Perrin 'sorry' after Pompey exit

Former Portsmouth coach Alain Perrin has spoken of his disappointment at how quickly his “adventure” with the club ended.

The Frenchman parted company with Pompey yesterday after a dismal start to the season which brought only two victories and left the club 17th in the Premiership.

“Having secured the club’s Premier League status last season I am disappointed that my adventure with Pompey has ended so quickly,” said Perrin.

“At a club where this season the objective was to stay in the Premier League the situation was difficult but not catastrophic.

“Results at the beginning of the season were affected by the late arrival of some key players, and illness and injury to other important players.

“I am sorry for our supporters that good performances at home did not reward us with the results we deserved.

“I would like to thank the players for their support and I believe that with reinforcements in attacking positions in January, the club can stay up.

“Finally I would like to wish the chairman Milan Mandaric and the entire squad the very best of luck.”