Jamie Redknapp's hopes of pursuing a coaching career with Chelsea have been dashed.

The Daily Mail says Redknapp has been blocked from taking up a part-time coaching role at Chelsea by his Sky Sports employers.

He was due to work unpaid for two days a week with the Chelsea reserve side as part of his coaching badge qualification.

But the Sky Sports high command, who were not impressed by being left in the dark over Redknapp's coaching plans, have moved quickly to ensure it doesn't happen.