Grant revels in romance of cup

AVRAM GRANT hopes to enjoy the romance of the FA Cup as Portsmouth take a break from their relegation dogfight for today’s third-round tie against Coventry – declaring “one game can change everything”.

Pompey head into the new year rooted to the foot of the Premier League after losing 4-1 at home to Arsenal on Wednesday night – a 14th defeat of what has been a troubled season both on and off the pitch.

However, despite the ongoing financial uncertainty behind the scenes and no guarantees Grant will be able to strengthen the squad during this January transfer window, the Israeli coach is determined to enjoy the encounter with the 1987 winners.