"I played him against Arsenal this season and he hadn't played for months, " said Redknapp.
"Tony is an Arsenal man, and he wouldn't be a Tottenham man at all, " Redknapp said.
"It's a big opportunity to manage a big club before I retire, " said Redknapp.
"Van der Vaart is a decent player among a lot of good players, " added Redknapp.
BBC: Harry Redknapp hails battling Tottenham after Villa win
However Redknapp was not convinced the dismissal of the striker was a correct decision.
BBC: Harry Redknapp hails battling Tottenham after Villa win
"Losing Jermain made it difficult, but we kept the ball well, " Redknapp told BBC Sport.
BBC: Harry Redknapp hails battling Tottenham after Villa win
The match was Redknapp's second in charge since being announced as the successor to Juande Ramos.
"I managed Joe before, and I signed him when he was 11, " added Redknapp.
BBC: Manager Harry Redknapp signs extended deal at Tottenham
Pompey manager Harry Redknapp missed the post-match press conference as he is struggling with a virus.
Then came Bent's glaring miss, which left Redknapp reflecting on what might have been.
Redknapp is keen to boost his squad before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
And he explained Redknapp played a key role in luring him to Fratton Park.
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp signed the French under-21 international initially on loan during the 2002-2003 season.
His call-up to the England squad last month appeared to strain relations between Redknapp and Capello.
"We now have four strikers as it looks like Darren Bent could move, " stated Redknapp.
The court heard that Mr Redknapp told police Mr Mandaric had control over the account.
Leicester closed within two points of Harry Redknapp's leaders by winning at Brighton on Friday.
"It was a great defeat - if there is such a thing, " said Redknapp.
"Luka had a pain in his stomach and needed an appendix operation, " Redknapp explained.
"He's a player I've always liked when he was at Tottenham before, " Redknapp added.
"All three are doubts for the start of the season, " said boss Harry Redknapp.
Redknapp has welcomed the return to fitness of Jermain Defoe ahead of Saturday's game.
Redknapp said on Friday he had been "close" to filling Ukraine's vacant coaching role.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp had initially hoped to have the striker back within six weeks.
BBC: Tottenham star Jermain Defoe out for up to three months
Redknapp also insisted Ferdinand would come back a stronger player psychologically from the ban.
Jermaine Jenas, who scored Spurs' third goal, hailed the impact Redknapp had already made since his arrival.
On the subject of Fabiano, Redknapp appeared to be more of an admirer than a serious suitor.
BBC: Manager Harry Redknapp signs extended deal at Tottenham
King has chronic knee problems which limit his appearances and his call-up angered Spurs boss Harry Redknapp.
He impressed so much that Redknapp signed him on a permanent deal in the summer of 2003.
"From the first minute, we started sloppily, they hit the post and it went on, " added Redknapp.
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