Source: Telegraph
Antti Niemi coaxed out of retirement by Portsmouth
Former Finland international Niemi left Fulham in September 2008 and had announced he was calling time on his career, which included spells at Rangers, Hearts and Southampton.[LNB]Pompey boss Paul Hart, who earlier this week signed French striker Frederic Piquionne on loan from Lyon, believes the experienced stopper, set to provide cover for England number one David James, still has plenty to offer.[LNB] Related ArticlesPortsmouth sign PiquionnePortsmouth duo in 'bust up'Top 10: best of enemies'Pompey must sell to survive'Portsmouth takeover is closeSport on television"Antti has got vast experience and will be a welcome addition to the squad," Hart said.[LNB] "Our goalkeeping coach David Coles worked with him in the past and told me all about his character and his quality.[LNB]"He has a massive appetite to succeed and he relishes a challenge.[LNB]"It provides David James with some good competition and also allows Asmir Begovic to go out on loan, while Jamie Ashdown needs first-team football as well." [LNB]
