Last updated: 18:46, March 20, 2010
Portsmouth news
Portsmouth are managed by the affable Harry Redknapp who made his name ‘wheeling and dealing’ in the transfer market at West Ham.
But Pompey are now backed by the millions of businessman Alexandre Gaydamak which has allowed Redknapp to bring in England strikers Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch.
Redknapp also has an eye for experienced campaigners and the likes of David James and Sol Campbell played their part in 2008’s FA Cup win over Cardiff which saw the Fratton Park outfit qualify for the Uefa Cup for the first time in their history.
Portsmouth’s ground holds just short of 21,000 fans and they are set to move to a new home in the near future as soon as a suitable site is granted planning permission.
Portsmouth completed an amazing turnaround with two late goals to seal a 3-2 victory against Hull at Fratton Park.
Jamie Ashdown is on standby again to replace David James in the Portsmouth goal to face Hull on Saturday if he fails a fitness test.
Avram Grant believes more top-flight clubs could follow Portsmouth's lead by going down the route of administration in years to come.
Portsmouth left-back Nadir Belhadj is believed to be on Celtic's wanted list this summer as they look to fill a problematic position.
Portsmouth have received a nine-point penalty from the Premier League after the club went into administration.
Portsmouth's immediate future is a little safer after HMRC agreed to drop their legal challenge over the club's administration process.
Fernando Torres hit two as Liverpool thumped bottom-club Portsmouth 4-1 to keep in the hunt for that final Champions League place.
Avram Grant is boosted by Ricardo Rocha's return from suspension and the fit-again Aaron Mokoena for Portsmouth's trip to Liverpool.
David James has been backed by Portsmouth boss Avram Grant to go to the World Cup as England's number one goalkeeper.
Administrator Andrew Andronikou has revealed that he is waiting to speak to Rob Lloyd to see if he is a suitable buyer for Portsmouth.
Peter Storrie is denying any wrongdoing over allegations he broke FA rules in the deal that brought Frederic Piquionne to Portsmouth.
Under-fire Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has decided to step down from the post with immediate effect.
Ricardo Rocha will be available again for Portsmouth on Monday when they go to Anfield to face Liverpool after serving a two match ban.
Portsmouth's on-loan midfielder Hassan Yebda has revealed he wants to continue his career in England next season.
Balram Chainrai believes Portsmouth's administrators are "very near" to finding a new buyer for the club.