Adams issues Defoe quit threat

TONY ADAMS has warned Portsmouth owner Alexandre Gaydamak that he will quit as manager if the club sells Jermain Defoe — or any other players he wants to keep — in the January transfer window.

Defoe spurned a hat-trick of chances to bury wobbling West Ham on Saturday, but his off-day did not diminish his standing in Adams’ eyes.

“He is going to help me stay in this job by scoring goals,” Adams reflected. “He’s a threat and I’m sure there will be some big clubs trying to get him but hands off because he’s mine.