10 greatest managerial comebacks

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Chelsea FC and FC Porto at Stamford Bridge on December 9, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) — Jose Mourinho’s career took a huge twist when he returned to Chelsea

#6 Harry Redknapp (Portsmouth)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Tottenham Hotspur FC manager Harry Redknapp arrives at Southwark Crown Court on January 30, 2012 in London, England. Football manager Harry Redknapp faces charges of tax evasion between 2002 and 2004, from his time as manager of Portsmouth FC. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) — Harry Redknapp during his time at Portsmouth

Harry Redknapp was appointed as Portsmouth’s Director of Football in 2001 and subsequently their manager after Graham Rix’s disastrous spell. He saved the relegation-threatened club and masterminded their promotion to the Premier League in the very next year. However, disagreements with club owner Milan Mandaric resulted in him leaving the club.

Redknapp did the unthinkable as he joined Portsmouth’s rivals Southampton the next year. But a disastrous season saw him leave the Saints and return to his old employers, helping them out in their relegation troubles.

Redknapp then led Pompey spectacularly to their highest finish in almost half a decade and later, won the club their first FA Cup in 69 years.

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