Matthew Le God

Noting the FL can do if the courts wind them up on 20th February. At which point, points will be expunged.

That does the opposite of ensuring integrity. How would Coventry feel for example if Pompey were helped around their £1.6m tax bill when they have been forced into selling players Lukus Jutkiewicz for £1.5m? By avoiding having to pay tax it is giving Pompey a competitive advantage.

It isn't the FA's decision.

Lots of fans say this, but if Pompey did get liquidated they would start a new club in the city and there would still be a rivalry. I'd rather they got the correct punishment for their actions.

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/championship/relegation You have to balance that against a possibility they might be liquidated.

To be third choice behind Lallana and Falque?

"What is happening about a possible points penalty from the League? The League are finalising their report on the club's position following the administration of CSI and we are expecting to receive the outcome shortly. However, we understand that the League may delay their decision until the club’s current ownership situation is closer to being resolved. What happens if funds are not raised or provided? We are obviously not in Administration at the moment and continue to do everything possible to achieve a successful outcome. Ultimately if the club cannot meet its debts, it may face administration and the associated impact both operationally and from a football point of view (in terms of an automatic points penalty). We remain positive that this eventuality will be avoided, not least because it is in the interests of those concerned, including the charge-holder, to preserve the value of the club as far as possible." http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Portsmouth-Football-Club-Statement-3049.aspx Interesting...

A BBC journalist on twitter... NabilHassan79 Nabil Hassan Jason Puncheon currently having meeting with #saintsfc chairman Nicola Cortese with representative from PFA. Expect a big fine for him. 6 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Playing a christmas tree formation?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0NjRHWfB2A&feature=youtu.be

I'd imagine a judge will be far less likely to grant any extensions this time, either they pay it in full or the club will be wound up on the day of the hearing.

Not quite what he said trousers!

The whole thing is starting to become a saga. A Pompey saga. A Pompey takeover saga...

They played this on the St Mary's PA system before the game vs Leicester City... [video=youtube;gEmJ-VWPDM4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEmJ-VWPDM4&ob=av3e

Well it links in with this... http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Southampton-go-back-in-for-Billy-Sharp-Doncaster-striker-will-pay-1-5million-article856940.html

Saints linked to Sharp in tomorrow's Mirror... http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Southampton-go-back-in-for-Billy-Sharp-Doncaster-striker-will-pay-1-5million-article856940.html

Another bid rejected. So they have no intention of paying their taxes or raising the cash to do so... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16631720.stm There is no guarantee any club will make further bids between now and 31st January, so this might be the only money they get. But they still turn it down!

He was injured in the under 21 game vs Birmingham.

They also have Ryan Doble in the market despite him being on loan at Bury. Not the most accurate odds complied ever.

hmmm...should I? Yes, why not. (see avatar)

He went off injured in the 70 minute against Nottingham Forest when he pulled something and kept sitting down until taken off.

I didn't, just a joke too obvious not to be made, so likely more than one thought of it.

He "allegedly" framed Redknapp in an elaborate scam to boost his followers.

Redknapp had a 10% clause in his contract. The Crouch deal Pompey saved 5% because Mandaric paid half of it personally and avoided tax. Points deduction?

This thread will sail through 1,000 pages in the coming days.