Portsmouth Season 2008/9

[johntheclaret]

I know they are not exactly one of the most fashionable clubs, but with Harry leaving and Adams taking over, and talk of a takeover and new ground, I thought it might be time to elevate them to "own thread" status.

Here's the take over story, to start it off

Thanks to The Sporting Life

POMPEY POISED FOR TAKEOVER?

Portsmouth could become the latest Premier League club to change hands amid reports that owner Alexandre Gaydamak has held talks with South African mining giant Central Rand Gold.

Gaydamak's willingness to offload his interest in the Fratton Park outfit has been known for some time.
Although he would not sell to any party he felt was incapable of building on the club's recent success, Harry Redknapp's departure to Spurs was seen as bad news for last season's FA Cup winners and many fans would welcome a change of owner.

Central Rand Gold chief executive Greg James and super agent Pini Zahavi are the prime movers behind such a deal.
However, as some observers expected negotiations to reach a successful conclusion last week, the fact nothing has been announced has raised concerns over whether negotiations have hit an unexpected hitch.

Zahavi's potential involvement inevitably raises the prospect of Avram Grant returning to Pompey as director of football, possibly accompanied by Slaven Bilic.
Tony Adams has barely got his feet under the table as Redknapp's successor, but past history suggests buy-outs of this nature tend to result in a change of manager.

Despite their large and loyal fan base, Portsmouth's scope for development has been limited by Fratton Park's cramped environment, although a 36,000-capacity stadium at Horsea Island has the potential to change that scenario should planning consent ultimately be granted.

[johntheclaret]

I'm suprised there hasn't ben more activity on this thread consdering what has ben going on at Pompey this year.

Anyway, here is the story re Adams and the dreaded vote of confidence

Thanks to Skysports News

Adams 'sacked by Pompey'


Adams: Set for the axe

Sky Sports News understands Tony Adams has been sacked by Portsmouth. The club are expected to confirm his dismissal on Monday.

Adams endured a difficult start to Premier League management after stepping up to the top job at Fratton Park in October following Harry Redknapp's departure to Tottenham Hotspur.

The former Arsenal captain presided over a run of nine league games without a win which has left Pompey just a point outside the relegation zone.

He also oversaw the holders' 2-0 home humbling by Swansea City in the FA Cup fourth round last month and there has been intense speculation about his future in recent weeks.

Only last Monday, executive chairman Peter Storrie issued a statement to confirm Adams retained the board's support and called on the club to 'pull together'.

And on Friday, Pompey again dismissed speculation about Adams' future after former Charlton and West Ham boss Alan Curbishley was linked with the role.


don't you just love that statement.

[johntheclaret]

As a footnote, I think Curbs would be a good choice for Pompey, if he was interested. Knows how to keep a small unfashionable club in the EPL. Ask Charlton.

Other than Curbishley, I guess Arry must be in the frame

Now the more I think of it, not a bad idea. Redknapp could take De Foe back with him and new messiah, the archangel Keano.

[devilsadvocate]

As a footnote, I think Curbs would be a good choice for Pompey, if he was interested. Knows how to keep a small unfashionable club in the EPL. Ask Charlton.

Other than Curbishley, I guess Arry must be in the frame

Now the more I think of it, not a bad idea. Redknapp could take De Foe back with him and new messiah, the archangel Keano.

Oiy......none of that. Actually, 2/3rds of that's fine....they can have Arry and Keano. We keep Defoe though. And bring back Jol. And Carrick and Berbatov and Davids and Tainio and Spurs will win the title in 2009/2010!

[whufc]

As a footnote, I think Curbs would be a good choice for Pompey, if he was interested. Knows how to keep a small unfashionable club in the EPL. Ask Charlton.

Other than Curbishley, I guess Arry must be in the frame

Now the more I think of it, not a bad idea. Redknapp could take De Foe back with him and new messiah, the archangel Keano.

Oiy......none of that. Actually, 2/3rds of that's fine....they can have Arry and Keano. We keep Defoe though. And bring back Jol. And Carrick and Berbatov and Davids and Tainio and Spurs will win the title in 2009/2010!

Well can West Ham take back
- Rio Ferdinand
- Frank Lampard
- Joe Cole
- Michael Carrick
- Glenn Johnson
- Jermaine Defoe
- Carlos Tevez (he loves the club)
- Anton Ferdinand

[devilsadvocate]

Well can West Ham take back
- Rio Ferdinand
- Frank Lampard
- Joe Cole
- Michael Carrick
- Glenn Johnson
- Jermaine Defoe
- Carlos Tevez (he loves the club)
- Anton Ferdinand

Good point.

[johntheclaret]

As a footnote, I think Curbs would be a good choice for Pompey, if he was interested. Knows how to keep a small unfashionable club in the EPL. Ask Charlton.

Other than Curbishley, I guess Arry must be in the frame

Now the more I think of it, not a bad idea. Redknapp could take De Foe back with him and new messiah, the archangel Keano.

Oiy......none of that. Actually, 2/3rds of that's fine....they can have Arry and Keano. We keep Defoe though. And bring back Jol. And Carrick and Berbatov and Davids and Tainio and Spurs will win the title in 2009/2010!

Well can West Ham take back
- Rio Ferdinand
- Frank Lampard
- Joe Cole
- Michael Carrick
- Glenn Johnson
- Jermaine Defoe
- Carlos Tevez (he loves the club)
- Anton Ferdinand

as long as you take Bobby Zamora too