Gordon Strachan turned down the chance to become Portsmouth manager so as not to sour memories of his time at local rivals Southampton.

Rafael Benitez is becoming increasingly concerned by Liverpool’s inability to finish off their opponents.

Arjan de Zeeuw admits he still "can’t believe" former Pompey manager Harry Redknapp has taken over the helm at local rivals Southampton.

VELIMIR ZAJEC, whose controversial arrival at Fratton Park convinced Harry Redknapp to quit as manager, could stay in charge of Portsmouth for the rest of the season.

Tim Howard is set to revert to bench duty tomorrow despite keeping a clean sheet in Manchester United’s Carling Cup victory over Arsenal.

Portsmouth coach Kevin Bond has warned striker Lomana LuaLua that he must prove himself 100% fit to stand a chance of facing West Brom on Saturday.

HARRY REDKNAPP and Jim Smith quit Portsmouth because of the appointment of Velimir Zajec as executive director of the club, it was revealed yesterday.

Caretaker manager Velimir Zajec was given a welcome boost today in Portsmouth’s first game since the resignation of Harry Redknapp.

PORTSMOUTH chairman Milan Mandaric has cast doubt over his own future at Fratton Park after fans’ hostile reaction to manager Harry Redknapp’s departure.

HARRY REDKNAPP yesterday claimed he had jumped and not been “pushed” out of Portsmouth following a stormy relationship with owner Milan Mandaric.

David Unsworth has expressed his shock at Harry Redknapp’s resignation as Portsmouth manager.

Harry Redknapp today maintained it was his decision to quit as Portsmouth manager.

Harry Redknapp has resigned as manager of Portsmouth today.

Portsmouth have called a press conference for 1.15pm today amid speculation Harry Redknapp and Jim Smith could be set to depart.

JIM SMITH’S future as assistant manager at Portsmouth is in doubt as the fall-out from executive director Velimir Zajec’s appointment continues.

Jim Smith’s future as assistant manager at Portsmouth is in doubt as the fall-out from executive director Velimir Zajec’s appointment continues.

Harry Redknapp has warned Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric that he will not accept uninvited intervention from new executive director Velimir Zajec in team affairs and transfer dealings.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is in the dark over reports linking Velimir Zajec to a director of football role at Fratton Park.