Cotterill’s future as Pompey boss in the balance
112472-165_POMPEY_HAWKS_SR_11/7/11 Pompey vs Havant and Waterlooville at West Leigh Park. Steve Cotterill. Picture:Steve Reid 112472-165
STEVE COTTERILL’s Blues future is today in the balance.
Nottingham Forest asked for permission to speak to the Pompey boss yesterday morning over their vacant position.
So far they have yet to be given an answer.
David Lampitt and joint-owners Roman Dubov, Vladimir Antonov and Chris Akers are currently deciding their next move.
However, The News understands Cotterill has not asked to leave Fratton Park and remains open to staying.
In addition, despite national reports yesterday, no interview with Forest has taken place.
Instead, Cotterill yesterday took training as usual with his Blues players and staff.
The next move is now up to Pompey as they look to settle the management issue.
Cotterill is on a Forest three-man wish list as they seek to make an appointment before the end of the week.
Former Barnsley boss Mark Robins and Aston Villa reserve team coach Kevin MacDonald are also believed to be candidates.
Robins is also in the frame for the job at Bristol City.
However, despite Cotterill being linked with Ashton Gate, too, at the start of the week, it is understood he is not in the running.
Instead it is Forest coveting Pompey’s manager.
They have been impressed with how Cotterill has performed since his south coast arrival in June 2010.
Last season, he steered the Blues away from relegation trouble, despite being hamstrung by finances and the smallest squad in the Football League.
This summer, he was left with a squad of just 10 players following a 17-man exodus.
Pompey are currently a disappointing 19th following four defeats in their past five matches.
Yet Forest have identified Cotterill as a candidate who can turn their club around after a poor start under McClaren.
Cotterill would be asked to operate on a strict budget, a factor which prompted McClaren to walk away early last week by mutual consent.
However, the former Cheltenham boss will be left with a bigger squad than the one he currently possesses at Fratton Park, the majority of whom helped Forest reach the play-offs last season.
Forest’s sights have turned to Cotterill after being rebuffed in moves to install Paul Hart as a technical director with a young manager working beneath him.
Former Blues boss Hart is presently working with Charlton’s Academy and Forest have been scared off by demands for £500,000 compensation.
That has effectively forced an approach for MK Dons manager Karl Robinson to also be scrapped.
Instead, Forest are focusing on an out-and-out manager – with Cotterill, Robins and MacDonald in the frame.
Should a move for Cotterill emerge, the Blues would be entitled to compensation.
His existing deal runs out in the summer of 2013.
Pompey yesterday declined to comment about Cotterill’s future.
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Tick Tock
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 09:30 AMSheffield Blue - No they don't you liar :)
Sheffield Blue
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 09:28 AMFrattonman, whatever the club do or say people call them liars so whats the point.
Sheffield Blue
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 09:27 AMpeople dont like the truth trueblue1, Yawn.
Tick Tock
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 09:16 AMTHE NEWS please can you do a quick article on what has hapened at the training ground so far this week and who has not been there. Is it that difficult to report on this ? No so pull ur fingers out.
BC we Trust pardon the pun
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 09:16 AMhttp:www.portsmouth.co.uksportpompeypompey-pastgreat-matchesso_much_for_pompey_stability_1_3144398
Frattonman
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 09:10 AMSteveW1 if there is nothing to say why has'nt the club rubbished the report l personally think the press conference is delayed due to the fact Frank Clark was voted in as chairman of Forest yesterday and he chooses the new manager guess its a case of wait and see.
Frattonman
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 09:05 AMSteveW1 if there is nothing going on why change the usual press conference day as its always on a Thursday morning.
Tick Tock
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 08:54 AM'we don't know what were doing ! ' CSI thanks for keeping us up to date ! NOT ! Can't believe CSI are letting SC control them, it is shocking !
B_army
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 08:54 AMSo the pre match press conference with the manager has been put back till Friday according to Mr Allen. Is it cos he isn't here (wink). PUP
singing the blues
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 08:54 AMThanks - saved me some time!
BC we Trust pardon the pun
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 08:47 AMsingin the blue, NOTHING, check back at 2pm and 6pm have a good one
SteveW1
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 08:46 AM377,Nothing
SteveW1
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 08:46 AMThe silence could be down to a few things?.........The negotiations between SC and CSI or Forest....Or the fact there is nothing to say if Forests approach was rejected and SC wants to stay?......Could just be at the training ground working on preparation for the next game with the players not being knocked or questioned by the fans...........PUP
singing the blues
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 08:42 AMDon't have time to read through 300+ comments - can someone give a brief (preferably factual) summary of whats going on? Thanks
graybod
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 08:36 AMJust on Twitter... #Pompey silence on Cotterill future goes on. Interestingly, pre-match presser being held tomorrow. Usually nearly always held on Thursdays.
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