Appleton Not Told Identity of Third Man Fri 27th Jan 2012 11:16 Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton admits that he hasn’t officially been told the identity of the third Pompey player the Blues are targeting. As reported last night, we understand goalkeeper Stephen Henderson is the third man on boss Paul Jewell’s wish list along with Jason Pearce and Joel Ward. |
Henderson Town's Third Portsmouth Target Thu 26th Jan 2012 22:28 TWTD understands that goalkeeper Stephen Henderson is the third player the Blues are trying to sign from crisis club Portsmouth. Last week we revealed that Town were chasing defensive duo Jason Pearce and Joel Ward, who manager Paul Jewell is continuing to pursue. |
Town Move for Five - Three From Pompey Thu 26th Jan 2012 07:22 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that the Blues have lodged bids for five players, three understood to be from Portsmouth. The pursuit of Pompey pair Jason Pearce (pictured) and Joel Ward continues, with a third player also now targeted. |
St Ledger Back in Favour at Leicester Wed 25th Jan 2012 09:14 Town target Sean St Ledger appears to be very much back in favour at Leicester having been put on the transfer list after falling out with boss Nigel Pearson at Christmas. St Ledger was close to joining the Blues earlier in the month until the Foxes cancelled the deal with the Irish international required to cover for Sol Bamba, who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations. |
Pompey Winding Up Order Confirmed as Talks Continue Tue 24th Jan 2012 17:03 Portsmouth were this afternoon officially issued with the winding up petition relating to £1.6 million in PAYE not paid to HMRC. Speaking at the weekend, Andrew Andronikou, joint-administrator for Pompey’s parent company Convers Sports Initiatives, said the situation could lead to player sales with the Blues having made two unsuccessful bids for Joel Ward (pictured) and Jason Pearce over the last 10 days. |
Second Bid for Portsmouth Duo Turned Down Mon 23rd Jan 2012 16:37 Portsmouth have rejected Town’s second offer for Joel Ward (pictured) and Jason Pearce, according to reports on the south coast. The Blues made an increased bid, which we understand to have been £1.6 million, earlier today having had their initial offer - reportedly £1 million - rebuffed last week. |
Town Make Second Bid for Pompey Pair Mon 23rd Jan 2012 14:23 Town have lodged their expected second bid for Portsmouth pair Joel Ward and Jason Pearce (pictured). On Saturday, manager Paul Jewell said he would be discussing whether the Blues would increase their offer with owner Marcus Evans and chief executive Simon Clegg, the first having been rebuffed last week. |
Portsmouth Set to Hold Player Sales Talks Mon 23rd Jan 2012 11:28 Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton says he is expecting to hold talks with chief executive David Lampitt regarding player sales with Pompey subject to a winding up order over unpaid PAYE totalling £1.6 million. Last week, the Blues made a bid believed to be £1 million for Jason Pearce and Joel Ward (pictured) with a second offer appearing certain in the next few days if one hasn't already been lodged since Saturday. |
Pompey Crisis Could Lead to Player Sales Sun 22nd Jan 2012 19:02 Town’s chances of signing Portsmouth pair Jason Pearce (pictured) and Joel Ward appear to have increased after Pompey were issued with a winding up petition by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. The Hampshire club, whose proposed takeover collapsed at the end of last week, owe £1.6 million in unpaid PAYE. |
Jewell Slams More Calamitous Defensive Errors Sat 21st Jan 2012 18:19 Town boss Paul Jewell was again left shaking his head after more calamitous individual defensive errors handed Leeds a 3-1 win they hardly deserved at Elland Road. Jewell admitted that the mistakes against the West Yorkshiremen took things to a new level. |