redknapp's return did not last long as he was again struck by injury. on 27 october 2001 he played and scored in a 2–0 win over charlton athletic at the valley, and then 3 days later he played what would prove to be his last game for the merseyside club against borussia dortmund in the champions league. he had played 308 times for the reds and scored 41 goals, becoming a favourite amongst liverpool fans, who included him at number 40 in the 2006 poll 100 players who shook the kop.