Pompey chief Andronikou blasts licence decision

PORTSMOUTH’S administrator Andrew Andronikou has condemned the FA and Premier League decision to block the club’s entry into next season’s Europa League as “a shambles”.

A joint statement from the two bodies said they would not consider a late application from Portsmouth for a UEFA club licence due to their financial problems.

However, Andronikou said Portsmouth are refusing to accept defeat and would go to UEFA to try to gain a place in the competition.