Derby County 2-2 Portsmouth - Highlights
Derby County were held to a 2-2 draw by Portsmouth upon their return to the Premiership. Oakley and Todd were on target for the Rams, with Benjani and Utaka scoring for Harry Redknapp’s side.
No Portsmouth return for Yakubu
Harry Redknapp has denied reports that he has made a bid to bring Yakubu back to Portsmouth.
The Middlesbrough striker has been linked with a host of clubs including Birmingham City, and although Redknapp is still a fan of the powerful Nigerian, he has not made an approach.
“I like Yak, I signed him the first time round at Portsmouth and he was a good player for me,” Redknapp told Sky Sports News.
Campbell: I could leave Portsmouth
Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell has dropped a hint that he will not see his career out with Pompey.
The 32-year-old has twelve months left on his deal at Fratton Park and La Liga outfit Villarreal are keen on signing the former Arsenal stopper.
Campbell said: “I don’t think Portsmouth will be my last club.”
Kanu to sign deal next week
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is confident that Kanu will finally put pen to paper on a new contract next week.
The Nigerian striker was linked with a return to Ajax and speculation increased on his future at Fratton Park, following the arrivals of David Nugent and John Utaka.
Moyes: It’s hard with less money
Everton boss David Moyes remains determined to bring in some new faces, but admits that his chances of signing players has been damaged by some of the big money spending.
Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United and even Portsmouth have already been spending big ahead of next season, while Everton have so far only spent £4million on Phil Jagielka from Sheffield United.
“I think there has been some irresponsible buying and spending by some clubs, and it makes it a bit more difficult if you’ve got less money to spend than that,” Moyes told the club’s official website.
John Utaka video footage
Pompey fans will be interested to see some footage of John Utaka in action. Utaka, a Cameroon international striker has joined Portsmouth from French outfit Rennes for an undisclosed fee, along with David Nugent who has joined for a fee thought to be in the region of £6million from Preston North End.
Redknapp joy at double deal
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has expressed his delight after completing the double deal of David Nugent and John Utaka.
Nugent has moved to Fratton Park for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £6million from Preston. Utaka who is a Nigerian international and joined from Rennes and both players have signed four-year deals.
“Will he score goals in the Premier League? I’m sure he will,” Redknapp said on Sky Sports News.
