Last updated: 11:54, February 8, 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's Hassan Yebda has admitted Tuesday's crucial game against Sunderland "might be their last chance" to avoid relegation.
Executive director Mark Jacob is confident Portsmouth can avoid administration and says there are groups interested in taking over.
Avram Grant insists he will not give up his role as Portsmouth boss despite the club's off-field issues.
Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League with a 5-0 victory over basement boys Portsmouth at Old Trafford.
Pompey defender Marc Wilson has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the club.
New signings Ricardo Rocha and Quincy Owusu-Abeyie are pushing for starts for Pompey at Manchester United on Saturday.
Balram Chainrai says he has "zero interest" in buying Portsmouth long-term despite being the man credited as the club's new owner.
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he did everything he could to sign Pompey loan striker Aruna Dindane in the transfer window.
Portsmouth have confirmed that Balram Chainrai has taken over the struggling club, becoming the fourth owner in the last six months.
Serbian defender Dusko Tosic says he is waiting to secure a work permit before he can join Portsmouth on a free.
Portsmouth have confirmed they have a new owner yet again with the company owned by Balram Chainrai taking over the struggling club.
A late goal from Jonathan Greening gave Fulham their first league win of 2010 and piled on the misery for Portsmouth.
Striker Quincy Owusu-Abeyie is expected to be handed his Portsmouth debut against Fulham on Wednesday evening.
Portsmouth boss Avram Grant has admitted his dismay at the ongoing uncertainty at the club but insists he will not quit his job.
The Premier League is holding on to more than £2million of Portsmouth's January transfer revenue to pay transfer debts off.