Source: Daily_Mail
I'm surprised that Portsmouth sacked me, says Adams after just four wins in 22 games
Tony Adams has spoken for the first time since being sacked as Portsmouth manager on Sunday night and admitted he was shocked by the decision.[LNB]The 42-year-old was given the boot by owner Alexandre Gaydamak after just 22 games in charge at Fratton Park, where his side suffered a stoppage time defeat against Liverpool on Saturday that proved to be the final straw following a run of nine league games without a win.[LNB] Brief encounter: Tony Adams leaves the Portsmouth training ground for the final time today.[LNB] TODAY'S POLL Who do you think should be the next manager of Portsmouth?[LNB]VOTE POLL RESULTS Close[LNB] All polls[LNB]Click to view yesterday's poll results[LNB] Arriving at the club's training ground on Monday to collect his things and say his goodbyes, Adams admitted: 'I am a little bit surprised. Results have not been good but we are not getting beaten four and six nil.[LNB]'We have been losing by the odd goals and performances on the whole have been okay. I did everything but it was not quite enough.[LNB]'The club deserves to stay up for its magnificent fans and I wish them well.'[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Adams: My first and last interview as manager of Portsmouth[LNB]Six of the best: The contenders to replace Tony Adams at Portsmouth[LNB]Portsmouth contender Avram insists he's ready for Premier League return[LNB]2008/09 sack race - the full list of managerial departures this season [LNB]PORTSMOUTH FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]Two faces of Tony Adams: The player bathed in glory and the manager ravaged by defeat[LNB]Portsmouth hit the panic button and sack Adams after just 22 games, with Avram Grant and Sven on Pompey's list of targets[LNB][LNB]Adams was statistically the worst manager in Portsmouth's history after overseeing only four wins, including a meaningless UEFA Cup success over Heerenveen and an FA Cup third round triumph at Championship Bristol City. The former Arsenal captain is now set to take up a coaching job at Dutch giants Feyenoord.[LNB] Next in line? Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant is favourite to replace Adams at Fratton Park.[LNB] Director of youth football Paul Hart has been appointed caretaker manager at Fratton Park, but Avram Grant, Alan Curbishley and former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson, now in charge of Mexico, are under consideration.[LNB]A club statement released to confirm the departure of Adams read: 'This has been a very difficult decision and Tony has worked tirelessly to arrest the slump in form.[LNB]'He is rightfully highly-respected within the football world and played a major role in our FA Cup triumph last season.[LNB]'The owner and the board feel they have been as supportive as they can during a period where results have been poor. The team has played well but too many points have been dropped from winning positions. [LNB]'Notwithstanding the adverse economic conditions the board remains committed to the continued growth and development of the club for the future, building on its achievements of the last three years.[LNB]'The priority is for Portsmouth Football Club to remain in the top flight and we feel the appointment of a new manager will give us the best opportunity to enable us to do this.'[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Adams: My first and last interview as manager of Portsmouth[LNB]Six of the best: The contenders to replace Tony Adams at Portsmouth[LNB]Portsmouth contender Avram insists he's ready for Premier League return[LNB]2008/09 sack race - the full list of managerial departures this season [LNB]PORTSMOUTH FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]Two faces of Tony Adams: The player bathed in glory and the manager ravaged by defeat[LNB]Portsmouth hit the panic button and sack Adams after just 22 games, with Avram Grant and Sven on Pompey's list of targets[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
