Source: Daily_Mail
Pompey jobs saved thanks to whipround by Grant and his players
Saver account: Goalkeeper David James organised the whipround at Portsmouth[LNB] Five backroom staff sacked by Portsmouth administrator AndrewAndronikou were back after Avram Grant and his players gottogether to pay their wages until the end of the season.[LNB] The £1,500 per player donation was England goalkeeper David James'sidea and the first good off-field story for months from thecash-strapped club, which is doomed to relegation.[LNB] And Grant was determined to put his hand in his own pocket, despitebeing owed months of back-pay, so his squad could be prepared fortitle-chasing Chelsea's visit to Fratton Park.[LNB] 'The players, me, the staff, everybody here has contributed,' saidGrant. 'And I must say that we were all happy to do it. When a clubdrops the human side, that's the first step down to finishing as aclub. Portsmouth existed before me and the players and will existafter. For me, these people are very important. They are not in thespotlight, but without these people you cannot succeed as a club.'[LNB] Grant had two kitmen, a masseur and an analyst back in action yesterday, along with long-time training ground manager Tug Wilson.[LNB] The 64-year-old former Royal Navy sailor said he was delighted to be back after attending a meeting at Fratton Park on Tuesday.[LNB] 'You read a lot of bad things about footballers these days,' said Wilson. 'But what's happened here has been amazing.[LNB] 'I know David James was behind it, but all of the players have been amazing, it's great to be back.[LNB] Redknapp blasts O'Hara after loan star admits he wants Spurs out of FA CupPortsmouth v CHELSEA: Petr Cech boost for Blues with keeper back in action for Fratton Park clashPremier League set to fine crisis club Portsmouth for breaking rules[LNB] [LNB]
