The Blues boss has been stung by reports claiming he will quit Fratton Park after Saturday's Cardiff clash to retire from football.

Chief executive Peter Storrie last night spoke to a furious Redknapp over the whispering campaign.

And Pompey's manager has reiterated his commitment to the club and insisted he is going nowhere.

The unsettling rumours are threatening to undermine preparations for the club's biggest match for 69 years.

Storrie himself has questioned whether ulterior motives are under way in an attempt to wreck the Blues' bid for Wembley glory.

And he has urged fans to ignore the rumours and get behind the team against Cardiff on Saturday.

He said: 'It's an unbelievable load of rubbish, complete and utter make believe.

'I can assure the fans that Harry is going absolutely nowhere.

'He has signed a long-term contract with the club and remains totally committed.

'Somebody rang us about these stories last night and I spoke to Harry about it. He is fuming, he really is.

'It's a joke, total rubbish. You just wonder whether these people have an agenda because it's doing us no good.

'We are about to play the FA Cup final and people are coming out with this. It's hardly helping things. We don't need this at this moment.

'People should not believe any of it, though – it's complete and utter nonsense.

'Where these silly stories come from I have no idea. They are nonsense, just nonsense.

'Harry is furious about this – we all are. It's a load of rubbish.'
Redknapp penned a new contract only in October of last year, tying him to Fratton Park until the summer of 2011.

Months later he turned down the chance to take the helm at Newcastle to remain at Pompey and continue the magnificent job he is performing.

Since then he's led his side to eighth spot – their best finish for more than half a century.

While on Saturday, the Blues will compete in their first FA Cup final for 69 years.

Redknapp and Storrie have already been discussing summer transfer targets in a bid for an even better season next term.

And at the age of 61, the former West Ham boss has no intention of calling it a day in the near future.