Portsmouth under Muslim owner

Portsmouth football club can confirm that it has accepted an offer from Dr Sulaiman Al Fatim to by the club

This follow anitial due diligence and nigotiations with Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storries on behalf of club owner Sacha Gaydamak.

Peter Storries concluded the deal with Dr Sulaiman Al Fatim in Rome on Tuesday night.

A period of formal legal and financial due diligence will commence next week so that the transaction can be completed as soon as possible.

The club cannot make any futher comment on the future sturcture of the club until this period has been completed.

Reaching for the end...

Football season is almost over and there's been ups and downs for some supporters. Manchester United is on the top now with 83 points and and the lowest is with 31 points which is West Bromwich Albion. Firstly, I congratulate this season's new comers, Bolton Wanderers, Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion and don't forget Manchester United for being the top this end of the season. 'Struggle' fits Manchester United this early season as they were lower than the 10th place with the poor results they've picked up without Christiano Ronaldo but as he heals and is fit to play, points colide Manchester United and they are back with their winning ways.

Chelsea also reached the top early of this season for weeks and was having a points-war with Liverpool hence their point difference were very small in numbers. Liverpool then wins the top place for a few weeks and Manchester United were on their way on top while Chelsea were struggling with Scolari. In the end, with so much draws and lost with the current manager, Scolari was sacked the same date Tony Adams, Portsmouth former manager was sacked. Chelsea began picking up more points with their new manager, Guus Hiddink while Portsmouth was still managerless and under their caretaker, Paul Hart. 

It was too late for Chelsea as Manchester United stole and stayed at the top from Liverpool till this very day. It was a big celebration for Manchester United. From being in 16th place this early season to first, big accomplishment I assume. 

As for the teams below Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, Arsenal had gave quite a shock for most of the predictors and fans for most of their with with the top 3 clubs but unsatisfying results with the underdogs. There were a lot of injuries through out this season and most of the great players were sent on loan. Aston Villa played a great role this season with winning the 3rd standings at the middle of this season. Along side Agbonlahor, Ashley Young and Gareth Barry, Aston Villa is shaping up well. Things sublime this end of the season as Aston Villa aren't picking up a lot of points and drop to 5th position from the standings. Considering Heskey, the English striker joins the club, things fell apart for O'Neil's Aston Villa.

Mark Hughes' club, Manchester City has been by far the most richest club in BPL and had broke the record by transfering Robinho, the Brazilian striker to Man. City with 32.5 Million pound. This was by far the unexpected club this season with their performance on field. Once luck was planted on the field, more than 3 celebrations made for the Blue Moon. But sadly, shaping up points were their weakness as they are in the 10th place this end of the season.

Finally, my club. It was cheer to fans ear as Portsmouth won the F.A cup and they were predicted to be better this season but... It was nightmare to hear Harry Redknapp, former manager, moved to Hotspurs and signed Tony Adams as manager. From being winners to rubbish Portsmouth were in the hands of the former Arsenal striker and desasterous to see Portsmouth knocked out from 6th place to near the relegation zone. It was also a letdown as Jermain Defoe join Portsmouth from Spurs and rejoin Spurs after the depart of Redknapp. 

It also was a torture to see that Tony can't relate with Portsmouth and can't improve Pompey. After 16 unwin matches, Portsmouth were finally free from Tony Adams and under caretaker Paul Hart. Needless to say, Paul Hart can't see most of Pompey's talent and only points out directions to some of the fowards leaving talented players being reserves.

Enough of that, lets finish this seaon first. Bye now 

I should've ask for one of these to my uncle...

Manchester United 2-0 Portsmouth: It could've been worser

It was Manchester United picking up 3 points at Old Trafford after Paul Scholes kicked in the last goal at second half. 2-0... Not bad Pompey players. Not that bad nor good. Just okay... Well, at least next time reduce another goal. 

Portsmouth may not win but this proud feeling hands down to Portsmouth. 2-0 that's not bad since Kranjcar and Kaboul got injured but I do want Paul Hart change a little, Peter Crouch with Kanu and somewhere from the left Pennant would be great there hence he's an expert at opening spaces. Belhadj worked well next to Nugent and vice versa. 

It was very hard to goal for Pompey since Crouchie's there. He's a king on air but this is Man.utd. Air is difficult even for players like Portsmouth to cross and easily taken by the target. Speed, accuracy, passing and creating spaces are what's good to defeat Man.utd. Not trying to say good things to Man.utd but I'm just saying.

First goal was pretty fast. Rooney kicked the ball from short range and goaled assist by Anderson at 8' and the last one was by Scholes which kicked the ball to the bottom corner at 82' and scored 3 points with it.

I just hate the fact that everytime the ball got out by a Man.utd player, the ball was given to Man.ud as well... Talk about confusing...

So this saturday, Newcastle vs Portsmouth on Monday, 27th April at St. James Stadium so I'm expecting Portsmouth not to repeat their mistake the last time the Magpies vs them. 

Portsmouth 1-0 Bolton Wanderers: away from relegation zone

It was victory at Fratton Park when Belhadj scored the winning goal after the injury of Niko Kranjcar which lead Portsmouth with 37 points away from the relegation zone. Three points were geathered by Portsmouth at those points are very important hence for next game with Manchester United. 

In the first half Portsmouth's side were mostly attacking bringing the ball forward and send a couple of crosses but it seems Bolton's defending isn't easy to break. There were few corners as well and mostly the delivers aren't helping Portsmouth getting a goal or two. A lot of Bolton players such as Elmander and Gardner brought the ball forward creating spaces as well but it was very hard to pass the keeper. Few minutes after the kick off Gardner picked up an injury which the commentators kept on saying a hamstring (I'm not pretty sure as well) brought bad luck to the Bolton side since Gardner was badly injuredand force to leave the pitch. Last person who touched Gardner was Mullins but to me, It wasn't his fault though.

I'm not really sure but Hermann and Davies seem to fight on field a lot. The fought back at Fratton Park as well and the commentators said they fought until both earned red cards a few seasons ago. In the first match between Portsmouth and Bolton this season, Hermann and Davies fought too. Maybe they are...

Anyway tragedy hits Portsmouth at the second half as Niko Kranjcar got an injury which looks worse than ever... Paramedics came, examine and decided to bring a strecther and carries Kranjcar to the locker room, leaving Belhadj as a substitution for the injured Croat. 

The game started again and it was a corner won by Portsmouth. Supposely Kranjcar would kick it but now it's Belhadj to the job.  He positioned the ball and kicked it right after the referee's whistle. The ball curved and it went pass the net! It's still a mistery on who goaled. Kanu or Belhadj. If the ball deflected by Kanu before or after the ball went in. But what people know the exact thing is that's a goal.

So next match is with the one of the giants. Manchester United vs Portsmouth at Old Trafford. WATCH IT!

Rock Bebeh~

"Recap"

I've been super busy at this period of time but still, leaving blooger won't make me any happy as well. So last time I post about... What did I post?... Oh yeah. Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough. I forgot bout that. Anyway I know it's been a long time but I just want to recap.

Portsmouth vs Everton. Pompey won and I'm very delighted. It was Portsmouth with 3 points at Fratton Park and Crouchie goal twice with his superb header. Portsmouth's points: 32

Hull City vs Portsmouth. It was a tie. nil nil with no goals in KC Stadium. Points: 33

Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion. It was a tie with Kaboul's first goal winning Portsmouth the lead but then West Brom hits back with Greening's goal from short range. Another goal by WBA was from Brunt which wins the lead. The game was not over with Niko Kranjcar's superb free kick which lead the ball to the top corner and equlise for Portsmouth. Points: 34

Deportivo La Coruna in 8th place now without me watching some matches by them. It was a tough battle but Depor now have 43 points.

Deportivo vs Villarreal: 3-0 victory to Depor

Mallorca vs Deportivo: 1-1 equal

Deportivo vs Osasuna: 0-0 nil nil

AaB vs Deportivo: 3-0 victory to AaB

Numancia vs Deportivo: 0-1 victory to Depor

Deportivo vs Racing Santander: 5-3 victory to Depor

Sporting Gijon vs Deportivo: 3-2 victory to Sporting

Deportivo vs Real Betis: 1-1 equal

Espanyol vs Deportivo: 3-1 victory to Espanyol

Deportivo vs Atletico Madrid: 1-2 victory to Atletico

Racing Santander was strugging to move foward and still staying at their place which is 10th. Points: 36

Mallorca vs Racing: 1-0 victory to Mallorca

Racing vs Osasuna: 1-1 equal

Deportivo La Coruna vs Racing: 5-3 victory to Depor

Racing vs Numancia: 5-0 victory to Racing

Racing vs Valencia: 0-1 victory to Valencia

Sporting Gijon vs Racing: 0-2 victory to Racing

Racing vs Real Betis: 2-3 victory to Betis.