Comments on: Pompey: On Everyone’s Mind

By: The Gaffer

The Gaffer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:52:12 +0000

I agree Bill. Portsmouth is a club that I have a soft spot for, and I’m glad that Paul Hart is still in charge. There are rumors in the tabloids that the new owner wants to bring in a big name manager, but I feel Hart should stay in charge and that the club, as AtlantaPompey points out, needs to stabilize first.

Cheers,
The Gaffer

By: billmapguy

billmapguy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:26:00 +0000

I appreciate this article. With the focus on the shambolic state of Portsmouth’s (mis)management, it’s importsant to remember that this is a club who play in a ground that is more appropriate for the Second Division circa 1980. 7 seasons in the top flight for a club of Portsmouth’s stature is an accomplishment. I see four points in the next three matches. Portsmouth held their own v. Villa and Everton, and I think they can get a result against Spurs (can’t wait to hear the crowd during that match). Paul Hart has done a credible job with such little resources.

By: AtlantaPompey

AtlantaPompey — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:25:07 +0000

I for one would like to see Pompey return to being just another Premier League club for a while. All this drama has my head spinning. Financial stability has returned. With it, hopefully, will come more points, a few players in January, a new training ground, and even a refurbished Fratton Park. With increased revenue, maybe then Pompey can push back up to the top half of the table and compete for honors.

The new owners sound like sensible businessmen. They are not promising to go buy Ronaldo and Messi and Kaka and clone Pele and George Best. They are promising that the club will be fully funded and continue to operate.

Now we can focus on the most important matter: winning football matches. First up: Harry brings his boys to Fratton Park. Should be a lot of fun!

By: Jables

Jables — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:16:43 +0000

I’ll give them three points in their next three fixtures with a loss to the Spurs and Wigan and a win over Hull City.

By: The Gaffer

The Gaffer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:29:08 +0000

After Portsmouth’s confidence building win against Wolves, Paul Hart’s side are positioned to build on that and begin winning more points to move them up the league ladder.

The next three games for Pompey are vital — against Tottenham, Hull City and Wigan Athletic. Seven points anyone?

Cheers,
The Gaffer