Harry Redknapp and wife Sandra sign books at Waterstones

The former AFC Bournemouth manager and his wife were at Waterstones in Castlepoint on Thursday October 27 greeting scores of people who waited in line to get signed copies of their new book 'When Harry Met Sandra'. 

First in line was Alastair Cadness, who had been waiting since 7am. He said: “I came here at seven o’clock this morning and then went back home again to see our super Harry Redknapp.  

“He’s brilliant. I’m a big fan of Harry and AFC Bournemouth. We want him back.” 

The couple signed books at Waterstones (Image: Daily Echo)

Alima Jalloh-North came bearing a gift for Harry and Sandra, a copy of her own autobiography. She said of the famous couple: “They’re just an inspiration to the community and they have been married for so long which is just amazing. 

“They’re so kind and they do so much for the community and I think we are so blessed to have them in our community.”

Another man, who moved to Bournemouth a month ago, said he wanted to come down to see a “local hero”.

Speaking with the Bournemouth Daily Echo, Harry said about the book: “We decided it was right to do it. We were asked to do it. I quite enjoyed doing it, it brought back some memories going through pictures.

Harry greeting people in Waterstones (Image: Daily Echo)

“We moved to Dorset in 1972 and lived in Mudeford. I like everywhere in Dorset: Studland, I love Mudeford, the New Forest. We’ve been everywhere really.” 

When Harry Met Sandra, out now, sees Sandra open up about the devastating death of her sister Pat and the horror car crash that left Harry fearing her dead in Italy in 1990. 

The couple also write candidly about the depression Harry felt after his arrest for alleged tax evasion as well as the now-famous incident when he accidentally ran over his wife’s foot in his car. 

The book also talks about the happier times, including time spent living in America and the birth of their grandchildren.