Portsmouth: December 2008 Archives

Chief executive Peter Storrie has confirmed Portsmouth boss Tony Adams will be handed more funds after snapping up Nadir Belhadj.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is poised to make a move for Portsmouth full-back Glen Johnson when the transfer window opens.

The future of striker Jermain Defoe remains uncertain amid reports that Portsmouth rejected a huge offer from Spurs for him.

Portsmouth have completed the permanent transfer of Algerian left back Nadir Belhadj from Racing Lens.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has been told by Portsmouth he will have to make a "a very, very big offer" for Jermain Defoe.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has denied making a bid of "zillions" for Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe.

Portsmouth duo Papa Bouba Diop and Richard Hughes look set to miss the FA Cup clash with Bristol City through injury.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has received no offers for striker Jermain Defoe who was benched at Arsenal for "tactical" reasons.

William Gallas re-ignited Arsenal's faltering title bid and condemned Portsmouth to four straight defeats with a late header.

Sylvain Distin has insisted he has not received any contact from Premier League rivals Arsenal about a January move from Portsmouth.

Harry Redknapp has dropped a huge hint that he will not have the funds to bring Jermain Defoe back to Tottenham from Portsmouth.

Tony Adams has admitted that Jermain Defoe's future at Portsmouth was uncertain but they haven't had any bids for the striker yet.

Three second half goals from the visitors piled more misery on Tony Adams as West Ham thrashed Pompey in this Christmas cracker.

Lassana Diarra has revealed he turned down a more lucrative offer from Manchester City to join Real Madrid from Portsmouth.

Tony Adams has told veteran defender Linvoy Primus he could yet win his place back at Portsmouth this season.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams could bring his ex-Arsenal teammate Edu back to the Premiership from Valencia.

Pompey are being linked with an interest in Fiorentina's unsettled Portuguese Under-21 defender Manuel Da Costa.

France star Lassana Diarra's stay at Portsmouth is over but the club have made around £15m on the central midfielder.

Captain Sol Campbell fears off-field uncertainty could hamper Portsmouth's progress this season as Alexandre Gaydamak looks to sell up.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams is rumoured to be interested in Spurs' Didier Zakora and Schalke star Orlando Engelaar.

Matthew Taylor was in inspired form against his former club as Bolton cruised to a 2-1 victory over lacklustre Portsmouth at the Reebok

Tony Adams has pledged to spend the money he gets for Lassana Diarra and former favourite Gary O'Neil is being linked with a return.

Man City boss Mark Hughes says he will continue his pursuit of Portsmouth's Lassana Diarra, despite Real Madrid agreeing a fee for him.

Portsmouth have confirmed they have accepted Real Madrid's offer for midfielder Lassana Diarra - said to be worth between £18m to £22m.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is ready to raid old club Portsmouth for centre-back Sylvain Distin in the January transfer window.

Portsmouth say they are 'astounded' after being found guilty of breaching FA rules over the transfer of Benjani to Manchester City.

Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar insists he is happy to stay at the club after being linked with a move away in the transfer window.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams insists he would not swap Jermain Defoe for Michael Owen in the wake of Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle.

Man City will hope to land Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra in the transfer window despite reported interest from Real Madrid.

Newcastle moved out of the relegation zone after a fine second-half performance over a lacklustre Portsmouth side at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth have dashed any hopes that Everton may have had about signing David Nugent by claiming he is not for sale.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has hailed the impact that Niko Kranjcar has had on the team following his return from injury.

Portsmouth are keeping their fingers crossed that Lassana Diarra will be fit to face Bolton after returning to training.

Lazio's Mauro Zarate admits he came very close to joining Portsmouth when he quit relegated Birmingham City in the summer.

John Utaka has recovered from the thigh problem which has kept him out since the Hull match and is looking to start against Newcastle.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has shrugged off speculation that his job could be in jeopardy when the club is sold claiming he's safe.

Up-for-sale Portsmouth are confident of signing Nadir Belhadj permanently despite interest from Barcelona, according to reports.

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch says it is vital Pompey's squad does not break up but admits anything can happen in football.

Peter Crouch earned Portsmouth a point at bottom-of-the-table West Brom, cancelling out Jonathan Greening's first-half opener.

Portsmouth owner Alexandre Gaydamak has confirmed he has put the Premier League club up for sale.

Tony Adams has jumped to the defence of under fire keeper David James whose mistake handed Wolfsburg the winner on Thursday night.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has admitted he is considering a formation switch for tonight's clash with Wolfsburg.

Portsmouth have been hit with an injury blow ahead of tonight's Uefa Cup clash with Wolfsburg as Younes Kaboul is out injured.

Tony Adams is set to recall Niko Kranjcar, Sean Davis and Kanu for Pompey's Uefa Cup clash at Wolfsburg tomorrow.

Out-of-favour Portsmouth striker David Nugent has emerged as a January transfer target for Everton boss David Moyes.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate reportedly wants to snatch Arsenal's Armand Traore from under the noses of loan club Portsmouth.

Midfielder Niko Kranjcar has declared himself fit and available for Portsmouth's Uefa Cup group clash against Wolfsburg on Thursday.

Midfielder Sean Davis expects to see the season out with Portsmouth but accepts he is fighting a battle for a new contract.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has dismissed claims he was anxious to get his first home win since succeeding Harry Redknapp.

Chief executive Peter Storrie has confirmed Portsmouth boss Tony Adams will be handed more funds after snapping up Nadir Belhadj.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is poised to make a move for Portsmouth full-back Glen Johnson when the transfer window opens.

The future of striker Jermain Defoe remains uncertain amid reports that Portsmouth rejected a huge offer from Spurs for him.

Portsmouth have completed the permanent transfer of Algerian left back Nadir Belhadj from Racing Lens.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has been told by Portsmouth he will have to make a "a very, very big offer" for Jermain Defoe.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has denied making a bid of "zillions" for Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe.

Portsmouth duo Papa Bouba Diop and Richard Hughes look set to miss the FA Cup clash with Bristol City through injury.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has received no offers for striker Jermain Defoe who was benched at Arsenal for "tactical" reasons.

William Gallas re-ignited Arsenal's faltering title bid and condemned Portsmouth to four straight defeats with a late header.

Sylvain Distin has insisted he has not received any contact from Premier League rivals Arsenal about a January move from Portsmouth.

Harry Redknapp has dropped a huge hint that he will not have the funds to bring Jermain Defoe back to Tottenham from Portsmouth.

Tony Adams has admitted that Jermain Defoe's future at Portsmouth was uncertain but they haven't had any bids for the striker yet.

Three second half goals from the visitors piled more misery on Tony Adams as West Ham thrashed Pompey in this Christmas cracker.