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xxDEFOE14xx · 05-12-2008, 02:00 AM

CLUB NEWS
AND THEN THERE WERE 2.
Portsmouth’s hunt for a new manager has become a two horse race, with Juande Ramos and Guy Whittingham dropping out of contention for the top job. Ramos who was replaced by Harry Redknapp at Tottenham stated that while he was still interested in remaining in England, he believed Portsmouth was not the right club for him to become part of and will return to Spain where it is rumoured he will rejoin Sevilla as a technical director.

Whittingham never considered himself in the race for Pompey’s top job and was not shocked by the news his application for the role was turned down. While not reaching his ultimate goal, Whittingham may find himself a role within the coaching team at Portsmouth with Chairman Peter Storrie suggesting it would be a shame if Whittingham was to go elsewhere in search of a management position and that he would enter talks with the former striker in hopes of keeping him at the club.

The two men left, who will battle it out for Portsmouth’s top job, Gordon Strachan and Roberto Mancini are both capable counterparts. Both have led their respective clubs to three consecutive league titles, and both can boast experience in Europe’s number one football competition, The Champion’s League. They both have similar win percentage rates with Mancini sitting on 61.67% while at Inter and Strachan hitting the slightly higher rate of 67.62%. Although some would say Strachan has had the easier competition in the Scottish League with Rangers being the only team to push Celtic over the past seasons.

With Portsmouth set to take on Manchester United in just over two weeks, it would be a dream start for Strachan to come up against his old rival in Sir Alex Ferguson. The two are well known for their verbal attacks on one another over the years, and their off field battles could see a new rivalry form in the Premier League, one of David vs Goliath proportions.

CAMPBELL SIGNS DEAL WITH VALENCIA
Sol Campbell has left the club, signing a 4 year deal with Valencia that will certainly see him finish his career in Spain. Portsmouth caretaker manager, Tony Adams has said the loss of Campbell amongst other players also to leave the club is a huge blow, but one the club is ready to deal with. Adams will look to new signing, Younes Kaboul to fill the position left by Campbell, a role he has shown he is ready for with a great performances in Holland.

Other transfers that have been confirmed by the club include:
Hermann Hreidarsson to Siena
Noe Paramot to Rennes
Martin Cranie to Charlton Athletic
Glen Little to Leicester City

While the on-loan Jerome Thomas has been recalled by Charlton Athletic after injuries in the club’s hectic pre-season schedule.

Everyone at Portsmouth wishes all these players the best of luck in their future with their prospective clubs.

05-12-2008, 02:00 AM	#45 (permalink)
xxDEFOE14xx Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 55	CLUB NEWS AND THEN THERE WERE 2. Portsmouth’s hunt for a new manager has become a two horse race, with Juande Ramos and Guy Whittingham dropping out of contention for the top job. Ramos who was replaced by Harry Redknapp at Tottenham stated that while he was still interested in remaining in England, he believed Portsmouth was not the right club for him to become part of and will return to Spain where it is rumoured he will rejoin Sevilla as a technical director. Whittingham never considered himself in the race for Pompey’s top job and was not shocked by the news his application for the role was turned down. While not reaching his ultimate goal, Whittingham may find himself a role within the coaching team at Portsmouth with Chairman Peter Storrie suggesting it would be a shame if Whittingham was to go elsewhere in search of a management position and that he would enter talks with the former striker in hopes of keeping him at the club. The two men left, who will battle it out for Portsmouth’s top job, Gordon Strachan and Roberto Mancini are both capable counterparts. Both have led their respective clubs to three consecutive league titles, and both can boast experience in Europe’s number one football competition, The Champion’s League. They both have similar win percentage rates with Mancini sitting on 61.67% while at Inter and Strachan hitting the slightly higher rate of 67.62%. Although some would say Strachan has had the easier competition in the Scottish League with Rangers being the only team to push Celtic over the past seasons. With Portsmouth set to take on Manchester United in just over two weeks, it would be a dream start for Strachan to come up against his old rival in Sir Alex Ferguson. The two are well known for their verbal attacks on one another over the years, and their off field battles could see a new rivalry form in the Premier League, one of David vs Goliath proportions. CAMPBELL SIGNS DEAL WITH VALENCIA Sol Campbell has left the club, signing a 4 year deal with Valencia that will certainly see him finish his career in Spain. Portsmouth caretaker manager, Tony Adams has said the loss of Campbell amongst other players also to leave the club is a huge blow, but one the club is ready to deal with. Adams will look to new signing, Younes Kaboul to fill the position left by Campbell, a role he has shown he is ready for with a great performances in Holland. Other transfers that have been confirmed by the club include: Hermann Hreidarsson to Siena Noe Paramot to Rennes Martin Cranie to Charlton Athletic Glen Little to Leicester City While the on-loan Jerome Thomas has been recalled by Charlton Athletic after injuries in the club’s hectic pre-season schedule. Everyone at Portsmouth wishes all these players the best of luck in their future with their prospective clubs.