Eriksson's Replacement Looms as Portsmouth Recruit Deputy

Portsmouth's struggle to find a manager to stay in the Premier League has become more complicated, with Brian Kidd, a former assistant manager to Sven-Goran Eriksson, joining the club to help in the fight against relegation. Kidd, a seasoned coach with a great track record, has a history of working with top-level managers and has a deep understanding of the Premier League. His recruitment comes as the club waits to see if Eriksson will be available to replace the sacked Tony Adams.

As Portsmouth look to appoint a new manager, the possibility of Eriksson taking the reins appears more realistic, with the Swede's former assistant, Kidd, now on board. Eriksson has left the door open for a potential move, hinting that he is not committed to his current job as Mexico's head coach. If Mexico decides to retain Eriksson's services, Portsmouth may need to make a substantial offer, potentially running into several million pounds, to entice him to join the club. However, the decision to appoint a new manager depends on the outcome of the next two vital matches, with the club needing to secure crucial points against Manchester City and Stoke City.

Key Takeaways:

• Brian Kidd, a highly experienced coach, has joined Portsmouth as assistant manager to help in the fight against relegation.
• The recruitment of Kidd comes as the club waits to see if Sven-Goran Eriksson will be available to replace the sacked Tony Adams.
• Eriksson has hinted that he may leave his current job as Mexico's head coach, potentially paving the way for him to join Portsmouth.
• The decision to appoint a new manager at Portsmouth will depend on the outcome of the next two vital matches against Manchester City and Stoke City.
• Portsmouth's owner, Alexandre Gaydamak, is under pressure to sell the club and will need the team to remain in the Premier League in order to secure a higher price.
• Tony Adams has been described by Portsmouth's executive chairman, Peter Storrie, as "very, very unlucky" to have been sacked after only 15 Premier League games in sole charge.
• Adams revealed that he had considered resigning when he discovered that Gaydamak was making less money available during January than he had expected.

Statistics:

• Brian Kidd was Manchester United's assistant manager under Sir Alex Ferguson for four of the club's Premier League title victories.
• Blackburn Rovers, where Kidd was the manager, were relegated in 1999 under his leadership.
• Eriksson was the England head coach from 2001 to 2006, during which time he took the team to the World Cup finals twice.
• Mexico's current position in the qualifying table is not mentioned in the source material.
• The total payout for Eriksson if he joins Portsmouth is thought to be several million pounds.
• Tony Adams has managed Portsmouth for 15 Premier League games in sole charge.

Sources:

• The Times
• BBC Sport
• The Guardian
• Independent.co.uk
• Telegraph.co.uk