Matthew Le God

31st is next Tuesday.

How is that fair if at the end of the season things went down to goal difference? Saints for example wouldn't have a chance to score more than 2 goals against Pompey if they needed to overtake West Ham's goal difference. Much fairer for the now 23 team league to be decided on results solely between those 23 teams. Not include fictional 2-0 victories against a side no longer in the league.

The £1.6m winding up order is for November and December's tax bill, they have a lot of other bills between now and the end of the season. They aren't exactly in a strong negotiating position if someone makes an offer for a player and they don't have many of value to sell that other clubs would be interested in.

No they didn't. Unless they pay their bills and get a new owner willing to take on their debts they will. I doubt we'll see any extensions given by judges this time.

I don't see how it is "unjust". You just have to imagine it that Pompey weren't in the league from the start. If they were liquidated it would be a 23 team league, it would be unfair to include results from matches against a 24th team in a 23 team league. Those 23 teams should have a league decided by the games played amongst themselves, not include a few matches against a team no longer present. That would distort things unfairly.

No it wouldn't. Because Birmingham for example haven't played them at all so what result do you give them? Plus it ignores "home advantage" in fixtures.

It makes perfect sense. A team doesn't fulfil its fixtures, so you remove the ones it has played from the league. I really don't see what is wrong with that, there isn't a fairer way you can do it. You have admitted you can't think of an alternative. Until you do I really don't think you can call the current system "ludicrous". Yes, it would make just as much sense. I'm confused as to why you think it is unfair? Explain again?

The very fact they have been here before makes it far more likely they will be liquidated this time. I doubt a judge will give them another chance if it reaches court again like the judge did last time. Why is it ludicrous? It is the only fair way to do it. What alternative method would you suggest the league should do if a team goes bust mid season?

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!