Source: Daily_Mail
New Portsmouth chief David Lampitt vows to tackle the cash crisis at Fratton Park
Portsmouth's new chief executive David Lampitt has vowed to bring "some stability and transparency" to the crisis club. [LNB]Pompey appointed Lampitt, the Football Association's head of football integrity, as the successor to Peter Storrie, who stepped down on March 12. [LNB] Tough job: Avram Grant has guided Portsmouth to the Cup semi-final despite the off-field problems[LNB]He will take up the post once his period of notice has been agreed with the FA. [LNB]Portsmouth take on Tottenham in an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday, but could be relegated from the Barclays Premier League before they take to the pitch if results go against them. [LNB]Avram Grant's side are 14 points from safety with five games to play, having been deducted nine points on March 17 for going into administration. [LNB]Lampitt told Pompey's official website, www.www.portsmouthfc.co.uk: 'I am delighted to have the opportunity to take up this new challenge with Portsmouth. [LNB] 'The club has been through some tough times this season and I intend to bring some stability and transparency to operations. [LNB]'Pompey have some of the best fans in the country and they deserve their great support to be matched by equally high standards of governance at the club. [LNB]'I wish Avram, the team and the fans the very best of luck in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend and look forward to coming on board as soon as possible.' [LNB]Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou added: 'I am pleased that we have attracted someone of this calibre to become chief executive. [LNB]'My objective is to ensure that the club exits from administration as soon as possible and it is critically important for Portsmouth's future that we have, in David, a chief executive who will be widely acknowledged and recognised as a safe pair of hands.' [LNB]Lampitt, a qualified chartered accountant, has worked at the FA since 2003 and sits on UEFA's club licensing committee. [LNB]FA chairman Lord Triesman told www.thefa.com: 'David Lampitt has been with the FA for six years and has made an outstanding contribution to our regulatory obligations. [LNB] 'It is a great tribute to him that one of our oldest and most famous clubs should look to his expertise and personal character to bring it through a time of great difficulty. [LNB]'Portsmouth's fans should take comfort in a wise, long-sighted appointment and I wish David every success.'[LNB]Alex Horne, acting CEO of the FA, added: 'We would like to wish David the very best in his new career and we value his contribution to the organisation. [LNB] 'We will be sad to see him leave once arrangements have been finalised with Portsmouth.' [LNB] Portsmouth running out of players because of clauses in contractsKanu: I believe in magic! Star reckons Portsmouth can upset the odds[LNB] [LNB]
