Will Pompey fold? (merged threads)

[Seagull73]

The loan from the City Council is dependent on a strict set of conditions , mainly that they have an agreement in place with the relevant parties that the loan is guaranteed to be paid off in August 2013 with a portion of the parachute payment. Will there be enough money left after the wage deferrals are settled , administrators fees paid and running costs for the season taken into consideration ?

I would be surprised that they get to August 2013 - I really would.

 

[Mileoakman]

Absolutely brilliant blog by a Carlisle United supporter which sums up most peoples feelings exactly, (especially about the twat with the bell!!!).

TTU Season Preview 2012-13: Pompeys Irresponsibility Continues Apace | The Two Unfortunates

 

[CHAPPERS]

I'm all but ready to raise a glass to the demise of that f***ing club.

 

[bhabloke]

Absolutely hilarious Pompey fans. Check out where they think they will end up this year in their prediction thread. Someone has even gone 5th!!!
Pompey Bulletin Board View topic - Final League table prediction thread

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Absolutely brilliant blog by a Carlisle United supporter which sums up most peoples feelings exactly, (especially about the twat with the bell!!!).

TTU Season Preview 2012-13: Pompeys Irresponsibility Continues Apace | The Two Unfortunates

Daft comments from Portsmouth fans on that.

"Let's hope those up in arms never have their club suffer in the way Portsmouth have"

Right...

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Absolutely hilarious Pompey fans. Check out where they think they will end up this year in their prediction thread. Someone has even gone 5th!!!
Pompey Bulletin Board View topic - Final League table prediction thread

That's unbelievable, I have been in and around Fratton all day, talking to so called Pompey fans, one told me they are not being deducted the 10 points now, is that true

I really believe most are in denial, some don't even know there managers name!!

I even got the middle finger from a 6 year old girl on a bicycle when she clocked my Albion window shirt.

The sooner Pompey folds the better.

 

[Pinkie Brown]

talking to so called Pompey fans, one told me they are not being deducted the 10 points now, is that true .

Sort of.

BBC Sport - Football League allows Portsmouth to begin on zero points

Hopefully the Football league have the balls to follow through with the (deserved) punishment.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Sort of.

BBC Sport - Football League allows Portsmouth to begin on zero points

Hopefully the Football league have the balls to follow through with the (deserved) punishment.

I must of missed that. Only Pompey could get such privileges.

 

[portslade seagull]

I must of missed that. Only Pompey could get such privileges.


I think that is only until they come out of adminisration then it would be deducted

 

[Barry Izbak]

According to some journo on Talksport just now, the handful of willing hopefuls currently turning out in Pompey shirts, have only got one month contracts.

At last, signs that the people running Pompey have accepted the inevitable.

Fold Up Pompey, Pompey Fold Up.

 

[carlzeiss]

By Neil Allen
Published on Tuesday 21 August 2012 11:00

Michael Appleton has been told Pompey cannot fund any more signings after Jordan Obita’s arrival.

Now the Blues boss is appealing for local businesses to help him recruit a long-time target he is adamant can ‘rip up’ League One.

Trevor Birch has instructed Appleton that the club, which remains in administration, is unable to add to the 15 players who have landed in the past week.

That leaves the squad below the 20-player mark the Football League considers as ‘competitive’.

It currently stands at 17, with those on duty against Bournemouth to be boosted by Liam Walker and loanee Obita for tonight’s trip to Colchester.

Appleton has lined-up three other free agents – a defender, midfielder and a striker – whose names he will not reveal.

It is understood around £60,000 would fund their wages until January. And the Blues boss is hoping a local businessman will be interested in footing the bill in a gesture similar to Dave Ellis.

The owner of Fareham-based Ellis Electrical donated a five-figure sum to enable the club to embark on a pre-season tour to Spain and Gibraltar.

And Appleton is desperate for someone else to come forward.

He said: ‘In an ideal world I would love a striker to walk into the building.

‘We had one all lined-up and ready to come last week but couldn’t do it because of the financial situation.

‘It would have been fantastic for us. He would have ripped this division up.

‘In an ideal world I would have an absolute minimum of three strikers.

‘We could seriously bring two or three players in – up until January – not on a massive amount of money.

‘There are people out there who could help the football club in the short-term which will certainly help it in the long term in a big, big way.

‘We are not talking masses amounts of money.

‘If there is anyone out there prepared to bring some money to the table then please contact me.

‘Just look at the players I have brought into the football club already and the ones I got in last year.

‘That should be enough to know it will be quality that comes through the building.

‘I think it would be unfair to name the striker – but he can be signed within 24 hours if we had the cash.’

Izale McLeod and Luke Rodgers are the sole strikers currently at Fratton Park, leaving Appleton’s attacking options light.

 

[carlzeiss]

Pompey can't afford food .

Portsmouth's summer of uncertainty tough on Michael Appleton | Mail Online

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

I see that Pompey have now signed a winger from Reading on a months loan. Wonder if they are paying 50% of his wages ? Probably.

 

[Hotchilidog]

By Neil Allen
Published on Tuesday 21 August 2012 11:00

Michael Appleton has been told Pompey cannot fund any more signings after Jordan Obita’s arrival.

Now the Blues boss is appealing for local businesses to help him recruit a long-time target he is adamant can ‘rip up’ League One.

Trevor Birch has instructed Appleton that the club, which remains in administration, is unable to add to the 15 players who have landed in the past week.

That leaves the squad below the 20-player mark the Football League considers as ‘competitive’.

It currently stands at 17, with those on duty against Bournemouth to be boosted by Liam Walker and loanee Obita for tonight’s trip to Colchester.

Appleton has lined-up three other free agents – a defender, midfielder and a striker – whose names he will not reveal.

It is understood around £60,000 would fund their wages until January. And the Blues boss is hoping a local businessman will be interested in footing the bill in a gesture similar to Dave Ellis.

The owner of Fareham-based Ellis Electrical donated a five-figure sum to enable the club to embark on a pre-season tour to Spain and Gibraltar.

And Appleton is desperate for someone else to come forward.

He said: ‘In an ideal world I would love a striker to walk into the building.

‘We had one all lined-up and ready to come last week but couldn’t do it because of the financial situation.

‘It would have been fantastic for us. He would have ripped this division up.

‘In an ideal world I would have an absolute minimum of three strikers.

‘We could seriously bring two or three players in – up until January – not on a massive amount of money.

‘There are people out there who could help the football club in the short-term which will certainly help it in the long term in a big, big way.

‘We are not talking masses amounts of money.

‘If there is anyone out there prepared to bring some money to the table then please contact me.

‘Just look at the players I have brought into the football club already and the ones I got in last year.

‘That should be enough to know it will be quality that comes through the building.

‘I think it would be unfair to name the striker – but he can be signed within 24 hours if we had the cash.’

Izale McLeod and Luke Rodgers are the sole strikers currently at Fratton Park, leaving Appleton’s attacking options light.

Utterly pitiful stuff from MA. The irony of asking local businesses to stump up for some players is just priceless. This is a football club that just does not get it all, they have other people to pay first before thinking about any additions to the squad. They should make do and mend and be thankful they haven't been liquidated yet.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Trevor Birch has instructed Appleton that the club, which remains in administration, is unable to add to the 15 players who have landed in the past week.

That leaves the squad below the 20-player mark the Football League considers as ‘competitive’.

It currently stands at 17, with those on duty against Bournemouth to be boosted by Liam Walker and loanee Obita for tonight’s trip to Colchester.

Where have the 14 youth teamers who played at Plymouth gone then? Have they been hidden again now?

 

[Postman Pat]

Michael Appleton should have been refining his tactics last Friday before sending Portsmouth’s players to their hotel rooms for a good night’s sleep ahead of the opening day of the League One season.
Instead, Pompey’s manager was meeting one of his players for the first time as he scrambled together a team in time for their clash with Bournemouth.
‘I had never met Kevin Long, but we needed bodies and I only saw him for the first time when he walked into the team hotel before the game,’ said Appleton.

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They were playing Bournemouth....................at home!!! WTF were they doing in a hotel!?

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Michael Appleton should have been refining his tactics last Friday before sending Portsmouth’s players to their hotel rooms for a good night’s sleep ahead of the opening day of the League One season.
Instead, Pompey’s manager was meeting one of his players for the first time as he scrambled together a team in time for their clash with Bournemouth.
‘I had never met Kevin Long, but we needed bodies and I only saw him for the first time when he walked into the team hotel before the game,’ said Appleton.

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They were playing Bournemouth....................at home!!! WTF were they doing in a hotel!?

With all those temporary signings it's not surprising they have to stay in a hotel , the players probably cannot arrange their own accommodation as landlords or letting agents will want cash payments only.

 

[Pinkie Brown]

Here we go again.

Well, knock me down with a feather. Who would have predicted this happening?

Balram Chainrai has got over his flounce & re-submitted a new bid to reclaim control at Pompey.

BBC Sport - Balram Chainrai submits new Portsmouth offer

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Pathetic. It's like pantomime.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Well, knock me down with a feather. Who would have predicted this happening?

Balram Chainrai has got over his flounce & re-submitted a new bid to reclaim control at Pompey.

BBC Sport - Balram Chainrai submits new Portsmouth offer

Incredible, like flys around S*it