Harry Redknapp denied taking offshore bungs as he entered the witness box today, telling Southwark Crown Court: "I have always paid my taxes, I've always gone to the best available people... I have always paid too much tax rather than not enough."
When asked about his relationship with co-accused Milan Mandaric, Redknapp said they hit off within an hour of meeting.
"There was no-one in the world I would rather be with.
"We had our ups and downs, I was a bit volatile perhaps. Even now I love his company," he said.