Jordan opts to leave Pompey
07 Nov 2008 - 12:33:24
Former Manchester United, Leeds United and AC Milan striker Joe Jordan has decided to leave his coaching role at Portsmouth.
The 56-year-old Scot had spent the last four years at Fratton Park but was believed to have been unhappy when he was overlooked for the manager's job last month.
Pompey, who decided Tony Adams was the man to replace Harry Redknapp, said in a brief statement: "Portsmouth Football Club would like to thank Joe for his significant contribution during four successful years at Fratton Park and wish him well for the future."
Meanwhile, owner Alexandre Gaydamak is confident Adams can build on the foundations Redknapp has laid at Fratton Park.
Rumours continue to surface regarding Pompey's financial situation, but Gaydamak says: I'll back Tony 100 percent - otherwise why would I make him the manager?
"He's fully backed by myself and the board and he's aware of that. I never interfered with football matters when Harry Redknapp was manager and I will not interfere with football matters now that Tony Adams is manager.
"My job is to give him the tools to deliver. Whatever he decides, it's his call.
"We're in the Premier League, which is the best league in the world, but now we also get the chance to play AC Milan in Europe - it's fantastic.
"It's about growth. We want to finish in the top-ten again and go as far as we can in Europe. The FA Cup is a lottery but hopefully we can win the lottery again.
"I'm extremely grateful for what Harry has done. I think it's normal that when an opportunity to manage a huge club like Tottenham comes along, a manager of his calibre should take it. I'm happy for him and wish him all the best.
"He leaves us a strong legacy and we have to take up the challenge.
"When I came here the club was about to get relegated. But we stayed in the Premier League, have finished in the top-ten for two years in a row and won the FA Cup. Let people say what they want - I don't care."