A former Premiership manager is back in the game once again, however, this time he’s on a mission to find the worst-performing football team in Cornwall.
Teaming up with Specsavers, Harry Redknapp is looking for a club in desperate need of a makeover, offering them a chance to train with top-tier talent and receive a season of mentorship from the legendary coach.
Amateur clubs from the length and breadth of Cornwall can put themselves forward for the scheme, which sees Specsavers and the former West Ham United manager join forces to find a team needing serious help.
“I’m over the moon to be teaming up with Specsavers again,” said Redknapp.
“I was bowled over by the grit, determination and spirit of last season’s Best Worst Team, so I can’t wait to meet the team that’s got what it takes to be this season’s worst.
“I’ve got some fantastic surprises, so let’s see who’s up for it.”
Lisa Hale, Head of Consumer PR, Social & Brand Activation for Specsavers, said: “Should’ve gone to Specsavers has become part of our British culture and for decades we’ve really celebrated those human moments when our eyesight and hearing let us down now and again.
“Grassroots football is filled with human moments – whether it’s a questionable on-field decision or a missed open goal, we are very proud to be investing in this underfunded area of culture once again.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be working with Harry again this season to find our next ‘Best Worst Team’, so I would encourage all local clubs across the country to apply for the chance to win the title, and all the fame and glory that comes with it.”
Cornwall teams can be nominated to become Specsavers' Best Worst Team online here: https://www.specsavers.co.uk/best-worst-team.
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