Johnson Exit to Liverpool Appears Inevitable
Reports in the Portsmouth News today suggest that Pompey have accepted an £18.5m bid from Liverpool for Glen Johnson. You can read the full article here.
This is obviously disappointing, but shouldn’t come as a major surprise. There is consternation among fans, and worry regarding what this says about the current takeover process, but I believe the truth [...]
1986 World Cup – England 3 Poland 0
As the Portsmouth takeover rumbles on, there is obviously much press speculation reagrding the takeover itself, the identity of the new manager, and the possible player transfers. The fact is, though, that nothing will be decided until the takeover is complete. First on the agenda will be the manager’s position, and only then will transfer [...]
Dr Al Fahim Arrives in Portsmouth
So, we can expect Dr Al Fahim to name the new Portsmouth manager later today during a live Sky Sports News interview, along with our first signing. Kaka is having doubts about Real Madrid now apparently after hearing of events at Fratton Park. I just woke up…. ah, I’m hearing we we can expect a ten second [...]
Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim – What Sold Portsmouth to You?
Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim’s proposed takeover of Portsmouth Football Club has had me wondering, as I have waded through the inevitable media speculation over the last couple of days, ’why Pompey?’.
The next few weeks will be crucial for the future direction of the club, as due diligence is carried out. This issue, especially regarding the Premier League’s [...]
Portsmouth to be Bought by Arab Billionaire
What a difference a day makes! Twenty four little hours could be twenty four big hours in the history of Portsmouth Football Club.
Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim has agreed a deal to buy the club from Sacha Gaydamak, and a period of due diligence now begins. Assuming that the commercial due diligence process has already taken place (how [...]
Portsmouth’s Future Likely to Become Clearer This Week
With Portsmouth’s season now mercifully over, the endless speculation regarding the club’s future management and ownership which had dominated its second half now gives way to, well, post season speculation! Recent noises from the club suggest that at least there will be some developments soon.
Paul Hart said after Sunday’s game that the managerial situation should be resolved this [...]
Portsmouth Spared ‘Survival Sunday’ (aka Last Day of the Season)
We Portsmouth fans know the torture of last day drama. Luckily the last three occasions at home against Barnsley in 2001, and away at Bradford City and Huddersfield Town in 1998 and 1996 respectively, have all been successful, although it was actually other results that confirmed Pompey’s safety on the most recent of those occasions. The ‘Great Escape’ season [...]