Fitzhugh Fella Posted 31 May, 2016 Author Share Posted 31 May, 2016 Not quite, but he'll eat his hat if Cook doesn't get them promoted (although he rather craftily didn't put a timescale on it, although he did call it "one last hurrah"...) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32756238 Time to go? Nah he is box office popcorn material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 PAUL COOK believes his current Pompey options are good enough to get out of League Two. Pompey used 33 players in league action last term, but Cook sees his current options as enough to fight for promotion. He said: ‘We’ve put this club in that position now. If we didn’t change the squad we’d challenge. ‘It’s good enough to challenge. Now, can we take that on? That’s the question. Rough translation, "there's no money available" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 "It's good enough to challenge" Really?! Can't wait to see what happens when the bestest challenge falls just short again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Well yes.... The squad were good enough to challenge but not good enough to win. Which is why they failed to get out of League Two. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 33 players - Sounds a lot for a League 2 club, certainly not going to lead to a group of players gelling as a unit. Does anyone know how this compares with other bottom league clubs? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 33 players - Sounds a lot for a League 2 club, certainly not going to lead to a group of players gelling as a unit. Does anyone know how this compares with other bottom league clubs? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk And also, how many were loans and won't be there next season? Good enough to challenge - probably not without the loanees they had this season.... Which is why they failed to get out of League Two. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 33 players - Sounds a lot for a League 2 club, certainly not going to lead to a group of players gelling as a unit. Does anyone know how this compares with other bottom league clubs? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Having lost their millionaire and drastically cut back, Newport had 19 players on full-time contracts last season (of which 3 were youth team kids on dirt cheap deals), the rest were loans (there were 9). Can't do the loan thing any more unless they're season long loans, it's going to make a big difference. They've released 13 already this summer, currently have 19 pros (though around 8 haven't signed new one-year deals yet and are may be only technically still at the club for now until July 1st) including 7 kids who tangibly aren't good enough at the moment and two of those they've offered new deals to are thought to have signed for someone else. 33 is bloody ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 "It's good enough to challenge" Really?! Can't wait to see what happens when the bestest challenge falls just short again. "Good enough to challenge" doesn't sound that confident. Sounds like code for "good enough for top 10 and hopefully we'll get lucky". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Just seen this on a boozer down there. Had to pull over to get a picture. Was also in danger of crashing my car from laughing so much! Confused by the quotation marks surrounding 'Proud'. Almost like they're being sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 (edited) Just seen this on a boozer down there. Had to pull over to get a picture. Was also in danger of crashing my car from laughing so much! Could have been the title of this thread when they were in the PL. Edited 1 June, 2016 by buctootim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Rough translation, "there's no money available" He has got a point, on the form guide over the last few months of the season ( if you don't count the draws and the losses ) they are top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Just seen this on a boozer down there. Had to pull over to get a picture. Was also in danger of crashing my car from laughing so much! Confused by the quotation marks surrounding 'Proud'. Almost like they're being sarcastic. That's made my day that has! Cheers[emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 The very definition of tinpot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 He has got a point, on the form guide over the last few months of the season ( if you don't count the draws and the losses ) they are top. Joint top, surely. On points difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 (edited) Still failed to get out of League Two though, didn't they. Again. Actually, a thought occurs to me..... I wonder if we are seeing the skates copying the mighty Saints here - small improvements, season on season. 16th last season, 6th this season but missing out in the playoffs. So does that mean next season we will see them actually get to the playoff final? And then will they miss out again but get automatic promotion the next season? Edited 1 June, 2016 by Mr Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Still failed to get out of League Two though, didn't they. Again. Actually, a thought occurs to me..... I wonder if we are seeing the skates copying the mighty Saints here - small improvements, season on season. 16th last season, 6th this season but missing out in the playoffs. So does that mean next season we will see them actually get to the playoff final? And then will they miss out again but get automatic promotion the next season? The ongoing hilarity they cause as they career around the mud flats of lower league football in their exploding clown car of a club would be sadly missed if they ever confronted their sordid past and faced up to their problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Just seen this on a boozer down there. Had to pull over to get a picture. Was also in danger of crashing my car from laughing so much! Confused by the quotation marks surrounding 'Proud'. Almost like they're being sarcastic. Hilarious. Is that Christmas lights or rats strung up to 'age' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Watch out though. They have had "incredible" season ticket sales today! http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/pompey/pompey-report-incredible-day-of-season-ticket-sales-1-7411465 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Watch out though. They have had "incredible" season ticket sales today! http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/pompey/pompey-report-incredible-day-of-season-ticket-sales-1-7411465 1,000...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Hilarious. Is that Christmas lights or rats strung up to 'age' Cobwebs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Skates over the moon that Plymouth lost. So very bitter from them. Also saw this. The myth lives on... I still can't decide which hurts more. Their deliberate loss to WBA which sent us down, or Norris's last gasp equaliser at SMS which denied us promotion back to the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Five years to this day, another fine chapter in the saga http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13614706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Five years to this day, another fine chapter in the saga http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13614706 A link simply doesn't do it justice. Given what was posted on here and ruffmania, whilst lumpitt and the blue few creamed their pants. Lampitt still works in football and even had the nerve to claim back money under the footballing debt rule. When the married cousins come on here, remind them of this. Hysterical. Convers Sports Initiatives, controlled by London-based Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov, have completed their takeover of Portsmouth. They purchased the Championship club from Sports Holdings (Asia) Ltd after "several months of negotiations". Portsmouth chief executive David Lampitt said: "I am pleased to welcome the club's new owners and very much look forward to working with them. "In CSI, I believe we have found owners who will take the long-term view." CSI owners Antonov, Roman Dubov and former Leeds United chief executive Chris Akers have passed the Football League's fit and proper persons' test. They already own a growing list of sports teams, franchises and rights, with current interests including the World Rally Championship, PowerPlay Golf, Spartak Moscow ice hockey team, Ferrari Team Russia and the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race. Balram Chainrai Chainrai was appointed as chairman in October 2010 " We have taken this club during the worst times and brought it to safe grounds from near extinction Balram Chainrai, Levi Kushnir and Deepak Chainrai Outgoing Portsmouth owners Antonov, 36, said: "We have conducted extensive due diligence and held detailed negotiations with a number of clubs in the English Premier League, Championship, League One and Scottish Premier League over the past 12 months. "We ultimately selected Portsmouth because of its history, loyal fan base and its potential to return to the Premier League. "The supporters are amongst the most passionate in the game and that gives the business a strong foundation to build on. "We look forward to working with all those connected with Portsmouth including the management, players, employees and sponsors, as well as developing close ties with the city of Portsmouth and the community." CSI were behind a failed bid for Bournemouth last summer, but have been successful on this occasion in securing the sale of Portsmouth from Hong Kong businessman Balram Chainrai, director of Sports Holdings (Asia) Ltd. Chainrai first took over at Fratton Park in February 2010, placing Portsmouth in administration after initially investing £17m in the club, and "reluctantly" assuming control when previous owner Ali Al Faraj defaulted on loan payments due to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joneth Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Still failed to get out of League Two though, didn't they. Again. Actually, a thought occurs to me..... I wonder if we are seeing the skates copying the mighty Saints here - small improvements, season on season. 16th last season, 6th this season but missing out in the playoffs. So does that mean next season we will see them actually get to the playoff final? And then will they miss out again but get automatic promotion the next season? They could have 7 years of continuous improvement culminating in a glorious...16th in L1 Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Balram Chainrai will forever go down in history as a Saints legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Reflecting on a few of the nostalgia posts it has to be said - I think they have been the worst run and worst behaved club in football league history. Most clubs find that one administration is enough of a warning, but to strut straight from one into another, only pausing briefly to outbid solvent clubs for overpriced journeymen while ignoring a cva that was only reluctantly agreed to distract from the theft of a pension fund. Incredible. The gem in this crown of sh!t was accepting that cheque for the kids' cancer charity on the pitch, but keeping the money. That will take some beating by another club. Yes, we have a winner. If the kids maimed by their owner still had legs they would stand up and applaud them. #karma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 Just seen this on a boozer down there. Had to pull over to get a picture. Was also in danger of crashing my car from laughing so much! Confused by the quotation marks surrounding 'Proud'. Almost like they're being sarcastic. At least they have invested in a sign that will be useful for a few seasons, unlike some of the players Pompey have signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 At least they have invested in a sign that will be useful for a few seasons, unlike some of the players Pompey have signed. Judging by the badge they've used, this probably isn't the first time they've put it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 How about a dare. Pint to anyone who goes in the pub and innocently asks "How long has that sign been up for?".. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 On a match day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 June, 2016 Share Posted 1 June, 2016 #beyondparody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 2 June, 2016 Share Posted 2 June, 2016 #beyondparody I count 17. Incredible support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 2 June, 2016 Share Posted 2 June, 2016 I count 17. Incredible support. Yes, but those 17 are worth 17 gazillion of our jealous sad plastic season ticket holders. Or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 2 June, 2016 Share Posted 2 June, 2016 Two things: 1) That sign has their badge before the badge before the badge before the badge on it, which means that either someone didn't know what they were doing and had no idea what the club's badge actually was when they made it (surely not? though the "PROUD" is a clue...), or, and this one I like - they actually made it when they were in the Championship before they got promoted to the Prem back in 2003, and they were actually celebrating the possibility of a relegation. It is the only time they've actually had that badge and been within one division of League One since League One has been called League One. 2) Be fair, I've counted nearly 35 of them. If I adapt the maths I used when Saints fans queued up for the all red adidas kit we really hated, when there were 6 times as many people in the club's photo, and extrapolate how long it takes to process a ticket purchase for everyone in the picture via that method... I'd be very sad indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 2 June, 2016 Share Posted 2 June, 2016 #beyondparody Are you absolutely sure that's not the queue for the Sunshine Fun bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 June, 2016 Share Posted 2 June, 2016 #beyondparody seriously? jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 2 June, 2016 Share Posted 2 June, 2016 Programme on BBC1 now about selling 'legal highs'. It's based on a dealer in Portsmouth which probably explains why they all support the skates. They're all high as a kite and imagine they're watching Champions League football. Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 2) Be fair, I've counted nearly 35 of them. does that include the ones on the right hand side who look to have changed their minds and are facing the wrong direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 the ones on the right hand side who look to have changed their minds and are facing the wrong direction? They all look like those people in early 19thC photographs when they all look at the new fangled stuff the photographer is holding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 look over yonder, tis an iron bird in the sky...we must burn a witch to save the harvest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/pompey/matt-taylor-speaks-out-on-pompey-return-1-7413019 MATT TAYLOR has played down talk of an emotional return to Pompey. The Blues hero will not be plying his trade at Fratton Park next season. Taylor has spoken of the special connection he has with the club he made his name at. But the 34-year-old explained he still has ambitions of playing the game at a higher level than League Two. Really? Playing in the Championship is more desirable than a triumphal return to the Mecca of Division 4 football? Get away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 Nice Biro. Any chance of someone putting that picture in the background up on the wall at some point? #tinpot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 Nice Biro. Any chance of someone putting that picture in the background up on the wall at some point? #tinpot LOL. The sign above his head looks like it lights up as well - like something you'd find on a B&B in Blackpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 Nice Biro. Any chance of someone putting that picture in the background up on the wall at some point? #tinpot Why play L1 football when you can get a higher wage playing in L2 for Portsmouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 I feel dirty. Just as I came over Butser Hill this evening a blue transit covered in Portsmouth signs drove up the Petersfield slip road. It also had the sign 'Books Purchased' emblazoned on the sides. I was sorely tempted to open the window and give it an appropriate salute but, Rallyboy can vouch for my ladylike decorum and refained nature, I forebore to do so. I averted my eyes from TCWTB who was no doubt driving. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 3 June, 2016 Share Posted 3 June, 2016 You have indeed seen the chosen one. If you listened carefully you would have heard the slosh of the chemical toilet as he cornered, the very one that his crew share as they travel the motorways of the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 4 June, 2016 Share Posted 4 June, 2016 I feel dirty. Just as I came over Butser Hill this evening a blue transit covered in Portsmouth signs drove up the Petersfield slip road. It also had the sign 'Books Purchased' emblazoned on the sides. I was sorely tempted to open the window and give it an appropriate salute but, Rallyboy can vouch for my ladylike decorum and refained nature, I forebore to do so. I averted my eyes from TCWTB who was no doubt driving. :-) You have indeed seen the chosen one. If you listened carefully you would have heard the slosh of the chemical toilet as he cornered, the very one that his crew share as they travel the motorways of the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 4 June, 2016 Share Posted 4 June, 2016 I wish I could go to POL and get some quotes about how they are all laughing about is currently but technology issues mean I can't at the moment. So we will just have to pretend how jealous we are of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 5 June, 2016 Share Posted 5 June, 2016 They never learn - new player, same old template. And the sought-after central midfielder, who ignored offers from other clubs to join the Blues, is targeting a season to savour on the south coast. He said: ‘The manager sold me the potential of the club, the history of the club and what it means to play for a club the size of Portsmouth. ‘When that call comes it is not one you can turn down. It is now up to us to really give them something to cheer about. Having experienced the atmosphere on the final day of the season – a game Northampton won 2-1 – the midfielder was won over by the passionate support of the home fans. He said: ‘I remember coming down for the game with Northampton and seeing a sea of blue around Portsmouth. ‘The whole community was blue and the atmosphere on the day was incredible. ‘I couldn’t even hear my team-mates next to me because it was so loud! ‘That was something that stuck with me. ‘Seeing what this club is like and how passionate the fans are – it doesn’t come around very often. ‘And for that to be your home support and to play in front of that week in, week out, it is going to be special. ‘That was one of the main reasons why I made the decision.’ Yeah, that and the wages that other clubs wouldn't be stupid enough to match. [/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 5 June, 2016 Share Posted 5 June, 2016 They never learn - new player, same old template. And the sought-after central midfielder, who ignored offers from other clubs to join the Blues, is targeting a season to savour on the south coast. He said: ‘The manager sold me the potential of the club, the history of the club and what it means to play for a club the size of Portsmouth. ‘When that call comes it is not one you can turn down. It is now up to us to really give them something to cheer about. Having experienced the atmosphere on the final day of the season – a game Northampton won 2-1 – the midfielder was won over by the passionate support of the home fans. He said: ‘I remember coming down for the game with Northampton and seeing a sea of blue around Portsmouth. ‘The whole community was blue and the atmosphere on the day was incredible. ‘I couldn’t even hear my team-mates next to me because it was so loud! ‘That was something that stuck with me. ‘Seeing what this club is like and how passionate the fans are – it doesn’t come around very often. ‘And for that to be your home support and to play in front of that week in, week out, it is going to be special. ‘That was one of the main reasons why I made the decision.’ Yeah, that and the wages that other clubs wouldn't be stupid enough to match. [/i] Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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