Portsmouth: February 2009 Archives

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch has no intention of quitting Fratton Park after being linked with a return to Tottenham.

Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar is delighted he is finally being deployed in his favourite position as a support striker.

Portsmouth have denied they are in financial trouble after rejecting a buy-out proposal from former Swiss international Ramon Vega.

Caretaker Paul Hart has told his players to guard against complacency following a two-game unbeaten run since succeeding Tony Adams.

Portsmouth playmaker Niko Kranjcar admits home form is crucial if Pompey are going to avoid relegation this season.

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has said he hopes stand-in bosses Paul Hart and Brian Kidd stay on at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar is attracting the attention of Everton boss David Moyes who could make a move in the summer.

Niko Kranjcar believes Portsmouth will be forced to sell him to a top club if he still hasn't signed a new contract by the summer.

The Croatian FA have denied speculation that Slaven Bilic could emulate Chelsea's Guus Hiddink and manage Pompey on a part-time basis.

Portsmouth caretaker boss Paul Hart believes 'his boys' possess enough character and resilience to avoid relegation.

An injury time own-goal by Ryan Shawcross ensured relegation rivals Stoke & Portsmouth shared the points at the Britannia Stadium.

Bolton target Sean Davis has hit out at Portsmouth for not offering him a new deal and says he will consider his future in the summer.

Avram Grant's wife claims Portsmouth have made the ex-Chelsea boss their number one target for the managerial vacancy at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth trio Younes Kaboul, Armand Traore and Jerome Thomas are available for the trip to Stoke but might only make the bench.

Portsmouth defender Herman Hreidarsson hopes stand in managers Paul Hart and Brian Kidd get the job permanently.

Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis' future at Fratton Park could all depend on who takes over at Pompey.

Portsmouth's temporary boss Paul Hart has both Richard Hughes and Armand Traore pushing for a recall to the first team.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has revealed that midfielder Pele is not even close to a place in his starting line up.

Goalkeeper David James has given his backing to Sven Goran Eriksson taking over as Portsmouth's new manager.

Bolton are ready to land Portsmouth's Sean Davis on a free transfer in the summer after missing out on the midfielder in January.

England star David James has thrown his weight behind the stand-in Portsmouth managerial duo of Paul Hart and Brian Kidd.

Former technical director Avram Grant has told Portsmouth he wants to succeed Tony Adams in the hot seat.

Paul Hart refused to be drawn on speculation he wants the Portsmouth job permanently after Saturday's win 2-0 over Manchester City.

Portsmouth recorded their first win in 10 games thanks to two goals in five second-half minutes against a poor Manchester City side.

Portsmouth's turbulent week has taken a turn for the worse after the club confirmed chief executive Peter Storrie has been arrested.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has denied having any contact with Portsmouth over their managerial vacancy.

Portsmouth caretaker boss Paul Hart has loan winger Jermaine Pennant available for the home clash with Man City on Saturday.

Portsmouth's hopes of landing Sven Goran Eriksson have been dented after he was backed by the Mexican Football Federation.

Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar admits Pompey is just a stepping stone in his career and that he wants to join a bigger club.

Former England coach Sven Goran Eriksson admits he is under pressure with Mexico amid links with a switch to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie believes he had no choice but to sack Tony Adams after the club's recent run of results.

Former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson says he has no intention of leaving his job as Mexico manager to take over at Portsmouth.

Pompey have not approached Sven Goran Eriksson for the manager's job and will have to wait until Thursday to make contact with him.

Birmingham have signed out-of-favour Pompey defender Djimi Traore on a three-month emergency loan deal.

Alan Curbishley and Avram Grant are the favourites to be handed the Portsmouth job following the sacking of Tony Adams on Monday.

Director of youth development Paul Hart has been appointed caretaker boss at Portsmouth after the sacking of Tony Adams.

Alan Curbishley and Avram Grant are the frontrunners for the Portsmouth job as the club will announce Tony Adams' sacking on Monday.

Fernando Torres struck deep into injury time to send Liverpool back to the top with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Portsmouth.

Sol Campbell is set to return for Portsmouth while new signings Theofanis Gekas and Angelos Basinas are in line for their debuts.

Portsmouth have played down reports in Friday's newspapers that Alan Curbishley is in line to replace Tony Adams at Fratton Park.

Pompey full-back Nadir Belhadj has claimed he turned down Spanish giants Barcelona in favour of joining Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has admitted the abuse he has received from Pompey fans has hurt, but insists he will continue to work hard.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams claims new signing Angelos Basinas has all the attributes to become the new Pedro Mendes at the club.

Portsmouth have received a boost on the injury front with the news that Sol Campbell has returned to training.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams believes new signing Theofanis Gekas has the same attributes that ex-England ace Gary Lineker possessed.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams believes keeping hold of Sean Davis during the transfer window will be crucial to them avoiding relegation.

Portsmouth's move to sign Giovani Dos Santos from Tottenham has collapsed over doubts about the player's fitness.

Portsmouth have completed the signing of veteran midfielder Angelos Basinas from AEK Athens on a short-term deal.

Portsmouth have signed Greek striker Theofanis Gekas on loan until the end of the season and knocked back a Bolton bid for Sean Davis.

Under-fire Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has revealed he wants to sign a couple more players before the transfer window closes.

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch has no intention of quitting Fratton Park after being linked with a return to Tottenham.

Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar is delighted he is finally being deployed in his favourite position as a support striker.

Portsmouth have denied they are in financial trouble after rejecting a buy-out proposal from former Swiss international Ramon Vega.

Caretaker Paul Hart has told his players to guard against complacency following a two-game unbeaten run since succeeding Tony Adams.

Portsmouth playmaker Niko Kranjcar admits home form is crucial if Pompey are going to avoid relegation this season.

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has said he hopes stand-in bosses Paul Hart and Brian Kidd stay on at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar is attracting the attention of Everton boss David Moyes who could make a move in the summer.

Niko Kranjcar believes Portsmouth will be forced to sell him to a top club if he still hasn't signed a new contract by the summer.

The Croatian FA have denied speculation that Slaven Bilic could emulate Chelsea's Guus Hiddink and manage Pompey on a part-time basis.

Portsmouth caretaker boss Paul Hart believes 'his boys' possess enough character and resilience to avoid relegation.

An injury time own-goal by Ryan Shawcross ensured relegation rivals Stoke & Portsmouth shared the points at the Britannia Stadium.

Bolton target Sean Davis has hit out at Portsmouth for not offering him a new deal and says he will consider his future in the summer.

Avram Grant's wife claims Portsmouth have made the ex-Chelsea boss their number one target for the managerial vacancy at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth trio Younes Kaboul, Armand Traore and Jerome Thomas are available for the trip to Stoke but might only make the bench.

Portsmouth defender Herman Hreidarsson hopes stand in managers Paul Hart and Brian Kidd get the job permanently.

Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis' future at Fratton Park could all depend on who takes over at Pompey.

Portsmouth's temporary boss Paul Hart has both Richard Hughes and Armand Traore pushing for a recall to the first team.