Crouch Set to Leave Portsmouth
After a few enforced days off, I am back, but what the hell is going on?! Just as the protracted takeover of Portsmouth FC by Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim seems to be nearing completion, many of the players are either clamouring for the exit door or being pushed towards it.
It looks inevitable that Peter Crouch will [...]
Portsmouth Takeover to be Complete by July 11th
Now, I realise there are no guarantees, but let’s just read that one more time…..PORTSMOUTH TAKEOVER TO BE COMPLETE BY JULY 11TH. Doesn’t that sound great?!
Unfortunately, it seems to have come too late to stop Glen Johnson leaving us for Liverpool, but if we believe what we have been told, his transfer is nothing to [...]
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 [...]
Portsmouth Commentary on The Quay Could Be a Thing of the Past
This is a Portsmouth speculation free zone today. Well, except to say that it is looking increasingly likely that Glen Johnson may leave the club as the bidding hots up. Unfortunately, this just goes to show that even if and when the takeover does go through (and assuming it is big), we will still have a [...]
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 [...]
Portsmouth Takeover Wait
As the due diligence process continues this week, the issue of player retention and/or departure, and the identity of Portsmouth’s next manager is reduced to little more than a guessing game. An article which sums this up nicely is on the Portsmouth section of The Rivals website and is attached below:
Steve Bruce to be new [...]
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 [...]
A Portsmouth Players’ Perspective
In a week when Glen Johnson made club history by picking up all nine Portsmouth FC Player of the Year trophies on offer, it seems appropriate to pause and look at the season from the players’ point of view.
Johnson played well enough last season but has really kicked on this term, becoming an England regular [...]