Jewell brands Pompey dealings a ‘nightmare’
Pompey administrator Andrew Andronikou
Paul Jewell has lifted the lid on the ‘nightmare’ of dealing with Pompey on transfer deadline day.
The Ipswich manager was keen to complete a triple swoop for Joel Ward, Jason Pearce and Stephen Henderson.
Blues boss Michael Appleton admitted he was waiting on phone calls while others at Pompey dealt with the club’s transfer activity.
And Jewell has revealed his attempts at completing the deals became impossible because of the chaotic circumstances, with the Tractor Boys boss unsure over who at Fratton Park was dealing with transfers.
Jewell said: ‘It was a nightmare – were we speaking to the right people, was it the administrator or the chief executive?
‘It was difficult. It was a bit of a unique circumstance.
‘It went on for a few weeks and we had different phone calls saying “you’re not allowed to speak to the chief executive, you have to speak to the administrator”.
‘Then the administrator would come on and say “you have to speak to (me)”.
‘And then an agent would come on and say “I am brokering the deal”.
‘It was really messy. I knew by 4pm on deadline day it wasn’t going to happen as I hadn’t even met or spoken to the players.
‘It was a complete nightmare.’
Jewell’s version of events raises questions as to exactly who was dealing with Pompey’s transfer activity on deadline day and whether negotiations were carried out by CSI administrator Andrew Andronikou, Blues chief executive David Lampitt or an intermediary agent who helped set up Ryan Williams’ move to Fulham.
Despite missing out, though, Jewell has not ruled out returning when the emergency loan window opens on Wednesday, when permanent deals can be put in place for the summer.
‘I don’t think the door is closed,’ he said.
‘We were a bit against the clock as it turned into a saga.
‘The players we wanted to bring in we thought were good players.
‘We were led to believe a deal could be done but we can’t do a deal with the players until you agree a fee.
‘The players’ terms, the agent’s demands, we felt were excessive so I said “no”.
‘We won’t look at it unless the demands change.’
Appleton admitted he was left frustrated by his inactivity on deadline day, despite Pompey hanging on to key men.
He said: ‘I was frustrated because I couldn’t do business like everyone else could.
‘I was relieved I hadn’t lost any of my prized assets but I wanted to pick the phone up to people to see if players were available like every other manager.
‘I was a frustrated figure waiting for someone to pick up the phone to me.
‘You would expect, if people had a serious interest in your players, they would ring you up.
‘I was aware offers were coming in and I was a little bit disappointed none of them were coming to me.’
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ronster
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 02:51 PMTalk ,talk and more talk,all you idiots need to face facts,PFC is done and dusted,look on the bright side,Waterlooville need more support,and the locals around Fratton will be able to park outside their homes.Just don't infiltrate SFC.!
Sailor Sam
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 10:26 AMDanDog @328. That used to be the case until there were a couple of incidents - at Leeds and also Luton if I remember correctly - and instead of the FAFL dealing with the problem at source, they introduced 'Crowd segregation.'..........Before, we could stand, shoulder to shoulder with opposition fans, exchange opinions and share a drink - and Yes! That happened in the 60s when Southampton visited and Terry Paine ran us ragged............With crowd segregation, it is no longer visiting fans, they are all in one section and are regarded as the enemy. The powers that be got it wrong, and instead of fixing a comparatively small problem, they have created a massive monster.
Devon Pfc
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 09:58 AMGreat idea Dandog the fans need to unite under a common banner. I am fed up with us being shi t on. We have no real say as were divided. United with the right focus we would have a voice and a say. Needs someone to start the ball rolling now this something I would support I am fed up with us fans being treated like idiots and taken for a ride every time. Let's get something going. PUP
paul-philippines
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 07:15 AMReally great posts on this thread enjoyed reading them. Those true Pompey fans that have a lot of miles to travel to Pack the Park, hope and pray you all have a safe journey. Those other fans willing to put some ticket money into the Pompey coffers a very well done to you. Have a great day at the Park 1 and hopefully 20,000 all. Play up Pompey.
udontknow
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 12:22 AMSorry to say this but if that is how they are dealing the potential new owners or buyers and creditors,we will be finished before too long.
alfonso
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:43 PMI fail to see how PFC owes the tax man (HMRC) any money at all. According to my legal advisor (Mr Henry James Redknapp) the club doesn't owe a penny because every pound they took at the turnstiles, in the shops and over the bars had already been subject to income tax - and that had already been paid by us beforewe spent it on Pompey. Simples.
pfcbutton
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:32 PMcouldn't agree more Johnny boy .. football should be a hobbie first, business last .. as for your hobbie of saving your car park space hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
DanDog
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:24 PMThe idea that rival teams could join together to gain a voice in the way that all our fans had a voice is good one. If fans have a collective voice, then it can only lead to better things. While a little banter is healthy, outright hatred and division suits the men in suits, so to speak. But perhaps there is a space on Facebook perhaps to create a collective group where we leave the banter behind, and begin to support our collective interest, and unite against a common problem, and a real danger every club in the league. Pompey won't be the last, especially over the next few years.
Johnny4545
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:23 PMYou sad lot there's more to life than over paid has beene kicking a ball around ...... Get a life
pfcbutton
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:12 PMjust don't go calling it South Coast United Members haha, that would please no-one!
the poster formerly know as slugger
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:01 PM@323 , i refer you to post 321 ........ i ain't organising it , iv'e sowed the seed on the echo site and see what happens !
gunggardin
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10:58 PMInsane - Slugger, If I'm not working, count me in. Agree the pompey boys have to send the invites. Brighton - Bournemouth need an invite as well. My guess, seeing as they have variously been through the mill in recent times, would be that they would look at it and help.
insane saint
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10:44 PMslugger well we need to get started then
the poster formerly know as slugger
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10:41 PMinsane saint , i think it should come from us if i'm honest ..... olive branch and all that , a crusade against corruption and greed in football , normal service to be resumed once they're saved !
the poster formerly know as slugger
Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10:36 PMpfcbutton , good idea , the more the merrier ........ not for one second saying that i'll organise it (i'd get slaughtered !) .....but if were to get organised then i'd gladly turn out for the good of proper fans .
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