Pompey Axe Perrin

Alain Perrin was dismissed by Portsmouth today after a run of poor performances. Perrin had spent most of the season under threat, and met with club chairman last night in order to reassess his position. The two could apparently not come to an agreement and Perrin was forced to exit. Only two weeks ago the pair met and Milan Mandaric came to the conclusion that the next two games would decide the Frenchman's fate. The first was against Liverpool on Saturday in which the club lost by three goals to none. Whilst the second is versus current title holders, Chelsea this weekend.

Perrin received as much criticism as sympathy from the Fratton Park faithful and it was obvious from early on in the season that he was the wrong man for the job. He stated to the media how he was disappointed at how the eventful journey eventually ended.

"I am disappointed my adventure with Pompey ended so quickly. I am sorry for our supporters that good performances at home did not reward us with the results we deserved."

Senior coach Joe Jordan will take charge for the time being - a position that he beginning to become all too familiar with. Rumours have spread that Mandaric is keenly showing an interest in bringing Sheffield Utd manager, Niel Warnock to take the current vacant position left by Perrin. Though, Warnock has previously staed his commitment to his South Yorkshire club. However, they have yet to offer a new contract at the club, thus seeming the lifelong Sheffield Utd support will exit after Saturday's clash against Derby.

He has emerged as the clear favourite to succeed Alain Perrin as manager of Portsmouth after Crystal Palace turned down an approach for Iain Dowie.