Redknapp quit Pompey last night to move to White Hart Lane where he today watched his new side defeat Bolton 2-0 with goals from Roman Pavlyuchenko and a Darren Bent penalty.

Scolari, following his side's 1-0 home defeat by Liverpool, said: "Harry has gone to Tottenham and I wish him all the best.

"I like him as a coach and a person. If he changes because it is the time to change, then okay."

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez added on the departure of Juande Ramos, whose sacking led to Redknapp's appointment: "I was surprised because it happened so quickly.

"When a manager is sacked it is bad news for everyone."

Spurs face arch-rivals Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: "It was a surprise for me to see him move from Portsmouth to Tottenham in October, but football is full of surprises."