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To take the highest paid XI in the division and coach them to mid-table mediocrity amid chaotic disciplinary problems sets Cotterill apart from most managers.

 

Miracle worker? Maybe not, but he is certainly special...

 

Though I'm still not convinced about his definition of quality in the whole ongoing and disastrous quality over quantity experiment that he intends to repeat next season.

If there is one.

 

I've enjoyed the terrific job he's done as much as I'm enjoying the craggy old prossie-botherer's latest relegation debacle.

You can't take his spirit, but if you pop down to Upton Park you can have the three points anytime you fancy.

 

Class as always, rallyboy!

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Thanks euro - nice to have a reminder of the debt too: £20m + £17m, and would that still include renting part of the ground from Gaydy?

 

As ever, why Portsmouth? You could pick up a decent club with a decent ground and more support for half that..

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/apr/17/portsmouth-balram-chainrai-sale

 

Well that's it then, a done deal, they are now officially over all the traumas and heartaches and can move on to a perfect, healthy future under their new 'blue chip' owners !

Might as well close the thread immediately, been nice knowing you all :)

 

love it! 'sources close' to the seller & the man brokering the deal are talking it up. hmmm. Let me remain slightly sceptical about this one until they've actually signed & have the FA/FL approval.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/apr/17/portsmouth-balram-chainrai-sale

 

Well that's it then, a done deal, they are now officially over all the traumas and heartaches and can move on to a perfect, healthy future under their new 'blue chip' owners !

Might as well close the thread immediately, been nice knowing you all :)

 

Surely it can't be a coincidence that this piece of unsubstantiated good news pops up just as they are desperately trying to flog cash up front Season Tickets?

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I love how the news article makes it sound all professional with the word "arm" and "executive director" referenced.. when in reality, it's a man living above a watch shop with just a fax machine and some headed paper.

 

This thread is going to run.

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did Cotteril mention how few players he has? I notice Claridge stuck up for them on the League shownsaying Rocha should not have been sent off if the Cardiff player didnt. Well Steve the Cardiff player stood where he was and Rocha approached him aggressivily and put his head into the Cardiff player.

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did Cotteril mention how few players he has? I notice Claridge stuck up for them on the League shownsaying Rocha should not have been sent off if the Cardiff player didnt. Well Steve the Cardiff player stood where he was and Rocha approached him aggressivily and put his head into the Cardiff player.

 

Damn those pesky refs interpreting things to ALWAYS go against Pompey!

 

I'm loving the Russian takeover too by the way, as it's a win, win for Saints fans.

 

Win 1, they pass the F&PPT [there's no way they can but who knows!], and takeover. The club is then owned by some crooks with links to organised crime and Russian Mafia [deja vu all over again?]. We all know what happened the last time with Gady and co, which means lots more lols for us! Some more classic toilet bowl stadium plans wouldn't go a miss too :)

 

Win 2, they don't pass the F&PPT and there are no end of Skates crying about how it's all so unfair and the authorities have got it in for them. Forgetting of course that it was their club / fans[sic] who petitioned for much tighter rules governing the F&PPT in the first place :)

 

As for promotion, even the most delusional skates must have accepted the inevitable by now! With ten games to go I pointed out that they needed to average 1 point per match more than everyone else just to make the playoffs. With four games to go they have to now average 2.5 points per game more than everyone lower than 5th place :)

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That was a very bad piece of journalism. "Unnamed sources" and no background checks on either possible buyers. Had they made a simple Google-search, they would know what kind of dodgy Russians they are dealing with at Fratton.

 

Keith Harris is named

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Thanks euro - nice to have a reminder of the debt too: £20m + £17m, and would that still include renting part of the ground from Gaydy?

 

As ever, why Portsmouth? You could pick up a decent club with a decent ground and more support for half that..

 

I think the answer is that they are the only club with absolutely zeros standards on who they would sell themselves to. They would willingly whore themselves out to money launderers, child maimers and sons of murderous dictators. If the few are lucky Vladimir Aintgotapenny and Roman Dubious will take them over and launder enough filthy lucre through their cesspit of the club to keep it afloat for one more season. That's if they're lucky.

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I think the answer is that they are the only club with absolutely zeros standards on who they would sell themselves to. They would willingly whore themselves out to money launderers, child maimers and sons of murderous dictators. If the few are lucky Vladimir Aintgotapenny and Roman Dubious will take them over and launder enough filthy lucre through their cesspit of the club to keep it afloat for one more season. That's if they're lucky.

 

Cue the Gaddaffi boys to make a glorious entry into the bidding process !

:)

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"Maybe there's a bit of a downer on P*mpey at the moment, because I can't believe over the last few weeks of how we've been treated. I'm a little bit suspicious there."

 

Surely that comment is as blatant a claim that referees are dishonest as Fergie's was? However, it's probably better if the FA let it go 'cos we wouldn't want him banished to the stands when he seems to be demonstrating his lack of ability from the dugout.

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Just watched the Cardiff game on the Beeb - just like Mullins on Tuesday, Rocha was a clear red - he marched up to Bothroyd and at the very least shoved his face in his, but given he cut his own head it was clearly a butt. Cotterill is a prize kn0b if he can't see that. Ill-discipline & stupidity is the reason the skates are getting players sent off, not a global conspiracy.

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On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week, supporters buying their seat by cheque or using a Zebra Finance package should go to the ticket booths situated behind the Fratton end.

Fans renewing their season tickets with cash should visit the Frogmore Road ticket office.

Where do you think Chanaris office is - the farton end or the Frogmore road, end?

My money is on the frogmore road.

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On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week, supporters buying their seat by cheque or using a Zebra Finance package should go to the ticket booths situated behind the Fratton end.

Fans renewing their season tickets with cash should visit the Frogmore Road ticket office.

Where do you think Chanaris office is - the farton end or the Frogmore road, end?

My money is on the frogmore road.

 

Nice of them to help the muggers know where to go and wait.

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surely you're not suggesting that he's squeezing the last dregs of cash out prior to legging it??

 

Before their nasty overpaid squad disbands for the final time I wonder if Chanrai mentioned to the Russians his ongoing legal right to the majority of any transfer monies?

Or the fact that the surrounding land isn't included.

Do they know about the CVA?

or the pending court cases?

Or the liquidation investigation?

At least they have three years of parachute payments to come......

 

There must be loads of little surprises awaiting the unwary.

Hope they got someone better than Al Fahim to do the due diligence.

 

And in case no one mentioned it, Cotterill has worked miracles - he's a coaching genius - not a cheap option in desperate times.

Apparently

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I think we should help them out -

 

1) gaydamak owns part of the land that the stadium (loosest sense of the word) sits on

2) A previous Director is in court in May, the result of which, is likely to incur a points deduction

3) The squad will be down to 9 players in about 3 weeks time.

4) chinny boy has a personal claim to every transfer fee

5) There remains an ongoing investigation with insolvency commision.

6) There is an additional forsenic investigation into the affairs, that could well uncover some nasty old truths, that...................might incur another points deduction.

7) Unfortunately to break even, they had to spend next years parachute money.

8) There is no training ground.

9) 20 million left to pay on the CVA

10) The bestest fans in the world are very shy and don't like to leave the house, on a Saturday afternoon.

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Some back of a fag packet maths.

 

Chanarai is a secured creditor for 24 million

Gaydamak is secured for 5 million

The CVA is 20 million

 

Assuming, that chinny will walk for 24 million, , together with gaydamak and the CVA, that is 50 million commitment. Let's say that they didnt really spend all of next years parachute payments and there is still 30 million to come, Then that is 20 million to take them over.

 

They will then need to sign 15 players, say 5 loans, 5 frees and 5 with a fee..... being very reserved, say they can do all that for 5 million.

 

Then they need to stop the cash loss on gates of 12 - 14,000.

 

So say 30 million (Could be more, if they have spent next years parchute money) for a championship club, who need a new stadium, don't have any training facilities, face a points dedcution and whose crowds are falling.

 

That's a pretty big gamble....

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I think we should help them out -

 

1) gaydamak owns part of the land that the stadium (loosest sense of the word) sits on....................Hes got a finger in the car park site, But would expect that if the new(if they jump)ruski bosses have more clout than Gayboy.They might offer to help him move his Billy Buttlins to Siberia, and itall be all sorted.

2) A previous Director is in court in May, the result of which, is likely to incur a points deduction..................I take it (Innocent till proven guilty) dosnee apply to us the blue few then, And you pony boys can fret all you like, We have had are little points deduction, Lolz get over it.

3) The squad will be down to 9 players in about 3 weeks time....................................Blessing in disguise Less to fork out over the summer holls(every cloud ann-all that)

 

4) chinny boy has a personal claim to every transfer fee...............................Lolz not to many Renaldo's down hear to cash in on.

5)There remains an ongoing investigation with insolvency commission.

6) There is an additional forsenic investigation into the affairs, that could well uncover some nasty old truths, that...................might incur another points deduction.............Its only an investigation nuffinks come of it yet,

7) Unfortunately to break even, they had to spend next years parachute money...........Word as it you could have this little statement about rite!

8) There is no training ground...................Who needs a 5 mill training ground Skooooooooooolz car park as been alright up to now.

9) 20 million left to pay on the CVA.....................................................I expect there is some (small print) tucked away in a corner, just waiting to be used on a rainy day (99 year payup option)

10) The bestest fans in the world are very shy and don't like to leave the house, on a Saturday afternoon.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Theres a recession on, Don't worry when the sun comes out theyall be sneaking back,

 

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Oh come on, you MUST remember - they tried around 400 pages or so ago

Hell I'm sure someone from the few came on saying it was OK because he had links to Italian Football

 

Sorry Phil, I've tried to memorise the key details over the 38,272 posts but somehow I must have missed that one !!

I shall try to pay more attention in future but it really isn't fair that they keep offering us more and more scintillating f#ck ups to deal with on such a regular basis !

Such an inconsiderate bunch, and very smelly too :)

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I think we should help them out -

 

1) gaydamak owns part of the land that the stadium (loosest sense of the word) sits on

2) A previous Director is in court in May, the result of which, is likely to incur a points deduction

3) The squad will be down to 9 players in about 3 weeks time.

4) chinny boy has a personal claim to every transfer fee

5) There remains an ongoing investigation with insolvency commision.

6) There is an additional forsenic investigation into the affairs, that could well uncover some nasty old truths, that...................might incur another points deduction.

7) Unfortunately to break even, they had to spend next years parachute money.

8) There is no training ground.

9) 20 million left to pay on the CVA

10) The bestest fans in the world are very shy and don't like to leave the house, on a Saturday afternoon.

 

Sadly for us, if you are a Russian mafioso with hot cash burning a hole in your pocket, where better than the launderette/cesspit of the Poopey accounting system as devised by one P. Storrie to churn your funny money around to lose all trace of its origins. They've all been at it for years down there.

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Just a quick reminder of the sordid past, the blue few are a bit upset on their board as someone has just found out there seems to be a connection between the kids of the russians and chinny. Looks like they are family friends. How intriguing.

 

Anyone care to update this...

 

http://www.pompeyonline.com/?page_id=17

 

Music stopped. Time to pass the parcel again...

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I find it interesting that the russkies have turned up now and whether they have any links to Daddy.

 

As there is a chance that Daddy may be going to get off on the Money Laundering case in Israel.

Gaydamak money laundering charges may be dropped

.....minister of justice to signing the directive the coming into effect of this article until February 18, 2002, he only signed it on May 19, 2002, and the law was published on May 22, 2002.

http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000624723

 

Arcadi Gaydamak yesterday won a round in his ongoing court case: The judge ruled that the prohibition on money-laundering, on which most of the charges in the case against the Russian-Israeli businessman are based, didn't exist at that time.

http://english.themarker.com/gaydamak-wins-big-round-in-money-laundering-case-1.344712?localLinksEnabled=false

 

 

So all the bad times the Cheats FC have gone though over the past couple of years, because the "Family Business" had it bank accounts frozen in Israel, may have unnecessary.

 

Perhaps the "thickest fans in the world" should sue the FA/PL and demand their place back in the PL, because NO one believed them when they said Junior was the owner.

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Just a quick reminder of the sordid past, the blue few are a bit upset on their board as someone has just found out there seems to be a connection between the kids of the russians and chinny. Looks like they are family friends. How intriguing.

 

Any link to that?

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Very interesting prog. on Panorama right now about a crook taking over Notts County and defrauding loads of people.

 

Not directly relevant, but maybe the powers that be might have another thought about diligence and integrity in football takeovers.

 

Read this piece on the BBC website this morning about the programme tonight

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13109493

 

So they'll make a programme about Notts C whilst there is an investigation going on, but why not about Pompey? What (or is that who) is keeping everyone away from talking in the media about what has gone on?

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Read this piece on the BBC website this morning about the programme tonight

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13109493

 

So they'll make a programme about Notts C whilst there is an investigation going on, but why not about Pompey? What (or is that who) is keeping everyone away from talking in the media about what has gone on?

 

I think it's because so many high profile people are caught up in the mess and cover up (redknapp, scudermore, FA Bods etc), and anything revealed would bring the entire English game into disrepute.

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http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Online-Auction-More-Great-Items-Up-For-Grabs-2108.aspx

 

“We are so appreciative of the help Steve Allen, Mark Storey and everyone at the club are giving us.”

 

With absolute sincerity, I hope this does not turn into another shameful performance by pompey.

 

bringing terminally ill kids onto the pitch, presenting them with a giant cheque, only to never actually pay the charity is surely the most despicable act ever witnessed within English football.

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Cos AFAIK Poopey's owners haven't taken North Korea for a ride. Nor the head of MI5/6. Nor the ex England manager. Nor done over a bank.

 

But, among their previous owners, they have had a gun running, arms dealing, child maimer in their ranks. Sums up society really, you can kill the kids and the innocents but don't you dare roll over a bank. Sickening really.

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on a lighter note, it looks like cotters may have been wrong about the global conspiracy unfolding within his NPC premium XI, the FA might do em for £50k.

 

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/great-matches/pompey_face_probe_over_card_pile_up_1_2606707

 

"If a club cannot then provide a reasonable explanation for their record, they will be either warned or fined up to £50,000."

 

Oh noes stevo, tell you what, just play back your recording from saturday, 'im a bit suspicious'...

 

The best paid XI didnt even get a mention in the NPC best XI this year, which is strange considering the quality over quantity approach. When you are outbidding the league leaders (and 2rd richest club in the land), you would think you are buying top quality:

 

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/great-matches/pompey_stars_miss_out_on_pfa_recognition_1_2606757

 

Fancy seeing the JPT skates?:

 

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Lift-The-Football-League-Trophy-2104.aspx

 

If they can stay out of liquidation, they might get a shot at it, on the slide out of the FL.

 

Fear not people, the skates will not make the same mistakes again, or will they?

 

http://www.fansonline.net/pompey-fans/article.php?id=296

 

the article features one of storries all time classic statements, "the ultimate betrayl". what an absolute classic peter, you, accusing somebody else, of "the ultimate betrayl"

 

Will the pompey virtual alliance and the PST come out and expose the ruskies for what they are? or will they get down on their knees and stick they tongues out for the happy ending the money launderers are going to get.

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http://www.fansonline.net/pompey-fans/article.php?id=296

 

Will the pompey virtual alliance and the PST come out and expose the ruskies for what they are? or will they get down on their knees and stick they tongues out for the happy ending the money launderers are going to get.

 

The answer of what should happen is in the last paragraph of that article....

 

Question, question, question them. Use that well known Pompey scepticism to look for the truth. Time to learn from history - judge PFC’s owners by their actions, not their words.

 

Shame they've not used that well known Pompey scepticism over the last few years. But will they have learnt their lesson and judge Pompey's potential new owners by their previous actions? Thought not....

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Ya know? I never ever wanted poopy to die and go away. I was always of the opinion that we should ALL have a team to follow.

 

I have officially had enough now. The deception, lies, cheating, illegality..........I can't wait now until this thread is redundant because they are no more.

 

Sport and the great game went out of the window years ago for this lot. time for them to go. I have reached the end of my charity as far as their case is concerned.

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And I reckon that many of them, in an overinflated hatred of us 'pony boys', wouldn't hesitate to go through it all again in an effort to gain the upper hand.

 

Fishin ESB? ok i will bite, we haven't lost the (upper hand) Yet! You haven't been promoted YET! Not in the same league yet!

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Music stopped. Time to pass the parcel again...

 

... a parcel full of shit.

 

Ya know? I never ever wanted poopy to die and go away. I was always of the opinion that we should ALL have a team to follow.

 

I have officially had enough now. The deception, lies, cheating, illegality..........I can't wait now until this thread is redundant because they are no more.

 

Sport and the great game went out of the window years ago for this lot. time for them to go. I have reached the end of my charity as far as their case is concerned.

 

Welcome to the large (and I'm sure ever-expanding) club!

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