Source: SKY_Sports
Adams feels for Hart
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Former Portsmouth boss Tony Adams admits he does not envy the task facing Paul Hart at Fratton Park.[LNB] Adams was relieved of his duties at Pompey in February, with Hart brought in on an interim basis to help steer the club to Premier League safety.[LNB]Having succeeded in his efforts, the former Nottingham Forest boss was then handed the reins on a full-time basis over the summer.[LNB]He faces a tough task in keeping Pompey afloat, with the club having only recently received the financial security they desperately need following Ali Al Faraj's purchase of the side.[LNB]With so many star men moved on in order to try and balance the books, Hart's current squad is a shadow of that which enjoyed considerable success under ex-coach Harry Redknapp.[LNB]Adams concedes difficult times could lie ahead for Portsmouth, admitting that the club was in a torrid state during his days on the South Coast.[LNB]"It was a shambles," the former England international told Sky Sports News.[LNB]"It was difficult because the perception changed. We went from having money to having no money. That's difficult. [LNB]On the slide"You do your best, put one foot in front of the other and get a team onto the pitch, but when you have to sell all your players it's tough. [LNB]"My heart goes out to Paul Hart as well because he took charge when the club was on the slide financially, so it's very difficult in that situation. If you haven't got the tools, you can't do the job."[LNB]Pompey currently prop up the Premier League table, after suffering seven defeats in eight outings, but they have brought the considerable experience of Avram Grant back to the club in a director of football role.[LNB]Adams believes the appointment of the Israeli tactician will prove to be a shrewd move and he is backing Hart to benefit from having the former Chelsea chief alongside him.[LNB]"He's a nice guy Avram and I enjoyed the year I was with him at Portsmouth," he added.[LNB]"I didn't let him near any of my training sessions, but he was brilliant for me as support. [LNB]"He's got a wealth of experience and knowledge so he will be value to Paul in recruitment for sure."[LNB]
