Source: Daily_Mail
Milan Mandaric closes door on Portsmouth return but not on a move elsewhere
Milan Mandaric has closed the door on a potential return to Portsmouth.[LNB]Speaking after reports linking him with a homecoming to troubled Fratton Park, the Leicester chairman has revealed he cannot meet the expectations of the club`s fans or those of himself.[LNB]But he insists he will return to a football club somewhere in the country whenever it is that Leicester's new Thai owners decide his services are no longer required at the Walkers Stadium, with Mandaric hoping their takeover will be ratified by the Football League later this week.[LNB] I'm staying: Milan Mandaric insists he will not leave Leicester for Pompey[LNB]The Serbian-American businessman, 72, spent eight largely successfulyears in charge at Portsmouth before selling the club in 2006.[LNB]Speculation had been mounting, fuelled in some part by quotes fromMandaric himself, of a sensational return to the south-coast outfit asthey look to turn their dismal fortunes around following administrationand relegation.[LNB]But Mandaric has now confirmed that will not be the case.[LNB]'As you guys know, I've been here for 11 years and I love the game. I`m not here for business or making money,' he said. [LNB]'I intend to stay here, I love the country and I love the game. Oneday when my owners (at Leicester) say 'chairman, we don`t need you anymore you can go', then I`ll still be in football somewhere.[LNB] Dangerous move: Leicester were thrashed 6-1 by Portsmouth last month[LNB]'It would unfair of me to speculate about going back to Portsmouth,I think Portsmouth should take care of their own problems now.[LNB]'I'm going to say it maybe for the first time now after all thespeculation, I don't think I can meet the expectations of the greatsupporters over there that I love so much and my own expectations if Igo back at this time.[LNB]'So for that reason I'm ruling myself almost out of that. EventuallyI will end up somewhere in football whether you like it or not, youcan't get rid of me that soon.'[LNB]Mandaric meanwhile insists he will not necessarily leave Leicester as soon as their forthcoming takeover is complete.[LNB]'I will walk away when I see I am not needed here at all, and whenmy owners fire me,' he added. 'I'll be here until everything is doneand everything is smooth. We have a great relationship here.'[LNB] Eriksson eyes Premier League return after unveiling at Leicester CityMandaric denies plan to leave Leicester and return to PortsmouthLeicester 3 Scunthorpe 1: Foxes show their teeth as Sven looks on[LNB] [LNB][LNB]
