Portsmouth: October 2008 Archives

John Utaka has revealed how an arm around the shoulder from new Portsmouth manager Tony Adams inspired him against Liverpool.

Tony Adams could make young striker Mohammed Taidara from Paris Saint-Germain his first signing as the new Portsmouth manager.

Tony Adams insists Jermain Defoe was rested and not dropped in the Portsmouth boss' first game in charge at Liverpool on Wednesday.

Peter Crouch has insisted he is committed to Portsmouth and has backed new boss Tony Adams to continue the club's recent progress.

Steven Gerrard's penalty ensured an unconvincing Liverpool stayed top of the Premiership with a narrow victory over Portsmouth.

Tony Adams has been hit by the news Sol Campbell will miss his first game in charge of Pompey at Liverpool due to a hamstring injury.

Tony Adams took over the managerial hot seat at Portsmouth and warned former boss Harry Redknapp to forget about raiding Fratton Park.

Former assistant Tony Adams has signed a two-year contract to succeed Harry Redknapp as the new manager of Portsmouth.

Mark Hughes may look to take advantage of the managerial change at Portsmouth with a revised offer for Lassana Diarra, say reports.

Former manager Harry Redknapp has dropped a huge hint that he could return to Portsmouth to bolster his Tottenham squad.

Portsmouth have called a press conference for 1pm on Tuesday to unveil Tony Adams as the successor to manager Harry Redknapp.

Peter Storrie insists Portsmouth are in no rush to appoint a successor to Harry Redknapp with Sam Allardyce a leading candidate.

Bolton are ready to hand Portsmouth striker David Nugent the chance to get his career back on track, according to reports.

Poor finishing denied Portsmouth three points as a determined Fulham snatched a share of the spoils in the late stages at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has been named as Tottenham's new manager after Juande Ramos was sacked late on Saturday night.

Young Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic is not interested in a move to Portsmouth because he would not get a work permit.

Harry Redknapp was unhappy with the refereeing during the Braga defeat after Papa Bouba Diop's "perfectly good goal" was disallowed.

QPR boss Iain Dowie reportedly wants to sign Portsmouth striker David Nugent on loan to save his club's faltering promotion push.

Portsmouth trio Lassana Diarra, Younes Kaboul and Richard Hughes will all miss the Uefa Cup clash against Braga.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is closely monitoring David Beckham's proposed loan switch to Milan with a view to a swoop.

Portsmouth have sent their foreign legion of players back to school to help get the best out of them in the Premier League.

Harry Redknapp has insisted he won't take any risks with midfielder Lassana Diarra as Pompey prepare for their UEFA Cup tie at Braga.

Armand Traore believes he is finally coming to terms with the physical demands of the Premier League at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has insisted he did not incite the crowd pior to the coin-throwing incident at Villa Park.

Milos Krasic has cleared the way for a move to Portsmouth after revealing he is ready to quit CSKA Moscow and move to the Premiership.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp believes he was the real target of the coin that struck assistant referee Phil Sharp at Villa Park.

The points were shared at Villa Park in a game of few chances between two evenly matched sides.

John Utaka is hoping to start at Aston Villa on Saturday so he can prove to Harry Redknapp he still has a future at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp does not expect to "spend much money" when the transfer window opens in January.

Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul lasted just 20 minutes of France Under-21's defeat to Germany after suffering a back injury.

Joe Jordan has told John Utaka and Pompey's other fringe men that their chance will come in the most intense period of the season.

Everton are being linked with a January transfer move for Portsmouth's Sean Davis as they look to strengthen their midfield.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has assured Niko Kranjcar he still has a first-team place, despite fierce competition on the left.

Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis has urged the club to sort out his future following deafening silence over a new deal.

Portsmouth ace Jermain Defoe has told Newcastle star Michael Owen he will do everything in his power to keep him out the England squad.

Chief executive Peter Storrie insists Portsmouth will not increase ticket prices for next month's big Uefa Cup showdown with AC Milan.

Younes Kaboul was the hero for France Under-21 last night with their equaliser in the UEFA Championship play-off in Germany.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp claims top players would quit England if a salary cap was imposed in the Premier League.

Ipswich could revive their interest in Portsmouth striker David Nugent in January, says chief executive Derek Bowden.

Portsmouth are being linked with Ghana wonderkid Tawrick Jibril and could make Nadir Belhadj's loan deal a permanent move.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has admitted he is unlikely to make any big signings in January.

Lassana Diarra's knee injury has forced him out of the France squad while David Nugent has had to undergo a hernia operation.

Harry Redknapp is delighted Pompey will meet European giants AC Milan in the Uefa Cup but does not want another 'silly' kick-off time.

Midfielder Jerome Thomas is ready to hand boss Harry Redknapp an injury boost by making his return against Aston Villa on October 18.

Portsmouth have been placed in the same group as 2007 Champions League winners AC Milan following the UEFA Cup draw.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits "every point is vital" because the promoted sides might not go straight back down.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits he stands no chance of signing Armand Traore permanently from Arsenal.

Portsmouth have confirmed they will make an official complaint to the FA over the personal abuse Spurs fans directed at Sol Campbell.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits his players are running on empty going into the Premier League clash with Stoke on Sunday.

Guimaraes coach Manuel Caiuda felt Lassana Diarra should have been sent off for a kick on Andrezinho but had praise for David James.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp feels attack is the best form of defence for the Uefa Cup clash with Guimaraes in Portugal.

Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis has shaken off a groin injury and could face Guimaraes but John Utaka and Papa Bouba Diop are out.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp feels attack is the best form of defence for the Uefa Cup clash with Guimaraes in Portugal.

Hampshire police have confirmed that they are to investigate abuse directed at Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell by Spurs fans.

Sol Campbell is set to decide in the next 24 hours if he wants the FA and police to to take action against Spurs fans for abusing him.

Harry Redknapp has revealed that he is interested in signing unsettled Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant if he becomes available.

John Utaka has revealed how an arm around the shoulder from new Portsmouth manager Tony Adams inspired him against Liverpool.

Tony Adams could make young striker Mohammed Taidara from Paris Saint-Germain his first signing as the new Portsmouth manager.

Tony Adams insists Jermain Defoe was rested and not dropped in the Portsmouth boss' first game in charge at Liverpool on Wednesday.

Peter Crouch has insisted he is committed to Portsmouth and has backed new boss Tony Adams to continue the club's recent progress.

Steven Gerrard's penalty ensured an unconvincing Liverpool stayed top of the Premiership with a narrow victory over Portsmouth.

Tony Adams has been hit by the news Sol Campbell will miss his first game in charge of Pompey at Liverpool due to a hamstring injury.

Tony Adams took over the managerial hot seat at Portsmouth and warned former boss Harry Redknapp to forget about raiding Fratton Park.

Former assistant Tony Adams has signed a two-year contract to succeed Harry Redknapp as the new manager of Portsmouth.

Mark Hughes may look to take advantage of the managerial change at Portsmouth with a revised offer for Lassana Diarra, say reports.

Former manager Harry Redknapp has dropped a huge hint that he could return to Portsmouth to bolster his Tottenham squad.

Portsmouth have called a press conference for 1pm on Tuesday to unveil Tony Adams as the successor to manager Harry Redknapp.

Peter Storrie insists Portsmouth are in no rush to appoint a successor to Harry Redknapp with Sam Allardyce a leading candidate.

Bolton are ready to hand Portsmouth striker David Nugent the chance to get his career back on track, according to reports.

Poor finishing denied Portsmouth three points as a determined Fulham snatched a share of the spoils in the late stages at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has been named as Tottenham's new manager after Juande Ramos was sacked late on Saturday night.

Young Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic is not interested in a move to Portsmouth because he would not get a work permit.

Harry Redknapp was unhappy with the refereeing during the Braga defeat after Papa Bouba Diop's "perfectly good goal" was disallowed.

QPR boss Iain Dowie reportedly wants to sign Portsmouth striker David Nugent on loan to save his club's faltering promotion push.

Portsmouth trio Lassana Diarra, Younes Kaboul and Richard Hughes will all miss the Uefa Cup clash against Braga.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is closely monitoring David Beckham's proposed loan switch to Milan with a view to a swoop.

Portsmouth have sent their foreign legion of players back to school to help get the best out of them in the Premier League.

Harry Redknapp has insisted he won't take any risks with midfielder Lassana Diarra as Pompey prepare for their UEFA Cup tie at Braga.

Armand Traore believes he is finally coming to terms with the physical demands of the Premier League at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has insisted he did not incite the crowd pior to the coin-throwing incident at Villa Park.

Milos Krasic has cleared the way for a move to Portsmouth after revealing he is ready to quit CSKA Moscow and move to the Premiership.