Harry Redknapp - Scout Messiah for Mid-Level Clubs?

I have always been impressed by Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp's work throughout his career, especially with West Ham and Portsmouth. He has constantly carried clubs through difficult times and on smaller budgets compared to the richer clubs (although Portsmouth isn't exactly poor now).

But what has been even more fascinating is his constant activity in the transfer market, where he has always picked out gems - players who might not be star quality, but are more-than-decent soldiers for the English Premiership, and always provide value-for-money with their subsequent displays.

And he has not had to pay outlandish transfer fees for them.

While I am not convinced about Glen Johnson, who has been exposed for a clown of a defender during his time with Chelsea, I believe Papa Bouba Diop will be a valuable asset for Portsmouth, and a great loss for Fulham. A proven midfielder in the English Premier League, he appears to be a replacement for Gary O'Neil, who should be moving to Middlesborough despite a delay (what in the hell is he thinking, moving to -that- club?!).

I cannot even start to count the number of great buys Redknapp has accumulated over the years. This season that forward line of his (with what's-his-name Benjani?) are again making fools out of Premiership defenders.

What do you think - will this be my kiss of death for Redknapp? :)