Last updated: 11:10, November 20, 2008
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.
Dennis Bergkamp has revealed Tony Adams offered him a coaching job at Portsmouth but admitted it has come too soon for him.
Chief executive Peter Storrie has confirmed that Portsmouth will have 15 squad members out of contract next summer.
Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie has confirmed Ben Sahar will return to Chelsea when his six-month loan ends.
Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra should shake off an ankle injury in time for this Saturday's Premier League clash with Hull.
Portsmouth have told Tottenham that Lassana Diarra is not for sale and insists there is no get-out clause in his contract.
Tony Adams has reluctantly let Lassana Diarra join up with France but fears the midfielder's injury will mean three weeks out.
Spanish title chasers Villarreal have ruled out a swoop for Portsmouth captain Sol Campbell because he is too old.
Defender Younes Kaboul has outlined his determination to earn a regular start at Portsmouth after starring against West Ham.
Tony Adams has again stressed he hopes to be given enough time to put his own stamp on his Portsmouth reign.
It finished goalless at Upton Park as home keeper Robert Green produced a great display to keep out former Hammer Jermain Defoe.
Captain Sol Campbell is a doubt for the clash at West Ham because of a toe injury, while John Utaka is also struggling.
Portsmouth boss Tony Adams admits he wants to add to his squad in January in order to take the club forward.
Johnny Metgod believes Portsmouth coaching set-up and organisation will be more European following Tony Adams' appointment.
Tony Adams says he has nothing to do with a potential takeover at Portsmouth and insists he is not concerned by claims of a new owner.
Linvoy Primus says he will decide where his future lies in the next two weeks but is happy to be playing football at Charlton.