Portsmouth

[Freddy Adu]

Derby boss Davies won't panic in market
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Derby County boss Billy Davies won't consider paying over the odds for new signings. Davies said: "It would be nice to have everything sorted for our opener with Portsmouth on August 11.
"The market has gone crazy this summer but that's modern football.
"It's very easy right now to sign players if you are prepared to pay over top dollar on fees and wages.
"But if you want value for money you must wait until the sensible negotiations start in the last week of the transfer window.
"That's when the best deals are done."

[Freddy Adu]

Derby boss Davies won't panic in market
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Derby County boss Billy Davies won't consider paying over the odds for new signings. Davies said: "It would be nice to have everything sorted for our opener with Portsmouth on August 11.
"The market has gone crazy this summer but that's modern football.
"It's very easy right now to sign players if you are prepared to pay over top dollar on fees and wages.
"But if you want value for money you must wait until the sensible negotiations start in the last week of the transfer window.
"That's when the best deals are done."

[Freddy Adu]

Liverpool boss Benitez happy with Hong Kong campaign
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was delighted with their Hong Kong campaign. Speaking after Friday's Asia Trophy Final defeat, the Spaniard revealed the trip had helped not only fitness, but also team spirit.
"It's disappointing to lose but it has been a useful tournament for us," Benitez said. "The players have shown their levels, we've had some competitive matches, training has been good and the players have bonded well.
"We have to improve but the team is playing well and creating chances. We had plenty of possession and chances against Portsmouth, I just think we need to be fitter."

[Freddy Adu]

Taylor facing uncertain Portsmouth future
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth left-back Matt Taylor faces an uncertain future. The Mail on Sunday says Taylor has been told he cannot be guaranteed a first team place despite scoring some spectacular goals last season.

[Freddy Adu]

Liverpool boss Benitez happy with Hong Kong campaign
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was delighted with their Hong Kong campaign. Speaking after Friday's Asia Trophy Final defeat, the Spaniard revealed the trip had helped not only fitness, but also team spirit.
"It's disappointing to lose but it has been a useful tournament for us," Benitez said. "The players have shown their levels, we've had some competitive matches, training has been good and the players have bonded well.
"We have to improve but the team is playing well and creating chances. We had plenty of possession and chances against Portsmouth, I just think we need to be fitter."

[Freddy Adu]

Taylor facing uncertain Portsmouth future
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth left-back Matt Taylor faces an uncertain future. The Mail on Sunday says Taylor has been told he cannot be guaranteed a first team place despite scoring some spectacular goals last season.

[Freddy Adu]

Derby fail in bid for Portsmouth's Griffin
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Derby County have failed in a bid for Portsmouth fullback Andy Griffin. The Mail on Sunday says ex-Newcastle right-back Griffin has rejected a move to Pride Park.

[Freddy Adu]

Derby fail in bid for Portsmouth's Griffin
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Derby County have failed in a bid for Portsmouth fullback Andy Griffin. The Mail on Sunday says ex-Newcastle right-back Griffin has rejected a move to Pride Park.

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth must drop Lualua asking price
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth must drop their asking price for Lomana Lualua if he is to be sold this summer. West Ham have been linked with Lualua, but the Mail on Sunday says Pompey's £4 million asking price is putting off potential buyers.

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth must drop Lualua asking price
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth must drop their asking price for Lomana Lualua if he is to be sold this summer. West Ham have been linked with Lualua, but the Mail on Sunday says Pompey's £4 million asking price is putting off potential buyers.

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss: Nugent will get Premiership goals
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is confident David Nugent will get goals in the Premiership. "David's going to be all right, he needs time," Redknapp said.
"It was a tough game (against Liverpool), he was playing against two very good central defenders. "It takes time for players to bed in, John Utaka needs it as well.
"It's a big step up in class to what they've played before for one or two of them and hopefully they'll adjust very quickly."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss: Nugent will get Premiership goals
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is confident David Nugent will get goals in the Premiership. "David's going to be all right, he needs time," Redknapp said.
"It was a tough game (against Liverpool), he was playing against two very good central defenders. "It takes time for players to bed in, John Utaka needs it as well.
"It's a big step up in class to what they've played before for one or two of them and hopefully they'll adjust very quickly."

[Freddy Adu]

Redknapp plans more Portsmouth additions
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits his summer spending is not over. "I know what we need," he said.
"I still think we need to strengthen one or two areas of the team that's for sure. I've no doubts about that.
"We're still looking. If you want to survive in this league, you need to keep improving and first try to maintain your Premier League status and then try and finish in the top half."

[Freddy Adu]

Redknapp plans more Portsmouth additions
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits his summer spending is not over. "I know what we need," he said.
"I still think we need to strengthen one or two areas of the team that's for sure. I've no doubts about that.
"We're still looking. If you want to survive in this league, you need to keep improving and first try to maintain your Premier League status and then try and finish in the top half."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth must drop Lualua asking price
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth must drop their asking price for Lomana Lualua if he is to be sold this summer. West Ham have been linked with Lualua, but the Mail on Sunday says Pompey's £4 million asking price is putting off potential buyers.

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss Redknapp: Liverpool can win title
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp reckons Liverpool will be genuine contenders for the Premier League title this season. Rafael Benitez's side take on Pompey in the final of the Asia Trophy in Hong Kong Stadium on Friday evening.
And Redknapp is confident that after a summer of heavy investment, the coming campaign will not prove to be another false dawn for Reds supporters.
"I do think they will be contenders this year," he said.
"They're looking very strong. The backbone of the team is still Carragher and Gerrard, two homegrown players, but they've added a lot of quality again and will be a lot closer to Manchester United and Chelsea.
"Tottenham are a team that could push into the top four this year as well if anyone's going to. They've got that bigger squad and have spent a lot of money over the last couple of years so they'll be very strong.
"West Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa, they'll all improve, but I think everyone will have a go this year.
"We'll try to improve on what we did last season. We finished ninth and missed out on Europe on the last day of the season, but I think with this squad the aim is to get a European place this year and I think it's possible.
He added: "I'm quite happy with the squad.
"Unlike other years where we've been desperate to get players in just to have half a chance, we're strong this year. If I can add a bit extra, I will, but I've got to find the right player."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss Redknapp: Liverpool can win title
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp reckons Liverpool will be genuine contenders for the Premier League title this season. Rafael Benitez's side take on Pompey in the final of the Asia Trophy in Hong Kong Stadium on Friday evening.
And Redknapp is confident that after a summer of heavy investment, the coming campaign will not prove to be another false dawn for Reds supporters.
"I do think they will be contenders this year," he said.
"They're looking very strong. The backbone of the team is still Carragher and Gerrard, two homegrown players, but they've added a lot of quality again and will be a lot closer to Manchester United and Chelsea.
"Tottenham are a team that could push into the top four this year as well if anyone's going to. They've got that bigger squad and have spent a lot of money over the last couple of years so they'll be very strong.
"West Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa, they'll all improve, but I think everyone will have a go this year.
"We'll try to improve on what we did last season. We finished ninth and missed out on Europe on the last day of the season, but I think with this squad the aim is to get a European place this year and I think it's possible.
He added: "I'm quite happy with the squad.
"Unlike other years where we've been desperate to get players in just to have half a chance, we're strong this year. If I can add a bit extra, I will, but I've got to find the right player."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss Redknapp: Liverpool can win title
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp reckons Liverpool will be genuine contenders for the Premier League title this season. Rafael Benitez's side take on Pompey in the final of the Asia Trophy in Hong Kong Stadium on Friday evening.
And Redknapp is confident that after a summer of heavy investment, the coming campaign will not prove to be another false dawn for Reds supporters.
"I do think they will be contenders this year," he said.
"They're looking very strong. The backbone of the team is still Carragher and Gerrard, two homegrown players, but they've added a lot of quality again and will be a lot closer to Manchester United and Chelsea.
"Tottenham are a team that could push into the top four this year as well if anyone's going to. They've got that bigger squad and have spent a lot of money over the last couple of years so they'll be very strong.
"West Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa, they'll all improve, but I think everyone will have a go this year.
"We'll try to improve on what we did last season. We finished ninth and missed out on Europe on the last day of the season, but I think with this squad the aim is to get a European place this year and I think it's possible.
He added: "I'm quite happy with the squad.
"Unlike other years where we've been desperate to get players in just to have half a chance, we're strong this year. If I can add a bit extra, I will, but I've got to find the right player."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss Redknapp: Liverpool can win title
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp reckons Liverpool will be genuine contenders for the Premier League title this season. Rafael Benitez's side take on Pompey in the final of the Asia Trophy in Hong Kong Stadium on Friday evening.
And Redknapp is confident that after a summer of heavy investment, the coming campaign will not prove to be another false dawn for Reds supporters.
"I do think they will be contenders this year," he said.
"They're looking very strong. The backbone of the team is still Carragher and Gerrard, two homegrown players, but they've added a lot of quality again and will be a lot closer to Manchester United and Chelsea.
"Tottenham are a team that could push into the top four this year as well if anyone's going to. They've got that bigger squad and have spent a lot of money over the last couple of years so they'll be very strong.
"West Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa, they'll all improve, but I think everyone will have a go this year.
"We'll try to improve on what we did last season. We finished ninth and missed out on Europe on the last day of the season, but I think with this squad the aim is to get a European place this year and I think it's possible.
He added: "I'm quite happy with the squad.
"Unlike other years where we've been desperate to get players in just to have half a chance, we're strong this year. If I can add a bit extra, I will, but I've got to find the right player."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth win Asia Trophy as Torres, Benayoun miss from spot
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Portsmouth have won the Asia Trophy, beating Liverpool 4-2 on penalties after the game had finished goalless. Summer signings Fernando Torres, who only received international clearance to play before the game, and Yossi Benayoun both missed crucial penalties to hand Pompey the pre-season trophy in Hong Kong.
Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt did convert for the Reds from the spot before Nico Kranjcar's strike past Jose Reina sealed victory for Harry Redknapp's side.

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth win Asia Trophy as Torres, Benayoun miss from spot
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Portsmouth have won the Asia Trophy, beating Liverpool 4-2 on penalties after the game had finished goalless. Summer signings Fernando Torres, who only received international clearance to play before the game, and Yossi Benayoun both missed crucial penalties to hand Pompey the pre-season trophy in Hong Kong.
Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt did convert for the Reds from the spot before Nico Kranjcar's strike past Jose Reina sealed victory for Harry Redknapp's side.

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth win Asia Trophy as Torres, Benayoun miss from spot
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Portsmouth have won the Asia Trophy, beating Liverpool 4-2 on penalties after the game had finished goalless. Summer signings Fernando Torres, who only received international clearance to play before the game, and Yossi Benayoun both missed crucial penalties to hand Pompey the pre-season trophy in Hong Kong.
Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt did convert for the Reds from the spot before Nico Kranjcar's strike past Jose Reina sealed victory for Harry Redknapp's side.

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth win Asia Trophy as Torres, Benayoun miss from spot
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Portsmouth have won the Asia Trophy, beating Liverpool 4-2 on penalties after the game had finished goalless. Summer signings Fernando Torres, who only received international clearance to play before the game, and Yossi Benayoun both missed crucial penalties to hand Pompey the pre-season trophy in Hong Kong.
Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt did convert for the Reds from the spot before Nico Kranjcar's strike past Jose Reina sealed victory for Harry Redknapp's side.

[Freddy Adu]

Liverpool boss Benitez happy with Hong Kong campaign
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was delighted with their Hong Kong campaign. Speaking after Friday's Asia Trophy Final defeat, the Spaniard revealed the trip had helped not only fitness, but also team spirit.
"It's disappointing to lose but it has been a useful tournament for us," Benitez said. "The players have shown their levels, we've had some competitive matches, training has been good and the players have bonded well.
"We have to improve but the team is playing well and creating chances. We had plenty of possession and chances against Portsmouth, I just think we need to be fitter."

[Freddy Adu]

Liverpool boss Benitez happy with Hong Kong campaign
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was delighted with their Hong Kong campaign. Speaking after Friday's Asia Trophy Final defeat, the Spaniard revealed the trip had helped not only fitness, but also team spirit.
"It's disappointing to lose but it has been a useful tournament for us," Benitez said. "The players have shown their levels, we've had some competitive matches, training has been good and the players have bonded well.
"We have to improve but the team is playing well and creating chances. We had plenty of possession and chances against Portsmouth, I just think we need to be fitter."

[Freddy Adu]

Liverpool boss Benitez happy with Hong Kong campaign
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was delighted with their Hong Kong campaign. Speaking after Friday's Asia Trophy Final defeat, the Spaniard revealed the trip had helped not only fitness, but also team spirit.
"It's disappointing to lose but it has been a useful tournament for us," Benitez said. "The players have shown their levels, we've had some competitive matches, training has been good and the players have bonded well.
"We have to improve but the team is playing well and creating chances. We had plenty of possession and chances against Portsmouth, I just think we need to be fitter."

[Freddy Adu]

Liverpool boss Benitez happy with Hong Kong campaign
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was delighted with their Hong Kong campaign. Speaking after Friday's Asia Trophy Final defeat, the Spaniard revealed the trip had helped not only fitness, but also team spirit.
"It's disappointing to lose but it has been a useful tournament for us," Benitez said. "The players have shown their levels, we've had some competitive matches, training has been good and the players have bonded well.
"We have to improve but the team is playing well and creating chances. We had plenty of possession and chances against Portsmouth, I just think we need to be fitter."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss: Nugent will get Premiership goals
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is confident David Nugent will get goals in the Premiership. "David's going to be all right, he needs time," Redknapp said.
"It was a tough game (against Liverpool), he was playing against two very good central defenders. "It takes time for players to bed in, John Utaka needs it as well.
"It's a big step up in class to what they've played before for one or two of them and hopefully they'll adjust very quickly."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss: Nugent will get Premiership goals
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is confident David Nugent will get goals in the Premiership. "David's going to be all right, he needs time," Redknapp said.
"It was a tough game (against Liverpool), he was playing against two very good central defenders. "It takes time for players to bed in, John Utaka needs it as well.
"It's a big step up in class to what they've played before for one or two of them and hopefully they'll adjust very quickly."

[Freddy Adu]

Portsmouth boss: Nugent will get Premiership goals
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is confident David Nugent will get goals in the Premiership. "David's going to be all right, he needs time," Redknapp said.
"It was a tough game (against Liverpool), he was playing against two very good central defenders. "It takes time for players to bed in, John Utaka needs it as well.
"It's a big step up in class to what they've played before for one or two of them and hopefully they'll adjust very quickly."