Mandaric will bring in director of football

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric (pictured) today insisted he will bring a director of football to the club despite manager Harry Redknapp threatening: “If I’m not in control, I’m not here”.

Mandaric attempted to appease Redknapp, who has guided Portsmouth from relegation contenders in division one to an established Premiership side, by insisting the manager would retain as much authority and control as he enjoys today.