Portsmouth today appointed David Lampitt, the Football Association’s head of football integrity, as their new chief executive.

Peter Storrie has defended his part in Portsmouth’s financial crisis, but amazingly revealed he was paid the same win bonus as the players.

AVRAM GRANT reflected on a “sad day for football” after confirmation of Portsmouth’s nine-point deduction for going into administration all but relegated the club from the Premier League – and revealed he would meet the players today before deciding how best to tackle the remainder of the season.

Portsmouth’s administrator Andrew Andronikou admits he is still some way from securing a deal that would see the Barclays Premier League club taken over by new owners.

PORTSMOUTH’s administrator Andrew Andronikou claims former chief executive Peter Storrie must bear part of the blame for the crisis that has engulfed the club.

Portsmouth will return to the high court tomorrow where Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs will officially accept their move into administration.

Portsmouth midfielder Jamie O’Hara admits players’ wages often match their spending and says a possible pay cut could hurt some members of the Fratton Park dressing room.

Peter Storrie has denied any wrongdoing over allegations he breached regulations over a payment to an agent.

JAMIE O’HARA has confirmed he will make a decision about his international future after this summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa.

Portsmouth expect to be told today that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs accept the club have entered administration legitimately.

PORTSMOUTH have announced 85 redundancies but chief executive Peter Storrie will remain in his job while the club attempt to find a buyer.

Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou insists every aspect of the ailing club's finances will be "reviewed and scrutinised" - but has promised supporters he will save the south coast side.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has said he will tender his resignation when the administrators sell the club.

PORTSMOUTH chief executive Peter Storrie has admitted he has already begun talks with an administrator ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has admitted he has already begun talks with an administrator ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Portsmouth owner Balram Chainrai has been told at a meeting with Premier League chiefs that they cannot bail out the financially-stricken club.

PORTSMOUTH are set to become the first Premier League club to go into administration after owner Balram Chainrai served notice of his intention to put the club into the hands of insolvency experts on Friday.

PORTSMOUTH have accepted Sulaiman Al Fahim’s resignation from the board as the club continues to battle for survival under the threat of a winding-up order.

Portsmouth have confirmed they have accepted Sulaiman Al Fahim’s resignation as non-executive chairman.

Portsmouth today expressed surprise following claims that Sulaiman al Fahim intends to quit the club and pass on his shareholding to the supporters’ trust.

AVRAM GRANT has remained steadfast in his conviction that his side’s standards must not be allowed to drop despite the uncertainty surrounding the club’s future but even the manager’s defiant stand showed signs of weakening after the most painful of defeats.

PORTSMOUTH chief executive Peter Storrie is hopeful that a South African consortium will complete a deal to buy the cash-strapped south-coast club today.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie discussed walking away from football after an ugly confrontation with Southampton fans at the weekend as he left St Mary’s with his wife.

PORTSMOUTH claimed to have received two “serious” offers to buy the club during a hearing at the High Court when they were granted extra time to fight a winding-up petition from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs yesterday.

Portsmouth were given a stay of execution by the British High Court today as bosses were granted extra time to fight a winding-up petition.

Portsmouth was given a stay of execution today as bosses were granted extra time to fight a winding-up petition.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie remained locked in talks with representatives from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs this afternoon over a bid to halt a winding-up order against the club.

Portsmouth have a fourth owner within six months after a takeover by Hong Kong businessman Balram Chainrai was confirmed today – and the club could have a fifth before the season is out.

Portsmouth have a fourth owner of the season after a takeover by Hong Kong businessman Balram Chainrai was confirmed today – and the club could have a fifth before the year is out.

A LITTLE under 18 months ago Harry Redknapp returned to Portsmouth and was subjected to aggressive chants of ‘Judas’ after quitting for Spurs but must be the toast of the south coast again after rescuing his old club from financial meltdown. For the meantime, anyway.

MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini has admitted Adam Johnson is on his radar.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie admits his position at the club has become untenable.

PORTSMOUTH chief executive Peter Storrie has suggested he was left out of negotiations with Tottenham over the sale of Younes Kaboul.

Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara tops Portsmouth’s list of targets after the Premier League yesterday removed a transfer embargo on the south coast club.

Portsmouth’s transfer embargo has been lifted by the Premier League

PORTSMOUTH’S financial woes have increased after the club confirmed yesterday they are being sued by Sol Campbell for fees and bonuses their former defender claims he is owed.

Portsmouth’s financial woes have increased after the club confirmed today they are being sued by Sol Campbell for fees and bonuses their former defender claims he is owed.

CRISIS-HIT Portsmouth are threatening to sue the Premier League over the transfer ban imposed on the cash-strapped club.

Portsmouth have called on the Premier League to lift the transfer embargo on the club and could start legal proceedings.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is “confident” of clearing his name after being accused of an estimated £40,000 (€45,000) tax evasion.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was accused of a £40,000 tax evasion today.

Portsmouth's players finally received their wages for December amid a stinging rebuke from the Professional Footballers' Association.

Portsmouth’s players have finally received December’s salary, the club have confirmed.

Portsmouth players are finally expected to be paid their wages today but the Premier League and Professional Footballers' Association still have serious concerns over the long-term stability of the club.