Thursday, 18th March 2010

Portsmouth’s battle to escape from relegation is all but over, with the Premier League side virtually certain to be plying their trade in the Championship next season after being docked nine points for going into administration last month.

A statement released by the Premier League said, "Following the High Court’s decision that Portsmouth FC’s administration is valid the Premier League board convened to apply the League’s rules and policies in relation to a member club suffering an event of insolvency.”

Such policies include the immediate deduction of nine points from the club under administration. Pompey now face the near impossible task of scrapping their way out of the relegation zone needing 15 points with less than ten games to go.

 


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