trousers Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/607393075?-11209 Appy's off again, with loaning out players so he can get others in. OldPompeyBlue 9:08 AM on 31/10/2012 What a bright sunny morning. The birds are singing, the autumn colours are stunning and we are close to a new era at Fratton Park. Our second string gave a lesson to Gosport last night. Not a lot to brag about, but a win is a win is a win. Oh yes, and those down the M27 got a lesson from a Leeds team that included two of our old favourite players from last season, one of which is Pompey born and bred. You can only imagine the pleasure that must have given JP. Days just don't get better than this............. ENJOY. Oh and their hoped for saviour, Harry the traitor, seems to being offered a pot of gold at Blackburn. Yes, enjoy the day!Good to see they're maintaining the usual levels of straw clutching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/appleton-relief-at-end-of-burnley-saga-1-4424829 In-demand Michael Appleton reflected on Burnley’s new managerial appointment and admitted: Thank goodness for that.There was never an official approach made for the Pompey manager from the Championship club. So, the "in-demand" Appletion was "never approached".... Keep it up Mr Allen. You never fail to brighten up my day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 Now where did I put that prospectus? I had it in my hand a minute ago, it must be here somewhere. If I don't publish it soon, folk will start thinking I haven't really got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 Now where did I put that prospectus? I had it in my hand a minute ago, it must be here somewhere. If I don't publish it soon, folk will start thinking I haven't really got one. I've got a scanner in my loft somewhere if that helps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 (edited) ... Edited 31 October, 2012 by trousers Ignore me.....that was ancient material! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 Finding out that their second string are only good enough to play Gosport has improved my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 (edited) http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/appleton-encouraged-by-positive-trust-talks-1-4424830 Michael Appleton doesn’t believe Pompey will come out of administration before Christmas. But the Blues boss has described talks with leading figures of the Pompey Supporters’ Trust as ‘positive’ following a meeting last week. During the two-hour meeting, Pompey’s manager was reassured he will be given the Trust’s proposed £2.65m playing budget. He was also told it would be a minimum of six weeks before the ownership situation would be settled. ‘It is still early days and the first conversation I’ve had with them. I’m sure once one or two things have been settled in the courts we can sit down again. ‘They have explained how there are going to be discussions between them and Portpin over the ground, the car park and other matters. ‘I understand there is a process going to happen. The likelihood is it’s probably going to be a minimum of six weeks before that is done. ‘If I am being honest, I can’t see us being out of administration before Christmas. Inevitably, the playing budget remains a crucial factor for Appleton’s plans. Portpin had offered £4.5m in May when it appeared they were in the box seat to return – only to slash that to £1.5m come August. But Appleton believes the Trust will come good on their pledge of £2.65m. He added: ‘They didn’t give me the budget in writing but I didn’t expect them to do that. ‘They gave the idea things certainly wouldn’t be any worse than they are at the minute, so that was positive. ‘The impression I get is they are still very confident they can come up with the original budget they talked about.’ Edited 31 October, 2012 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/appleton-encouraged-by-positive-trust-talks-1-4424830 spencerc 11:46 AM on 31/10/2012 Target should be end of November. Portpin will probably drag out sale of the ground through the court although this risks getting less! The trust also need to get the FL to drop the -10 points issue this was regarding Portpin failing on the previous CVA with portpin now out the picture it would be wrong to deduct the 10 points from the Trust consortium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 p.s. Has someone kidnapped Rallyboy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 But Appleton believes the Trust will come good on their pledge of £2.65m. He added: ‘They didn’t give me the budget in writing but I didn’t expect them to do that. ‘They gave the idea things certainly wouldn’t be any worse than they are at the minute, so that was positive. ‘The impression I get is they are still very confident they can come up with the original budget they talked about.’ Fair play to the PST; they've miracled £6M out of nowhere. Impressive effort; that wouldn't give me any concerns whatsoever about the accuracy of their financial predictions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 I've got a scanner in my loft somewhere if that helps.... Don't you mean in the roof :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 p.s. Has someone kidnapped Rallyboy? Think he may have dropped in on Bearsy investigates and bought a new book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 p.s. Has someone kidnapped Rallyboy? I heard he's gone to POL for a month on non-contract terms. Apparently they're paying him a bigger wedge than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 Don't you mean in the roof :rolleyes: No he has an apartment in New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticksaint Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 "They didn`t give me the budget in writing " Oh dear ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 "They didn`t give me the budget in writing " Oh dear ! You expect them to be able to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 Rumours coming in that the central core of PST's bid is in tatters. Apparently Extreme Makeover Home Edition have emailed them today saying that due to Hurricane Sandy there are more urgent needs at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 Hong Kong businessman. In not being candid in regards to finances shocker http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-20158903 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 Hong Kong businessman. In not being candid in regards to finances shocker http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-20158903 We (allegedly) dodged a bullet there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 We (allegedly) dodged a bullet there Was he the bloke with the oil rig or am I mixing rumours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 31 October, 2012 Share Posted 31 October, 2012 I heard he's gone to POL for a month on non-contract terms. Apparently they're paying him a bigger wedge than us. Frattoniser regularly comes up with comedy gems on POL... what if he is rallyboy? :scared: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 spencerc 11:46 AM on 31/10/2012 Target should be end of November. Portpin will probably drag out sale of the ground through the court although this risks getting less! The trust also need to get the FL to drop the -10 points issue this was regarding Portpin failing on the previous CVA with portpin now out the picture it would be wrong to deduct the 10 points from the Trust consortium. I don't believe that. Do they really not understand to that degree? I'm shocked (really!) How can anyone be that thick / deluded / just plain ignorant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 spencerc 11:46 AM on 31/10/2012 Target should be end of November. Portpin will probably drag out sale of the ground through the court although this risks getting less! The trust also need to get the FL to drop the -10 points issue this was regarding Portpin failing on the previous CVA with portpin now out the picture it would be wrong to deduct the 10 points from the Trust consortium. I don't believe that. Do they really not understand to that degree? I'm shocked (really!) How can anyone be that thick / deluded / just plain ignorant At the end of the day, this WILL happen. The FL are GUTLESS Portsmouth will then get a Universal Diploma for being the Longest Insolvency "Business" in Histoy.r For that fact alone, the Football League should charge THEMSELVES for bringing the game into disrepute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 At the end of the day, this WILL happen. The FL are GUTLESS Portsmouth will then get a Universal Diploma for being the Longest Insolvency "Business" in Histoy.r For that fact alone, the Football League should charge THEMSELVES for bringing the game into disrepute. Therefore, as a condition of membership, any new company established to apply for ownership of Portsmouth Football Club's share in The Football League will be required to: 1. Accept a deduction of 10 points in the 2012/13 season; http://www.football-league.co.uk/foo...293334_2847729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 Therefore, as a condition of membership, any new company established to apply for ownership of Portsmouth Football Club's share in The Football League will be required to: I 1. Accept a deduction of 10 points in the 2012/13 season; http://www.football-league.co.uk/foo...293334_2847729 That of course begs the question 'what happens if they don't find a new owner during the 2012/2013 season?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 That of course begs the question 'what happens if they don't find a new owner during the 2012/2013 season?? Well, Joe Cala won't be riding to the rescue. He has plenty of Underwater Hotel/Casinos to choose from in New Jersey right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 (edited) http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/door-remains-shut-for-unlucky-pompey-youngsters-1-4428649 DAN THOMPSON bagged an 18-minute hat-trick against Gosport Borough on Tuesday night – by the end of the match he had netted four times.The teenager was the star performer in the Pompey development group’s 4-1 victory at Privett Park. And all in front of Blues boss Michael Appleton. Not that Thompson can expect such a feat to provide the crowbar for breaking into the first-team squad. The sold-out signs have long been hung out. No room at the inn, no vacancies, don’t apply within. Such are Football League stipulations for a club in administration, Pompey squad numbers are at the maximum. Appleton is allowed to register 20 players for first-team duty – and 20 players is what he has. It means, for the likes of Thompson and other promising youngsters, the route into the squad is currently barred. Granted, they can train with the seniors during the week, yet they remain unavailable for match-day selection. It’s a rule which was enforced after the Capital One Cup visit to Plymouth back in August. On that occasion, Thompson was among nine debutants in senior football Such was the situation at the club at the time with no other players signed on, special dispensation was granted. Days later, the 20-man squad rule was enforced by the Football League for the League One opener against Bournemouth. And ever since Thompson & Co have played only in reserve friendlies. It’s a frustrating scenario for everyone, according to development group boss Guy Whittingham . He said: ‘Unfortunately, the rules mean the young lads can’t get in the first-team squad at the minute. ‘There’s Dan, Jed Wallace and one or two of the others that might have featured on the bench, especially when we didn’t have the numbers. But with the position we are in we cannot do that. I'm lost for words.... Poor old Pompey can't play their youngsters because they're too busy filling the team with ex-Premier League and Championship pros. You really couldn't make this **** up. Edited 1 November, 2012 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 And this one will tug at your heart strings. Poor old Pompey.... http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-face-selection-headache-1-4428431 Pompey are facing a selection headache ahead of their FA Cup clash with Notts County.Michael Appleton is currently waiting to discover whether Carl Dickinson will be allowed to feature on Saturday. They have already lost the services of loanees Scott Allan and Mikkel Andersen. The duo’s parent clubs have stepped in to stop them becoming cup-tied. In addition, Darel Russell remains unavailable as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Should Dickinson also be denied permission, that would leave Appleton with a squad of just 16 for the first-round fixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 (edited) http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/door-remains-shut-for-unlucky-pompey-youngsters-1-4428649 I'm lost for words.... Poor old Pompey can't play their youngsters because they're too busy filling the team with ex-Premier League and Championship pros. You really couldn't make this **** up. Forgeting the written off debt of 160 odd mil for a second .... it's their inability to even understand the simple concept of playing the cheapest squad you can under their circumstances that is mind boggling and makes them look like ignorant moronic ****s.... add to that their belief it's a right to be competitive 'for the sake of the itegrity of the league' and shaking ones head in bewilderment is all one can do - although, I dont expect those of such feeble brains as Allen to 'get' the irony in that statement; 'integrity of the competition' - to spell it out for him as I am sure he pops over to have a look and get some information - the only way pompey could show respect for the integriyty of the competition is to field the cheapest possible side (youth) whilst no one from the last CVA has been paid, and whilst 58mil is still outstanding from the current administration. Poor (financially) clubs tend not to be competitive - its a FACT of any division, and why some clubs never get promoted because they CANT AFFORD TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE you fricken ignorant ****s! What is there not to understand? Rant over, but the ignorance of their fans, manager and administrator to all this fuelled by the arselicking media is beyond any rational commprehension... suggestiing that being more competitive will attract more 'potential bidders' and thus potentially offer more to creditors has proven to be **** in the wind, and was speculative at best.... so why continue with such a policy now when they should be saving every penny to pay off debt is beyond any rational person's mind. Edited 1 November, 2012 by Frank's cousin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 Another job opportunity by-passes the "in-demand" Appleton... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20153642 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 Any attempt by the FL to waive any of the previously notified golden share conditions for one purchaser, but not the other(s) would, IMHO, leave them terribly exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-loan-talent-tipped-to-be-nuisance-in-league-one-1-4428429 Michael Appleton will grant Scott Allan the freedom to rip up League One. So, hot on the heels of an article saying there's no space for the youngsters you get an article singing the praises of their latest Premier League loanee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 sorry I've not been around, I've been in demand. When I say in demand I mean that there were several massive jobs up for grabs and I was headhunted for all of them. That's the sort of headhunting where they interview lots of other people, and you cover your shattered pride by making out that you didn't want the job that you were not offered. It's all part of the hero/villain thing - keep up. Or perhaps I've just been stranded using a steam-driven laptop that is reliant on the ability of wheezy hamsters to run the internet connection while my computer is purged of Avram Grant jokes. A situation that doesn't lend itself to lengthy rants - but fear not Nutjobs, should I not be offered that monthly deal extension on POL, I shall be back. Meanwhile I'm standing in for Ho on their site while he's at the Kidderminster toy fair, calling myself Frattoniser..... So, I hear that Cortese has interviewed Redknapp, the training ground has been scrapped, and Lambert has already signed for Everton on a free because Nige didn't sign the contract properly - and Ramirez has got rabies, it's all been hushed up. The taxman hasn't been paid by Saints since 2009 and the pompey Trust has already agreed terms with Chanrai who has taken £500K for the ground. So there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 Therefore, as a condition of membership, any new company established to apply for ownership of Portsmouth Football Club's share in The Football League will be required to: 1. Accept a deduction of 10 points in the 2012/13 season; http://www.football-league.co.uk/foo...293334_2847729 OK, I hear what you say, but :- "Will be required" is NOT the same as "has been deducted" etc I'm not a lawyer, but I am told that "will be required" CAN be challenged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 OK, I hear what you say, but :- "Will be required" is NOT the same as "has been deducted" etc I'm not a lawyer, but I am told that "will be required" CAN be challenged How can it be challenged? The FL is, to all intents and purposes, a private members club, part of acceptance into any club is that you accept their terms and conditions. Don't accept, can't join!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 How can it be challenged? The FL is, to all intents and purposes, a private members club, part of acceptance into any club is that you accept their terms and conditions. Don't accept, can't join!! I sincerely hope that that is correct (I wish I could still be allowed to trade, after being insolvent for circa 2 YEARS ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 OK, I hear what you say, but :- "Will be required" is NOT the same as "has been deducted" etc I'm not a lawyer, but I am told that "will be required" CAN be challenged Not a chance. Even the PST accept this. They will ask, as we would expect them to, but they won't challenge it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper71 Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/door-remains-shut-for-unlucky-pompey-youngsters-1-4428649 I'm lost for words.... Poor old Pompey can't play their youngsters because they're too busy filling the team with ex-Premier League and Championship pros. You really couldn't make this **** up. This is just plain wrong. They can play the youngsters, but if they did they would then form part of a first team squad and they cannot sign anyone else if you have a minimum of 20 in your squad. Therefore they can play the entire youth team in the cup, and then back to the journeymen they already have, but they won't be able to dump a journeyman and replace him with a slightly better one. It seems that the snooze continues to peddle half truths and blame everyone of their issues on the FL - it's actually Poopey's decision to not play the kids and no-one elses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 Breaking news from the "Appy's in-demand" campaign office... @TonyHusbandBBC: #pompey Michael Appleton not aware of any contact from #cpfc over vacant job. Concentrating on events at Fratton Park unless told otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 I see it's the annual London and South East Media Awards tonight.... no one from the Portsmouth News sports team seems to have made the short list for Sports Journalist of the Year though....Surely some mistake....? http://www.edfenergy.com/media-centre/media-awards/2012_London_South_East_shortlist.shtml Sports Journalist of the Year Neil Meldrum, Bournemouth Daily Echo Neil Perrett, Bournemouth Daily Echo Sally Simmonds, ITV Meridian Andy Steggall, Pergall Media Simon Walter, Southern Daily Echo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 Therefore, as a condition of membership, any new company established to apply for ownership of Portsmouth Football Club's share in The Football League will be required to: 1. Accept a deduction of 10 points in the 2012/13 season; http://www.football-league.co.uk/foo...293334_2847729 as they were given membership (they are playing every week so I assume they have) why then have the points not been taken off? Do they come off once they have been bought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 as they were given membership (they are playing every week so I assume they have) why then have the points not been taken off? Do they come off once they have been bought? Because until the latest CVA is actually in action (once they're taken over) the previous CVA hasn't yet failed, according to the FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 You can see where this is heading, can't you....? Steve Wilson @pn_steve_wilson Ashley Harris a major doubt for #Pompey FA Cup clash with Notts County this weekend after picking up an ankle injury in training.#barebones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 #barebones. "Oh no, we've lost a player who we only sometimes bring on as a sub, and who pretty much all the fanbase agree isn't yet good enough for a starting role!!! Panic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 poor plucky pompey will battle on, despite being barely able to muster a squad of underpaid strangers, they'll put up a heroic fight in the face of adversity, roared on by the famous blue army. While the loyal manager gives 110% - despite being wanted by clubs up and down the land. Meanwhile the finishing touches are being added to the greatest fan buyout of all time - with no property developers involved whatsoever. Tis the stuff of fairytales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 sorry I've not been around, I've been in demand. When I say in demand I mean that there were several massive jobs up for grabs and I was headhunted for all of them. That's the sort of headhunting where they interview lots of other people, and you cover your shattered pride by making out that you didn't want the job that you were not offered. It's all part of the hero/villain thing - keep up. Or perhaps I've just been stranded using a steam-driven laptop that is reliant on the ability of wheezy hamsters to run the internet connection while my computer is purged of Avram Grant jokes. A situation that doesn't lend itself to lengthy rants - but fear not Nutjobs, should I not be offered that monthly deal extension on POL, I shall be back. Meanwhile I'm standing in for Ho on their site while he's at the Kidderminster toy fair, calling myself Frattoniser..... So, I hear that Cortese has interviewed Redknapp, the training ground has been scrapped, and Lambert has already signed for Everton on a free because Nige didn't sign the contract properly - and Ramirez has got rabies, it's all been hushed up. The taxman hasn't been paid by Saints since 2009 and the pompey Trust has already agreed terms with Chanrai who has taken £500K for the ground. So there. We've missed you, RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 I thought on numerous times in the past they'd named only half a bench because they wanted to look hard done by. They didn't give a toss about the kids not getting through the system then Now it's the FL fault for blocking the youngsters route to the top. Allen, you really are a prize tw*t (and that's with an A not an I) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 (edited) So they blame the 20-man squad rule imposed upon them by the FL (even though wikipedia lists their squad as having 23 players; presumably loan players don't count in the maths). What would happen if they filled their 20-man squad with purchases, and then decided they wanted to play the kids (who are already on the books). Would they really not be allowed to do this? Or, as it seems more likely, would it be true that they'd be allowed to do it, but if one of their players ended up leaving, they wouldn't be allowed to replace him with an incoming transfer? Edited 1 November, 2012 by The Kraken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 EDF Energy Comms @edfenergycomms @portsmouthnews win Daily Paper of the Year 2012 #EDFAwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 1 November, 2012 Share Posted 1 November, 2012 EDF Energy Comms @edfenergycomms @portsmouthnews win Daily Paper of the Year 2012 #EDFAwards It's full of "hot air', so I am not surprised it has won an energy companies award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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