Struggling Pompey sack Hart

PORTSMOUTH could have their next manager in place for Saturday’s home clash with Manchester United after Paul Hart was dismissed by the south coast club.

The club already have an ideal replacement for Hart at the club, after bringing in former Chelsea manager Avram Grant as director of football last month. Pompey intend to make a swift appointment, however, last night Grant reportedly ruled himself out of the running to succeed Hart.

Coaches Paul Groves and Ian Woan have been put in temporary charge of the Portsmouth first team.