"One of the best clubs in the country" - Harry Redknapp on Tony Pulis taking charge of Sheffield Wednesday

Pulis was officially announced as the man to take over from Garry Monk on Friday night, marking a return to football management following an 18-month break since leaving Middlesbrough last year.

The 62-year-old will meet his squad for the first time on Monday before undertaking media duties for the frst time at the Hillsborough helm.

And the appointment has got the seal of approval from of an old adversary, who is confident Pulis will prove to be a good fit for the Owls.

“Sheffield Wednesday are a club with great potential,” said Harry Redknapp, whose teams came up against Pulis on numerous occasions. “They’ve got a brilliant set of fans and fabulous support.

“If anyone said to me about buying a football club in terms of teams outside of the Premier League that would be one of the first ones I’d recommend.

“Tony is going to be on his travels a lot again. It’s a long way from Poole to Sheffield! But he’ll be ready for the challenge ahead.

“They’re one of the best clubs in the country and it’s a great job for Tony to take. With that squad and Tony going in I’m sure there’s every chance they’ll finish in the top half.”

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Redknapp went on to say the move is one that both the club and the new boss should be pleased with.

“It’s a great job for Tony – he’ll be delighted to have this opportunity,” Redknapp said on talkSPORT. “The only way from second bottom is up.

“If anyone’s going to keep them up, it’s Tony. They won’t go down. I’m sure they’ll finish in a comfortable enough position in the league by the end of the season.

“The Sheffield Wednesday board have probably panicked a bit and unfortunately Garry Monk has lost his job which is a shame for him.

“If you’re going to take someone and you’re looking to stay up then Tony is your man. They’ve chosen the right person for the job.”

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