Harte-break for Pompey as Kilbane quits Wearside

PORTSMOUTH’S bid to take Leeds left-back Ian Harte to Fratton Park has collapsed as a result of complicated Premier League rules regarding loan deals.

Harte-break for Pompey as Kilbane quits Wearside

Pompey manager Harry Redknapp and his Leeds counterpart Peter Reid had agreed a season-long loan for the Republic of Ireland defender.

However, league rules state that clubs can only enter into two domestic loan deals the managers thought it was two from the Premier League plus others from the Nationwide.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited