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Storrie blamed for Pompey crisis

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou claims the former chief executive Peter Storrie must bear part of the blame for the economic problems that has engulfed the club. Andronikou was speaking after the Premier League confirmed a nine-point deduction as a sanction for Portsmouth going into...

Portsmouth hit with nine-point penalty

• Pompey finally docked nine points for entering administration• Club likely to be advanced TV money and parachute paymentsPortsmouth were today virtually condemned to relegation after the Premier League imposed a nine-point penalty, but appear likely to succeed in their attempt to...

Celtic hope to lure Nadir Belhadj from struggling Portsmouth

• Tony Mowbray looks for new left-back at Parkhead• Algeria's Belhadj almost certain to leave in MayCeltic have identified Portsmouth's Nadir Belhadj as the answer to their problematic left-back position. Tony Mowbray believes the Algerian could be available for as little as £2.5m...

Dowie determined to be long-term prospect at Hull City

Iain Dowie is determined to not be a stop-gap at Hull City after being named new manager.The 45-year-old has been unveiled as the successor to Phil Brown, who was relieved of his duties on Monday following last weekend's injury-time defeat by Arsenal.The former QPR and Crystal Palace manager...

Portsmouth administrator says Storrie must take part of blame

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou says Peter Storrie must accept responsibility for the club's crisis.Andronikou was speaking after the Premier League confirmed a nine-point deduction as a sanction for Portsmouth going into administration, action that should guarantee...

Portsmouth administrator: Grant committed to club

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou says manager Avram Grant is committed to the club.Andronikou was speaking after the Premier League confirmed a nine-point deduction as a sanction for Portsmouth going into administration, action that should guarantee relegation.He confirmed that manager...

Liverpool boss Benitez expects cagey Lille clash

Rafa Benitez says Liverpool must be patient in their Europa League return-leg clash with Lille.The Reds must overturn a 1-0 deficit to make progress."On Monday we could see the football the side can play and hopefully we can see that against Lille, although it will be difficult," said...

Babel - Pompey the benchmark

Ryan Babel wants Liverpool to play like they did against Portsmouth for the remainder of the season.