Pompey await deduction

THE Premier League are set to confirm a nine-point deduction for Portsmouth later today as the club’s administrator yesterday revealed that talks with a takeover consortium have yet to lead to any proof of funds being produced.

League chiefs will meet administrator Andrew Andronikou ahead of a board meeting today where the points deduction is expected to be rubber-stamped.

He will also update the league on a proposed bid for the club by a group of unknown investors being fronted by property developer Rob Lloyd, best known for an appearance on Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire.