Harry Redknapp returns to kick off the search in Plymouth to find worst performing football team

PLYMOUTH’S wannabe soccer stars have the chance to be mentored by former Premiership manager Harry Redknapp and a host of top-tier talent.

Harry is searching for a struggling grassroots football team to manage through the season of a lifetime, with elite training and money-can’t-buy experiences.

Amateur clubs from Plymouth and the surrounding area can put themselves forward for the scheme, which sees Specsavers and Harry join forces to find a team in need of serious help.

The community opticians and audiologists will give a club the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become Specsavers’ Best Worst Team and turn its fortunes around with face-to-face training from Harry.

It will give the biggest underdogs a season to remember, with training and mentorship from some of the most famous faces in the world of sport. 

The winning team can expect to receive incredible money-can’t-buy experiences to celebrate their successes, raise their game and give their bruised egos a well-earned boost.

Harry said: “I’m over the moon to be teaming up with Specsavers again. I was bowled over by the grit, determination and spirit of last season’s Best Worst Team, so I can’t wait to meet the team that’s got what it takes to be this season’s worst. I’ve got some fantastic surprises up my sleeve, so let’s see who’s up for it.”

Lisa Hale, Head of Consumer PR, Social & Brand Activation, says: “Should’ve gone to Specsavers has become part of our British culture and for decades we’ve really celebrated those human moments when our eyesight and hearing let us down now and again.

“Grassroots football is filled with human moments – whether it’s a questionable on-field decision or a missed open goal, so are very proud to be investing in this underfunded area of culture once again.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be working with Harry again this season to find our next ‘Best Worst Team’, so I would encourage all local clubs across the country to apply for the chance to win the title, and all the fame and glory that comes with it.”

Plymouth teams can be nominated to become Specsavers' Best Worst Team online here: https://www.specsavers.co.uk/best-worst-team

Once Specsavers’ Best Worst Team has been selected, the healthcare retailer will be following and documenting the club’s journey throughout the 2024/25 footballing season.

You can follow the journey of the chosen Best Worst Team and see if Specsavers can turn their luck around on the company’s social channels.