Source: Daily_Mail
Portsmouth administrator insists he can challenge nine-point deduction
Portsmouth are to explore their right to challenge the nine point deduction imposed upon them by the Premier League.[LNB] The south coast side entered administration on Friday with debts of around £78million and triggered the nine point penalty. [LNB]But the club's administrator Andrew Andronikou says he may appeal. He said: 'The assumption that there is an automatic deduction of points has never been tested before but we will do our best to avoid a deduction. [LNB] Hanging in there: Portsmouth stunned Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor on Saturday[LNB]'Our solicitors believe there may be a slight opportunity but I don't want to say anything more because that prejudices my position in achieving it. I would say everyone has taken for granted there will be a deduction of nine points.'[LNB] Burnley 1 Portsmouth 2: Avram Grant laments points penalty as Pompey win Portsmouth paupers' crackpot plan for survival after going into administrationAdministrators take control of Portsmouth and vow to fans: 'We will save your club'PORTSMOUTH FC
