Harry Redknapp wildly back-pedals after laying into ‘bang average’ Liverpool

Harry Redknapp has spent the last week trying to remove his foot from his mouth.

In fairness, that is nothing new for the former Tottenham and West Ham manager. He annoyed a lot of Liverpool fans recently when he laid into the club after their poor start to the season. He was asked last week what he thought of Brendan Rodgers' side and didn't hold back in his assessment of the Reds. "I think it’s the worst Liverpool team I have seen in years. They look bang average. They are lucky to have any points," Redknapp said. He has, however, had a major change of heart. In his Kicca column, he tries to backtrack on his comments by explaining what he really meant. 'I got a bit of stick last week for saying I thought Liverpool were going to struggle to make the top four this season and that this is the worst Liverpool side for a few years,' he writes. 'It wasn’t meant as a dig as I am a big fan of both the club and Brendan Rodgers. If I could have a season ticket at one club it would be at Anfield. I love the atmosphere there and the football the Reds play. I was simply giving an honest answer to a simple question.' It remains to be seen whether Liverpool fans are willing to forgive and forget.