Source: Team_Talk
Keeper James in Pompey frame
Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou has confirmed he will be discussing the club's vacant managerial position with David James.[LNB] Andronikou does not expect England goalkeeper James to become the club's new boss but suggests the 39-year-old could have a role to play in deciding who is installed.[LNB]Andronikou told BBC Radio Solent: "David has expressed an interest in taking the next stage of his career into management.[LNB]"Albeit we believe it has come a bit too early to appoint him as manager."[LNB]Andronikou added: "I believe he will have an input into the decision going forward.[LNB]"I think everyone has an input into what is going to happen, but the David James question is very much core to our decision-making."[LNB]James reaches the end of his Portsmouth contract this summer and the club are keen to keep him on for next season, following relegation to the Championship.[LNB]He has been offered a new deal but is currently preparing for the World Cup with England, having been selected as one of Fabio Capello's three goalkeepers in the 30-man provisional squad.[LNB]Grant announced his resignation last night, and has been hotly tipped to take over at West Ham.
