Pompey the new Chelski!!

[Cheeky Monkey]

This would be worse than Palarse getting promoted to the Prem:

FOOTBALL NEWS

Mandaric - reportedly ready to sell Portsmouth.

Portsmouth have refused to deny reports of an imminent takeover of the club by the son of a Russian billionaire.

A spokeswoman for the club would not comment on reports that Alexander Gaydamak, the son of financier Arcadi Gaydamak, was prepared to buy the club from chairman Milan Mandaric.

According to the reports, £100million will be made available for new players, affording Pompey a financial clout second only in the Barclays Premiership to Chelsea, who are owned by oil billionaire Roman Abramovich.

 

[1066gull]

I think they meant 'Brighton'

Anyone in Russia will get confused with Pourtsmouth and Brighton - after all, we are an hour drive apart.

 

[seagulls4ever]

Why the **** would anyone want to take over that poor excuse for a team.

 

[REDLAND]

I heard this as well this morning though it is susposed to still be in the rumour stage !!

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

Gaydamak

hes got the word GAY in his name

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

I think they meant 'Brighton'

Anyone in Russia will get confused with Pourtsmouth and Brighton - after all, we are an hour drive apart.

Mandric did want to buy into Brighton before taking his hefty wedge to Portsmouth instead.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Gaydamak

hes got the word GAY in his name

At least we can take some comfort from that when they lift the European Cup in a few seasons!

 

[Strike]

I have a feeling that this rumour along with the BHA millionare ones will be cobblers.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

I have a feeling that this rumour along with the BHA millionare ones will be cobblers.

At least this rumour has made reputable news sources...

 

[1066gull]

I wouldn't care if we were taken over. As long as we get some success for once, and do it the right sportsman way instead of the 'Chelsea' way. I'm happy.

It would mean Falmer gets paid for, ticket prices could be lower and we may actually have a transfer budget.

 

[Bluejuice]

I really don't get it though.

Pompey are already punching above their weight and they have a terrible ground that's not going to get any better.

Where's the value?

Aren't Villa up for sale? Bigger fanbase, better ground, infinitely more potential - surely it's a no brainer?

 

[Fluffster]

I wouldn't care if we were taken over. As long as we get some success for once, and do it the right sportsman way instead of the 'Chelsea' way. I'm happy.

It would mean Falmer gets paid for, ticket prices could be lower and we may actually have a transfer budget.

Absolutely, who's got the phone number of Bill Archer, maybe he'd be interested?

 

[¤DãŃn¥ §êãGüLL¤]

Absolutely, who's got the phone number of Bill Archer, maybe he'd be interested?

Hold on I'll just go and get it

 

[Barrel of Fun]

The rumour has now been confirmed and the Russian is set to take 50% of the club, with the option to purchase the remaining half at the right price.

We will see more of Redknapp on Meridian now

 

[1066gull]

The rumour has now been confirmed and the Russian is set to take 50% of the club, with the option to purchase the remaining half at the right price.

We will see more of Redknapp on Meridian now

Why can't it be US

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Why can't it be US

Maybe something to do with lacking a stadium! All in good time....

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

What investor in his right mind is going to put money into us at the moment? Clueless manager, one point and one place above the relegation zone? Portsmouth is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, I think that Fratton Park will end up being a much larger part of the Fratton Business/Shopping park development. We could be about to see whether you really can take a nothing club, throw money at it, and make it something special.

 

[1066gull]

Maybe something to do with lacking a stadium! All in good time....

BHA has potential because of Falmer....

 

[Vicar!]

No Thanks! Imagine 11 Foreigner/Mercenaries floating in and out of the team. No connection or interest with Brighton. No youth teamers anywhere in contention. No connection with the locality. £40/50 a game. Er No Thanks!! A local club for local people. Thats the way I like it!

Vicar!

 

[Leekbrookgull]

I know new owner,New Brighton.