

Redknapp wheels and deals in the transfer market and makes some great signings, including Teddy Sheringham

Portsmouth suffer some nervous moments as they skirt with relegation but secure Premiership status for another season

Pompey's second season in the Premiership begins well and Redknapp scoops the October Manager of the Month award

Redknapp is annoyed by Mandaric's appointment of Velimir Zajec as executive director and decides to resign

His decision is met with shock by Pompey fans who turn up at Fratton Park to show support for their departed boss