Wanted trio are the future at Fratton
Pompey manager Michael Appleton Picture: Robin Jones
Pompey’s in-demand trio have been hailed as the future of the club.
Appleton heaped praise on Stephen Henderson, Joel Ward and Jason Pearce for their commitment to the Blues in the face of intense interest from Championship rivals.
Ipswich doggedly chased all three players on deadline day as a succession of bids were chalked up for their services.
But despite the troubles Pompey currently face, the players all expressed a desire to stay put.
Appleton said: ‘The three boys spoke to me on the day they were involved in the speculation and said they don’t want to leave the football club. They said they were happy and that is nice.
‘It’s a recognition they can see where I want to take the football club.
‘If they can see where we’re building towards and where we want to get to at some point in the future, then fantastic.
‘I think we have a sensible, young bunch of players I want to build the club around.
‘I was delighted we got to keep them and I wasn’t left to think “where do we go from here?” Hopefully, we’re in a position where we can build from this.’
Appleton is cautious over whether clubs will come back in for his stars when the loan window opens on Wednesday, when permanent deals can be put in place for the summer.
But he believes the attitudes of Pearce, Henderson and Ward is echoed throughout the squad.
He said: ‘To have these different personalities but the same willingness to deal with situations like this is great.
‘I think we have a group who are humble and understand the situation the club are in at the minute.
‘They are determined to do all they possibly can to keep the club where it is.’
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Bob Fraser
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 06:39 PMPlease tell all the devoted Pompey Fans up here in North Wales what is going on at Fratton Park? PLEASE somebody must know something.........
thommo-senior kiti cyprus
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 01:46 PMQ. If its frozen how can we pay the taxman? A. wait until its liquid(ated)
MileEnder
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:31 AMBazzateer - your right, any account that is frozen can have monies paid into it but no monies can be paid out.
Bazzateer
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:03 AM@10: My understanding is that money can't leave the account but it can be paid in.
russian chris
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:52 AMHas the news got a frozen computer or something? one minute theres a report,next minute its gone,then it appears again with questions answered before theyr asked? someone been on the alcohol stuff again?
GeordiePompeyFan
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:43 AMWell in theory, if the accounts are frozen, the money hasn't made it into the accounts in the first place... So where has the money gone... ahh I know... CSI and AA's back pocket! Well that's my money gone!
carisbrooke
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:41 AMThese two stories taken alongside each other bring the acrimony between AA and the club out into the open. The trouble is AA thinks that footballers are just assets like vehicles or machines to be simply sold off to the highest bidder. It is legalised asset stripping but ultimately he does have the law on his side , he can do whatever is expedient for the creditors of CSI, and we all know who that is.
MTH
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:38 AMAppy looking to bring Mattock back to Fratton next season according to the back page of the News ....Next Season????
MTH
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:35 AMNo cash refunds.refunds only if paid by card..........PUP
pompeyfanfor60years
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:32 AMYou dont actually think you will get your money back do you.
russian chris
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:30 AMJust a thought Geordie,if the bank account is frozen,how can they give refunds? unless the ticket people hold the money?
wessexblue
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:26 AMLike all good captains of the past, you prepare your ship, batten down the hatches and continue into the storm.
russian chris
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:25 AMMy grandfather was on many of the Russian convoys in the 2nd World war. Wonder if it was as hairey as supporting Pompey! (and please no comparison remarks,its written in the jest of things!)
GeordiePompeyFan
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:22 AMHaving lost the match ticket income from today's match, I assume we'll be refunded...? is this a major blow to the clash flow of the club? Another step towards looking like Plan B being the more realistic option for Portsmouth. How amazing would it be for the club, or the club that will be, to have that show of commitment from the 4 of them (Hendo, Wardy, Pearcey AND Appy) to join the Plan B team. Cast all financial ambitions aside and prove their love of Pompey! Noe I really AM dreaming!
ozinaus
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:15 AMComment removed by moderator
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