20-02-2010, 11:15 AM
SSN report that it has been denied and they cannot sell players. I think that is a correct decision, as it will have implications for years to come. Will also cause problems with players bought/sold, if they then go on to make a difference in the league, cup, etc. There would be outrage should a player sold to another club scores loads of goals and maybe keeps his new club up.
The Premier League has rejected Portsmouth's appeal to be allowed to sell players outside of the transfer window.
Pompey had hoped to be able to offload some of their squad to help ease their financial problems, with the club reportedly £60million in debt.
They are due to return to court on 1st March to face a winding-up petition from Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs in the High Court.
Portsmouth had made the unique request to the Premier League and Fifa had already suggested it would look favourably on the idea.
However, the Premier League board has now confirmed it will not give the go-ahead to let them sell players following the closure of the January window.
A Premier League statement read: "The Premier League board can confirm they have been actively considering a request from Portsmouth to transfer players outside of the transfer window.
"We are grateful for positive assistance from Fifa and the FA but, having given the matter further consideration and taking into account all factors, the Premier League board have decided that this would not be an appropriate course of action at this time."
Portsmouth currently sit bottom of the Premier League, seven points adrift of nearest rivals Burnley, and they face Stoke City on Saturday at Fratton Park.
Source: skysports.com
The Premier League has rejected Portsmouth's appeal to be allowed to sell players outside of the transfer window.
Pompey had hoped to be able to offload some of their squad to help ease their financial problems, with the club reportedly £60million in debt.
They are due to return to court on 1st March to face a winding-up petition from Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs in the High Court.
Portsmouth had made the unique request to the Premier League and Fifa had already suggested it would look favourably on the idea.
However, the Premier League board has now confirmed it will not give the go-ahead to let them sell players following the closure of the January window.
A Premier League statement read: "The Premier League board can confirm they have been actively considering a request from Portsmouth to transfer players outside of the transfer window.
"We are grateful for positive assistance from Fifa and the FA but, having given the matter further consideration and taking into account all factors, the Premier League board have decided that this would not be an appropriate course of action at this time."
Portsmouth currently sit bottom of the Premier League, seven points adrift of nearest rivals Burnley, and they face Stoke City on Saturday at Fratton Park.
Source: skysports.com