redknapp's game revolved around being a central midfielder with a high level of ability to create space in tight situations and accurately pass his way out of them, a player who distributed the ball around the pitch with a dazzling range of passing skills, as well as having a keen eye for set pieces and long-range shooting abilities. redknapp scored several spectacular goals in his time at anfield and his contributions peaked during the 1998–99 season as he created numerous chances and scored 10 goals under new boss gérard houllier. redknapp became vice- and then full club captain by 1999–2000 following the departures of john barnes, steve mcmanaman and paul ince.