Hess miffed at O'Neil leak

Last updated : 03 September 2004 By Headley
Hess: Disappointed
Many fans questioned the idea of releasing O'Neil's name to the public before a deal had been made - and it seems Hessenthaler didn't want the name released either.

Talking to the local press, Hessenthaler said, 'I’m disappointed because a good source should have known better. Now there will be more clubs interested and we could lose out on a player that I tried to sign last season.

'I haven’t even had the chance to speak to his manager Harry Redknapp at Portsmouth yet but I will next week when the lad is back from international duty. I need to see what plans Harry has for him.'