mack rill Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 Sounds like they are going to dock points but don't want to do it the day before the last time a large group of QPR supporters will be assembled for a while. Possibly quite clever as the supporters may look a bit odd protesting about a decision that has not been announced when they protest. It will be a shame if QPR are docked points,BUT! if they have been caught cheating, and it gave them an unfair advantage over the rest of US,Then they should expect to take some stick, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 It will be a shame if QPR are docked points,BUT! if they have been caught cheating, and it gave them an unfair advantage over the rest of US,Then they should expect to take some stick, Ohhh the irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedg Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 I'm guessing they're hoping -10 will be enough for them to finish second. Maybe there is a cunning plan. If they finish 2nd after saturday with -10 the fine will be 10 points otherwise it will be 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 Guess it depends how many points they are docked... They may be waiting to see how many points they end up with so they can deduct enough points so QPR do not even make the playoffs !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 The loan rules in the Football League may be changing in June, so that you can only have 4 loan players in your match day squad. This may screw Pompey if they want to boost numbers in their squad with loan players like they have this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 It will be a shame if QPR are docked points,BUT! if they have been caught cheating, and it gave them an unfair advantage over the rest of US,Then they should expect to take some stick, Haha. You make it very hard to not like you ya know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 As soons as you can lump on relegation for next season. Like this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 Looks like pompey are spending money they dont have again http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9476342.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 Looks like pompey are spending money they dont have again http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/9476342.stm He told BBC Radio Solent: "The manager has indicated that he'd like to sign me permanently, but we'll have to wait and see what happens. I'd like to have a foursome with Catherine Zeta Jones, Lucy Liu and Salma Hayek. But we'll have to wait and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 I read that as "We've done a great job, there is no takeover and next year is going to be tougher". I read it as "Please Mr. Chainrai, don't kill me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 5 May, 2011 Share Posted 5 May, 2011 It will be a shame if QPR are docked points,BUT! if they have been caught cheating, and it gave them an unfair advantage over the rest of US,Then they should expect to take some stick, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 I see the first prototype of Portsmouth's eagerly anticipated and ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Fratton Park got a trial run in Poland the other day http://www.footballspotter.com/worst-football/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 a tad big for the Skates isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigShadow Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 I see the first prototype of Portsmouth's eagerly anticipated and ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Fratton Park got a trial run in Poland the other day http://www.footballspotter.com/worst-football/ You're mistaken - that is the prototype for Al Fahim's new private box. Rumour has it that Chinny might need to join him in there for home games soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Must be the same architect as Chanrai's, it looks like the initial design for the fence around Fratton Heights - The forthcoming development of 230 luxury apartments and 30 retail units - with of course a small bit of land put aside for 'leisure use'. But to satisfy the disgruntled few they'll paint the railings blue, so that's nice. Or should that be Fratton Depths.....either way, weather permitting, it's opening summer 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 was is it just me that thought Bin Ladens compound was a bit like Fratton park but with less barbed wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 News on Bompey's takeover???? From Twitter... Exciting news from AFCB tomorrow at 3pm. Commercially amazing for the club! We'll keep you posted... (via @LizLeanPR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carljack Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 it will be a shame if qpr are docked points,but! If they have been caught cheating, and it gave them an unfair advantage over the rest of us,then they should expect to take some stick, ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedg Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Interesting at the end of this article http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13301409.stm The outcome of the hearing could also affect Plymouth Argyle. BBC Sport understands that the west country side, relegated from League One, have taken legal advice because they are entitled to a six-figure sum of money if QPR are promoted from a player they sold to the Londoners. So luckily for Pompey they could probably piggyback on Plymouth's legal challenge as looks like they would be in the same boat of losing money if QPR don't go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Interesting at the end of this article http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13301409.stm So luckily for Pompey they could probably piggyback on Plymouth's legal challenge as looks like they would be in the same boat of losing money if QPR don't go up. Interesting...that's if PCFCTCB's can actually afford legal assistance... Nice spin on Halford BTW, anyone else hear his comments on Solent 'Well I'd like to stay but at the moment there's only 8 signing up so we'll see' - hardly itching to sign is he??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/492760495?-11209 Just an update for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/492760495?-11209 Just an update for you. Will he be playing Kenny G music just as Hoddle did before Gascoigne trashed his hotel room after being left out in 1998.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 I'd love to be a fly on the wall in those hotel rooms as the news is delivered by Stevie C to the players, and hear the 'whoops of joy' and undiluted pleasure. As they hear the news that they no longer have to stay at Pompey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 I'd love to be a fly on the wall in those hotel rooms as the news is delivered by Stevie C to the players, and hear the 'whoops of joy' and undiluted pleasure. As they hear the news that they no longer have to stay at Pompey.... Not according to Halford! "Pompey feels like home to me, it's a great club and I love it here." "Pompey's is the best dressing room I've ever been in. It seems like a second home and I've bedded in here really well. It's really important to enjoy your football and that's the certainly the case with the lads here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Not according to Halford! "Pompey feels like home to me, it's a great club and I love it here." "Pompey's is the best dressing room I've ever been in. It seems like a second home and I've bedded in here really well. It's really important to enjoy your football and that's the certainly the case with the lads here." Yes but Halford also said that as they only had 8 players signed up, that he'd have to wait and see. Don't expect him to be pulling on a shirt for them next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 clotterill has just released a rant on the news web site complaining that he is going to lose three players he has lined up. Shame. Wonder why he doesnt take a look at the youth squad.... oh yeah, he released them all. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 With Halford, they'll be spending money to stay where they are (i.e. keeping a player at the club). Either way its bad for them. He goes, and they are a player down. He stays, and they'll be spending cash they don't have right now. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 http://www.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~2354002,00.html May be Phil was right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Clotterill on transfer targets:- ‘I haven’t missed out on any of them at the moment but it is very nip and tuck. The good thing about it is they want to come, that is the good thing. ‘Probably what they have done is come to Fratton Park at some stage, experienced what it is like and thought “this is a good football club”. ‘That will be down to our supporter base and the noise they have made wherever they have come. Yeah, that would be it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Clotterill on transfer targets:- ‘I haven’t missed out on any of them at the moment but it is very nip and tuck. The good thing about it is they want to come, that is the good thing. ‘Probably what they have done is come to Fratton Park at some stage, experienced what it is like and thought “this is a good football club”. ‘That will be down to our supporter base and the noise they have made wherever they have come. Yeah, that would be it! Yep, nothing at all to do with excessive wage payments above the other clubs interested. I can imagine the headline on the job offer.... 'Pompey - 2011 wages in a 1930's stadium - fill your boots' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Wonder why he doesnt take a look at the youth squad.... oh yeah, he released them all. Shame.Richie won player of the season at Swindon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint si Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 http://www.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~2354002,00.html May be Phil was right Shirt sponsors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Clotterill:- ‘That will be down to our embarrassingly small supporter base and the irritating noise TCWTB and his boyfriend with the drum make wherever they have come. At least they've got the 80,000 pottyharbourdome to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony13579 Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 dream senario: Huddersfield win the play-offs, Bompey come runners up...... Pompey get to the last week of the summer break and cant put forward an acceptable bussiness plan to the FL and Bompey get bumped up a league.... I wonder what odds i would get..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Clotterill on transfer targets:- ‘I haven’t missed out on any of them at the moment but it is very nip and tuck. The good thing about it is they want to come, that is the good thing. ‘Probably what they have done is come to Fratton Park at some stage, experienced what it is like and thought “this is a good football club”. ‘That will be down to our supporter base and the noise they have made wherever they have come. Yeah, that would be it! I assume he has been reported to the FA/Football League for illegal approaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Shirt sponsors. An old business plan once included the design of Bompeys missing stand with it named after a car manufacturer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 I assume he has been reported to the FA/Football League for illegal approaches? steve......wise up son if they are ichin to come hear, Then no other knut wants them, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlin Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 I assume he has been reported to the FA/Football League for illegal approaches? Aren't the players he has targeted free agents? In which case he can probably talk to them. But if they are free agents, it pre-supposes that their present clubs don't want them for whatever reason, or that if they are any good, then their agents will be makling sure other clubs talk to them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Aren't the players he has targeted free agents? In which case he can probably talk to them. But if they are free agents, it pre-supposes that their present clubs don't want them for whatever reason, or that if they are any good, then their agents will be makling sure other clubs talk to them as well. I assume that one of them is David Norris - Ipswich have offered him a new contract, which suggests they're quite keen to keep him, and he's not out of contract yet. The "6 months" rule only applies to those moving to another country, so he would have been entitled to speak to Celtic, for example, seeing as they're always keen to snap up an average Championship clogger on a Bosman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Presumably Cotterill has no power to do anything regarding new players as - a.the business is for sale and it's reckless to take on new contracts. b.the current owner doesn't want to spend anything. So why is he even pretending? Oh yes, the old season ticket sales scam! Look at us, everything is great, no really, no problems at all, new squad, promotion push, please for god's sake can someone pay next month's wages??!!... Unless they complete a deal a bit sharpish they are will be in a worse state than they were last summer - at least he has his US holiday once again at the taxpayer's expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 so, what is the crack with this lot.... are they being taken over..? do many of their first team run out of contract do they have many loanees at the mo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 free to talk to other clubs in the last year of their contracts iirc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 so, what is the crack with this lot.... are they being taken over..? do many of their first team run out of contract do they have many loanees at the mo.. No. Yes. Not for long. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Aren't the players he has targeted free agents? In which case he can probably talk to them. But if they are free agents, it pre-supposes that their present clubs don't want them for whatever reason, or that if they are any good, then their agents will be makling sure other clubs talk to them as well. free to talk to other clubs in the last year of their contracts iirc.. If they are soon to be free agents but contracted to clubs in England he isn't allowed to talk to them yet, it would be illegal to do it without the clubs permission. You can talk to foreign based players from January, but domestic players only 6 weeks before their contracts run out at the end of June. So that time hasn't arrived yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlin Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 If they are soon to be free agents but contracted to clubs in England he isn't allowed to talk to them yet, it would be illegal to do it without the clubs permission. You can talk to foreign based players from January, but domestic players only 6 weeks before their contracts run out at the end of June. So that time hasn't arrived yet. My understanding is that if a player is in the last year of his contract and has not been offered a new one, or held talks with the club by January 31 (I could be wrong on the date, it might even be January 1), he is at liberty to talk to other clubs. I'm sure Clotterill has only spoken to those in that category. After all, he has the FA's former top man in Jed Clampitt to advise him on any potential breaches of rules and regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Not according to Halford! "Pompey feels like home to me, it's a great club and I love it here." "Pompey's is the best dressing room I've ever been in. It seems like a second home and I've bedded in here really well." So have they saved money on hotel rooms by making Halford sleep in the dressing room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Apparently they have sold almost 8,000 season ticketrs which, if true, is not bad going to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 I've gotta say the administrator Brendan Guilfoyle at Plymouth has made the Andronikou look like a complete amateur 0.77p in the £ on £17M debt. Only £131,000 to pay back, barely less than a months wages for the Skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedg Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 Apparently they have sold almost 8,000 season ticketrs which, if true, is not bad going to be fair Well until those that bought by credit card find they have bought two tickets instead of one that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb Posted 6 May, 2011 Share Posted 6 May, 2011 And still it goes on - perhaps they didn't fancy Bompey after all. http://www.sports.ru/en/football/95425584.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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