Blades warn Pompey off Warnock

PORTSMOUTH chairman Milan Mandaric’s chances of bringing in Neil Warnock as manager have been hit after Sheffield United signalled their intentions to keep him at Bramall Lane.

But that did not stop the Fratton Park chief doing an about-turn and announcing the sacking of Alain Perrin after just eight months at Fratton Park.

Coach Joe Jordan will now take over in a caretaker-manager capacity for Saturday night’s home clash with champions and Premiership leaders Chelsea.