Gingeletiss Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 In portsmythmatics 5-2 is a clear stalemate, a draw, the board is split right down the middle - it could go either way, who gets the casting vote? Or is it that the three members of the Trust are split 2-1 and the other four don't give a sh!t as long as they get a supermarket? What about all the other 'shareholders', don't they get a vote!................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 He's gone. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26765666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Damn. Personally I reckon Awford will keep them up. Just by not having a complete f*ckwit in charge should be enough, even with their squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Does this mean Steve Coppell will no longer be doing all that tireless work he was definitely doing for no money? Big loss. There's a fair chance that Coppell will stay, I guess - only because nobody from pompey knows how to calculate a reduced and deferred percentage of £0 as a pay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Brilliant. Who pays up the remainder of his contract? Pompey? Pay up someone's contract? *puts mug of coffee down on desk* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 @pn_neil_allen: Barker gone, Awfs steps up as caretaker and expect very busy day on loan front as #Pompey push boat out financially on staying up. Spend, spend, spend.....Don't they ever ****ing learn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 @pn_neil_allen: Barker gone, Awfs steps up as caretaker and expect very busy day on loan front as #Pompey push boat out financially on staying up. Someone ask him if they 'pushed the boat out financially' to win the F.A Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Whatever war chest they had has just gone in compensation payments. Whether they stay up or go down they are skint next year so more LOLs for nutjobs everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 This is it fellow nutjobs. The final roll of the dice. Can Awful scrape enough points? Pull up a seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 And to think I spent all of 6 minutes photoshopping that picture of Barker this morning... A bit like a Skate's £1000 'share' in Pompey, I'll never get that back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Andy Awford taking charge might not be a bad thing. This is the man whose judgement is so bad, he once said Marc Wilson was worthy of Chelsea or Manchester United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 ‘Maybe it will take us to sit down today, really drill each other about this and get things right out there in the open.' ‘The manager is doing it and we are all listening to that.' ‘But maybe it will take one of us to get us together and get it sorted.’ You couldn't re-order those words so that they actually mean something, could you? As an EFL teacher I'm used to people mangling the English language and working out what they mean, but there are limits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 @pn_neil_allen: Have just spoken to Barker as he left. He had spent this morning trying to get players in before told of sacking. #Pompey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downthe36 Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 You show me a pompey fan, and I'll show you a toothless simpleton with no grasp of reality. Fixed that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 27 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 27 March, 2014 (edited) I would love to know how much compo Barker got and also when is McInnes presser scheduled to unveil Awfs? can't wait. Already Bob beech is congratulating the board on making the right decision but no mention of the shocking decision to appoint him in the first place. Edited 27 March, 2014 by Fitzhugh Fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Jim Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Who would they get to replace Barker? I did hear old Saggy chops could be shown the exit soon. A return to his spiritual home? Carlsberg don't dish out justice but if they did...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 27 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Someone ask him if they 'pushed the boat out financially' to win the F.A Cup. Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 this has to be the longest running saga in the history of sagas. When will it all end? Personally i hope it doesnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downthe36 Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 @pn_neil_allen: Barker gone, Awfs steps up as caretaker and expect very busy day on loan front as #Pompey push boat out financially on staying up. Spend, spend, spend.....Don't they ever ****ing learn? It's a disease down there, they just can't help themselves. They're like the gin drunk pensioner you see in Ladbrokes feeding the remains of their pension into the roulette machine with a tear rolling down their cheek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 So it's costing them money to get rid of Barker, it'll cost them money to bring in new players in what is essentially a seller's window... Wessex League can't be that far off after their next administration surely? Done Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simster Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Greetings and welcome. We still think we've got the bestest thread here though. And "Great posters" Please. Pipe down. The greatest posters and threads will be on a Pompey forum somewhere - home to The Best Fans In The World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 pity barkers gone but its looking more and more like the nightmare of the club falling into non league and a financial collapse is coming nearer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Solent reporting Barker sacked Retweeted by Kris Temple BBC Solent Sport @solentsport 6m Our sources say Richie Barker is sacked as #pompey manager And it's 'goodnight' from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Rochdale are tweeting videos of their goals if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Leake Saint Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Even my football hating Mrs is laughing at them. She just bounded up the stairs to my office to tell me that they've sacked Barker, with a huge grin on her face!! Married 25 years and she still knows how to please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 (edited) @bigadamsport: RT @solentsport: #pompey confirm Richie Barker sacking in statement. "mutual consent" according to club. Andy Awford tasked with keeping club up. Well there's a surprise....no need for the inconvenience of actually paying compensation then.... #sameoldpompey Edited 27 March, 2014 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Their past debts to players will always drag them down. Any fool could see that and this current venture should never ever have been allowed to happen. The only way for them is to be wound up and start again at the bottom of the pile under a new identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/portsmouth-football-club-statement-270314-1449029.aspx Richie Barker departs as manager Richie Barker has left his position as Portsmouth Football Club manager by mutual consent. Following a meeting between Richie and the board, both parties agreed that it was in the best interests of the club. Portsmouth Football Club would like to thank Richie for all his work and wish him well for the future. Andy Awford has been appointed caretaker manager until the end of the season. Read more at http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/portsmouth-football-club-statement-270314-1449029.aspx#LcogDF5xDcLUIc1X.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Well, Awford won none of his last five games in charge as caretaker so let's hope he stays consistent. I have to say that if I was a CEO, manager or player of another club approached today by Pompey seeking loanees I'd find it hard to keep a straight face before politely saying "Not today, thanks!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzie Saints Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 How can they bring in more players isn't the transfer Window shut or is it just emergency loans. I know I should keep up with events it's just so confusing following the fishy few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Well there's a surprise....no need for the inconvenience of actually paying compensation then.... #sameoldpompey I was hoping that he'd be due some compensation... there would've something almost poetic about the fact that he, a manager who could well be significantly responsible for their ultimate relegation out of the Football League, would sit alongside players who won them the FA Cup thanks to their unsustainable wages, on the same list of footballing debts. We certainly owe them all a debt of gratitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Please. Pipe down. The greatest posters and threads will be on a Pompey forum somewhere - home to The Best Fans In The World Brilliant and you're right of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 I expect mutual consent just avoids the term sacking which gets McInnes, Catlin and the board off the hook slightly by apportioning blame on to Barker who appears to accept it. It probably still means some form of pay off though. Why would Richie forego a payoff entirely? At the least he will be being paid to keep his trap shut about what a shambles it is down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Mutual consent or not, he won't have walked away empty handed. Why would he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 I'm praying that they bring Dean 'Relegation' Saunders in to get them over the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Not sure how much of a compensation package he'd be owed anyway. Press reports at the time of his appointment stated he was put on a 'standard rolling contract' but they didn't specify whether that was a week, a month, a year, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 According to Sport England today poor pitches are stopping people take up football... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Not sure how much of a compensation package he'd be owed anyway. Press reports at the time of his appointment stated he was put on a 'standard rolling contract' but they didn't specify whether that was a week, a month, a year, etc.. It was an annual rolling contract - It will cost them a years wages, which I guess will be somewhere between 75 - 120k (Not much win bonus to pay :) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 JOBSITE AD - Temporary role as caretaker hero. Possible Opportunity. Chance for really poor manager to come in, to have no effect, but to take responsibility for a couple of scratchy results that will keep a team in the football league. The successful candidate will be expected to have a track history three divisions higher and no self respect - they will also be asked to rebuild quite badly in the summer, while pretending they knew nothing about the finances, and moaning about lack of funds. They will also be responsible for delusional press conferences and be expected to work to a standard media template regarding fans, the club, performances, and the rewriting of history as it happens. After a short trial period as a hero the candidate is likely to be abused both verbally and physically, there may be a request for the inevitable payoff to be deferred at this time too. Wages will be much higher than elsewhere, but there is a pretty good chance the lucky winner won't actually get them. This is a prestigious role working with some of the best fans, the most experienced management structures in world sport, and with no real budget limitations of any sort. It's nothing to do with property developers at all. So if you think you have what it takes to revive the sleepiest giant ever, send your CV, wrapped around a bottle of pre-2000 Bollinger, to Mr McInnes, The Fortress Fatpipes Harbourdome, Debt Lane, Delusionton, Portsea, P1 K3Y. These contracts tend to run for about seven months, three of which will be unpaid. Those who fail to attach a stamp will be looked upon favourably. If you are still owed money from your last stint in this role, you need not apply. This had me laughing out loud, and the last two lines had me in stitches. Excellent, excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Mutual consent is the term usually used when a manager has agreed to accept a reduced (not usually none) compensation fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 @pn_neil_allen: #Pompey chasing sensational swoop for Jamie O'Hara on emergency loan. http://t.co/lthTqaJx6d m.twitter.com/pn_neil_allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdearlove Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Chasing Jamie O'Hara again. Nice line here: "However, Pompey have identified the 27-year-old as a player to get them out of relegation trouble and are prepared to create the finances to capture him." http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/pompey-chasing-o-hara-swoop-1-5963883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Chasing Jamie O'Hara again. Nice line here: "However, Pompey have identified the 27-year-old as a player to get them out of relegation trouble and are prepared to create the finances to capture him." http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/pompey-chasing-o-hara-swoop-1-5963883 Wow - that's fraud of Bank of England proportions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 I didn't realise football clubs could do quantitative easing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 More money spunked in a desperate bid to hang on to one slightly battered moth eaten golden share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 (edited) O'Hara was shyte the first time and has done nothing for Wolves since either. He wasn't even allocated a squad number at the start of this season. Bring it on. Another classic mistake in the making. Two desperadoes in reality. Edited 27 March, 2014 by TopGun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 Another one for the hero-turned-villain conveyor belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 I don't think O'Hara has played a first team game since November. How much of his reported 20k per week will Wolves be expected to cover ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 27 March, 2014 Share Posted 27 March, 2014 I don't think O'Hara has played a first team game since November. How much of his reported 20k per week will Wolves be expected to cover ? Well, at 2p in the pound I make that P****y will pay £400 (perhaps, if they have it) and Wolves will pay the other £19,600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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