Portsmouth: November 2008 Archives

Tony Adams secured his first home win as Portsmouth manager in a thrilling encounter at Fratton Park.

Newcastle have emerged as surprise candidates to sign Sol Campbell from Portsmouth in the January transfer window.

Portsmouth duo Jermain Defoe and Niko Kranjcar are set to face Blackburn after returning to training but Sol Campbell is struggling.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams admitted his players were "really upset" they did not hang on and beat Milan in the UEFA Cup.

Tony Adams says the glamour visit of AC Milan will not detract Portsmouth from their main aim of staying in the Premier League.

Jermain Defoe does not need an operation and could even make the bench when injury-hit Portsmouth entertain AC Milan on Thursday.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is not concerned that the side have yet to pick up a home victory under his stewardship.

Forgotton men Kanu and Hermann Hreidarsson are both likely to come into the side for the clash with AC Milan on Thursday.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has warned John Utaka that time is running out but he still says he can become a Pompey star.

Sylvain Distin has denied that he will be pushing for a move away from the club in January and has committed his future to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth star Lassana Diarra will consult three specialists this week over the ankle injury which will see him miss the Milan game.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams admits Glen Johnson needs to work on his defensive game to become an England regular.

Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe could miss a month if a specialist on Monday confirms he needs surgery on a calf problem.

Portsmouth trio Sol Campbell, Lassana Diarra and Niko Kranjcar are out of the home clash with Hull because of injury.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams insists he is happy for captain Sol Campbell to decide his own future at the end of the season.

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.

Former Pompey owner Milan Mandaric believes Sacha Gaydamak is selling the club because he can't afford the new stadium.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has confirmed the appointment of former Holland international Johnny Metgod as first-team coach.

Tony Adams fears the results-driven nature of top-flight football could bring a premature end to his Portsmouth reign.

Former Portsmouth coach Joe Jordan claims he would have been happy to work with Tony Adams if Spurs had not approached him.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams insists he has no intention of selling Jermain Defoe as long as the goals keep coming from the striker.

Jermain Defoe's nerveless injury-time penalty gave Tony Adams his first win as Portsmouth manager in a 2-1 victory away at Sunderland.

Portsmouth owner Alexandre Gaydamak insists he will give boss Tony Adams his full backing in the transfer market in Janaury.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams admits Martin Keown will not join his staff this season while he has ruled out approaching Dennis Bergkamp.

Pompey have beaten Chelsea, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Lyon to the capture of teenage Ghanaian striker Torric Jibril.

Mark Hughes is plotting a £10million move to sign Portsmouth's Lassana Diarra from under Spurs boss Harry Redknapp's nose.

Tony Adams says Younes Kaboul was treated unfairly by former boss Harry Redknapp and believes the Frenchman has a big future at Pompey.

Hermann Hreidarsson's agent says the defender is unhappy at his lack of action and it seems he could be set to leave Portsmouth.

Tony Adams has hinted Niko Kranjcar could be switched to the right of midfield to help solve a small crisis at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has confirmed he wants to sign loan star Nadir Belhadj on a permanent basis.

Tony Adams has confirmed he is looking to appoint Martin Keown as his assistant manager at Fratton Park, but Arsenal also want him.

Portsmouth have blasted reports suggesting that Harry Redknapp has 'first refusal' on any Pompey players should they be sold.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has confirmed he wants to sign former Arsenal team-mate Patrick Vieira from Internazionale.

Emile Heskey's injury time strike condemned Tony Adams to his second defeat as Portsmouth manager as Wigan won 2-1 at Fratton Park.

Martin Keown has revealed that he will hold talks with Tony Adams next week over a possible role in the Portsmouth coaching staff.

Tony Adams secured his first home win as Portsmouth manager in a thrilling encounter at Fratton Park.

Newcastle have emerged as surprise candidates to sign Sol Campbell from Portsmouth in the January transfer window.

Portsmouth duo Jermain Defoe and Niko Kranjcar are set to face Blackburn after returning to training but Sol Campbell is struggling.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams admitted his players were "really upset" they did not hang on and beat Milan in the UEFA Cup.

Tony Adams says the glamour visit of AC Milan will not detract Portsmouth from their main aim of staying in the Premier League.

Jermain Defoe does not need an operation and could even make the bench when injury-hit Portsmouth entertain AC Milan on Thursday.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is not concerned that the side have yet to pick up a home victory under his stewardship.

Forgotton men Kanu and Hermann Hreidarsson are both likely to come into the side for the clash with AC Milan on Thursday.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has warned John Utaka that time is running out but he still says he can become a Pompey star.

Sylvain Distin has denied that he will be pushing for a move away from the club in January and has committed his future to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth star Lassana Diarra will consult three specialists this week over the ankle injury which will see him miss the Milan game.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams admits Glen Johnson needs to work on his defensive game to become an England regular.

Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe could miss a month if a specialist on Monday confirms he needs surgery on a calf problem.

Portsmouth trio Sol Campbell, Lassana Diarra and Niko Kranjcar are out of the home clash with Hull because of injury.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams insists he is happy for captain Sol Campbell to decide his own future at the end of the season.

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.