Harry Redknapp has revealed Mike Ashley was so keen for him to take the Newcastle United manager's job he offered to put on a private jet to get him to and from Bournemouth every day.
It was back in 2008, not long after Sport Direct owner Ashley took over at St James' Park, that Newcastle needed a new boss after Sam Allardyce left.
Redknapp was Portsmouth manager at the time but admits he was tempted by the chance to take charge at the Tyneside club - especially when Ashley mentioned the perks.