Cheltenham finished 3rd in the Third division, only one point off automatic promotion and the robins face Hartlepool this weekend. If they are successful in the two leg tie they will play either Rushden and Diamonds or Rochdale in the final. It is here that Cotterill is willing to walk away - into the arms of friend, Redknapp.
Cotterill has been touted as a partner for Redknapp for a while but the Pompey gaffer was keen to play down the link so as to not upset Cheltenham's season. However, this site understands that Cotterill is on his way to Fratton Park - proving quite an aquisition for the club. Cotterill is highly thought of in the world of football and has taken Cheltenham to unheard of heights.
Redknapp, however doesn't seem to be wasting time in preparing for next season with the news that he is this week watching Ricardo Fuller of Hearts - a story that the club is officially trying to play down - despite featuring all over the Scottish press. Scott Wilson has turned down his first contract offer from Pompey and Prosinecki's deal has reportedly fallen through - what's the betting it still goes ahead though...