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Lazlo78

Lazlo78

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Excellent, now they can bring in someone who can get these under-performing overpaid mercenaries firing on all cylinders, right?

 

There will be firing, yes, but no cylinders... ;)

Colinjb

Colinjb

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Mourinho is the bookies favourite to take over at Fratton Park, finally a chance for him to work at a massive club.

 

Pep Guardiola is out of work. Surely a better (and cheaper) option.

 

Have to be realistic now. ;)

Pugwash

Pugwash

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Someone told me that anyone who goes there are going to have massive shoes to fill.

 

Or was it: anyone who goes there are going to fill their boots? I can't remember...

johnnyboy

johnnyboy

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More from POL

 

From the Trust site

 

The Pompey Supporters' Trust deal to buy Portsmouth Football Club remains firmly on track.

 

It is now three weeks since the Trust was given 'preferred bidder' status by administrator PKF, but although little has emerged about the process since, PST spokesperson Colin Farmery has assured fans things are progressing smoothly.

'It has been a very busy time for us all as there has been a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes towards concluding the deal,' he said.

'The delicate nature of the negotiations should not be underestimated, which has required detailed scrutiny from our legal and accountancy teams.

'We will be asking fans to commit their money to the biggest share offer ever of its type and as a result we recognise we need to ensure the deal is as water-tight as possible, not only for investors but also for the long-term future of the club

'We are now in the final stages of negotiating a deal which has never been done before, which obviously takes time as it is a "first".

'We'd like to give our thanks to everyone for their support and patience. It has been a tough few weeks for the football club on the pitch, so we are hoping for some very good news off the pitch shortly.’

Farmery explained some of the work which had been taking place, including the finalising of both the shareholders' agreement and the share prospectus.

'These two documents are vitally important, as they lay out the terms of our offer and the relationships between all the stakeholders in them. We have been working closely with Supporters' Direct on drafting them.

'As negotiations have progressed the contents have inevitably changed, but we feel we are now very close to having a final draft ready for distribution.

'We look forward to being able to put forward our proposals in the very near future and we are all frustrated by the fact we haven't been able to say much publicly lately.

'As a Trust we are very conscious of the fact we need to be as transparent as possible, especially after all that has gone on at our club in recent years,' he added.

The Trust aims to create the biggest community club in Britain, backed by around 2000 fans who have pledged almost £2m, partnering with a number of individual investors.

For more details on how you can be part of the bid visit http://www.communitypompey.co.uk

Weston Super Saint

Weston Super Saint

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2000 fans?

 

Not according to the last release it was only 1800 odd wasn't it?

 

And even then they only expected 75% to actually cough up any cash!

 

And what is all this about 'investors'? Are they claiming the fans that put money in will actually see a return on their 'investment'?

rallyboy

rallyboy

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look at your watches, we are at a very delicate time now....

 

Currently Appless is a loyal hero because he has achieved an amazing amount.

He has kept the club together and done a better job than anyone else could have done in the crisis he stepped into.

While scummahs mocked his record, he rose above it, he even laid on a free holiday for random players.

 

They had a points penalty to overcome and while mere mortals would have surrendered to the pressure, the eyebrowless coaching god took it in his stride and ushered his battling troops down a division withous a fuss, or a fight.

 

Since that relegation he has stood firm and turned Fatpipes into a packed fortress, it's only the inability of refs to cope with pressure that has let them down.

He has already spent next years money and assembled a squad that any Dockyard League club would envy.

 

 

So at 6pm tonight he is the mighty blue army's heroic leader, the man who will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them against the world, they write folk songs about him....a statue beckons.

 

 

 

Give it an hour and see if he has miraculously become a filthy judas - a villain who has abandoned them for a smaller club, but more of a sacking than a resignation because he had lost the dressing room - boo, nasty Michael!

 

They don't need him anyway, offloading him just opens the door for one of the big names to come in and awake the sleepiest giant that the world of fairytales has ever been.

 

So hold tight my Nutobs friends, the tugs are moving into position, the blue spin machine is about to perform the pluckiest of U-turns - it's Cotterill all over again, they haven't all spotted that he's useless until he leaves.

 

 

Cue hilarious Nige to Fratton myths emerging from Portsea pubs - I give that one another hour.

Saints foreva

Saints foreva

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A quick search of "Appleton" on Twitter:

 

Maxx! ‏@MaxMcLaughlin16

People slating Appleton when he should be Knighted... Sir Michael Appleton ! #WeLoveYouAppy #GuyWhittinghamsBlueAndWhiteArmy

 

Walkthe92 ‏@Walkthe9T2

Appleton gone to Blackpool I've just been told. A great shame says I. Good luck Appy.

 

David Le Page ‏@davideleparge

Bit gutted if Appleton goes to Blackpool, but fair play to him, he's done a great job at Pompey

 

Bruce Walkingshaw ‏@bruceyw17

Michael Appleton to Blackpool too by the looks of it. Not such a good day haha. Wish him the best of luck though, good manager! #PUP

 

Why do they rate him so highly? He's done **** all.

trousers

trousers

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@pn_neil_allen: His #Pompey obituary for the News is penned and the club statement is written. Now we all wait for Blackpool to confirm Appleton as boss.

 

Now might be a good time to sweep up any spare shares in Kleenex...

Colinjb

Colinjb

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Pompey obituary

 

What a beautiful combination of words.

 

Managerless, essentially 6 points adrift and potless.

 

But the fans are coming to save them! Yes, of course..... :lol:

St Lej

St Lej

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To be honest they will probably appoint someone who is an inprovement on Appy. Let's face it, there's a pretty ****ing wide scope to choose from

badgerx16

badgerx16

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From a Tangerines fans forum:

 

"Whats the hype about Michael Appleton? Hes' done nothing"

 

"Clues to who the new manager is....

1.Anagram of his surname is Notapple

2.He has an anoying Lancashire accent

3.He is a Nob Ender

4.His record at A south coast club is dire"

 

( Note : a 'Nob Ender' means a former Preston player )

 

"Dire? its worse than that..."

 

"What has Appleton achieved in management?"

Doctoroncall

Doctoroncall

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To close Appy's account at fat pipes, his sterling record (including cup games) is:

 

 

Played 51 won 13 drawn 11 lost 27

 

an average of 0.98 points per game and a win ratio of 25%. He will be sadly missed by the PTS!

ericofarabia

ericofarabia

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Think Adam Blackmore tweeted earlier that they will appoint from within due to still being in admin.

 

Surely they will simply loan in a manager for a month at a time :rolleyes:

 

You busy this month árry .... wanna earn a few bob so you can get the missus and your dog summat special for Xmas - don't worry about tax returns - we don't, but you should know that already!!

Chez

Chez

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Darren Gough on talk****e seemed unimpressed by all the talk of Appless having to work with the smallest of budgets saying on air that he knew for a fact that there were players there on big money.

krissyboy31

krissyboy31

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To close Appy's account at fat pipes, his sterling record (including cup games) is:

 

 

Played 51 won 13 drawn 11 lost 27

 

an average of 0.98 points per game and a win ratio of 25%. He will be sadly missed by the PTS!

Really makes you wonder why Blackpool (if they have ambitions to get back in the Prem) would even consider him.
badgerx16

badgerx16

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@solentsport: Appleton deal at Blackpool has just been finalised #pompey

 

Confirmed by BFC apparently - a one year rolling contract

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dubai_phil

dubai_phil

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Two fun snippets then.

 

What could possibly be the repercussions of the BDO takeover of PKF?

 

And quelle surprise appy's done a runner.

 

Now what was all that stuff about the Trust bid remaining on tick?

 

 

Oh sorry I misread an earlier post

LGTL

LGTL

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I can't believe having the bestest, most passionate fans and being at a MASSIVE club wasn't enough to keep Appy??

Kingsbridge Saint

Kingsbridge Saint

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Link on the BBC story quotes Appy as saying he had received no contact up until Tuesday night. Must have been a lie. Pompey employee in deception shocker. They all grow forked tongues when they go down there. Swamp Fever I reckon.

eurosaint

eurosaint

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Strange that late last night he said that he had not even spoken to Blackpool and then less than 24 hours later he is their new manager !

Lying b@stard !

Jonnyboy

Jonnyboy

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Hero to Zero already reading some of the comments. Seems like Rallyboy was right....again.

 

"He has just been on Sky Sports saying that he doesn't feel the trust's vision is realistic and them taken control would hinder his ability to help PFC recover up the leagues."

Mattio

Mattio

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Anyone heard the news he's just been on Sky Sports saying that he doesn't feel the trust's vision is realistic and them taken control would hinder his ability to help PFC recover up the leagues.

mcjwills

mcjwills

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"He has just been on Sky Sports saying that he doesn't feel the trust's vision is realistic and them taken control would hinder his ability to help PFC recover up the leagues."

Pugwash

Pugwash

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No, but I did hear that the Trust taking control would hinder Appy's ability to help PFC recover up the leagues and that he doesn't feel the trust's vision is realistic. Not sure if it was on Sky Sports.

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