Cotterill pumped up for Pompey opener

Portsmouth manager Steve Cotterill is looking to the future - and the Championship opener at Coventry - after the club's survival. The club's survival was secured in the High Court on Thursday.Pompey avoided liquidation in their tax battle with HM Revenue & Customs and Cotterill is looking for a positive result on the pitch as well despite having a threadbare squad at his disposal.He said: "We're short of numbers, but it only takes 11 to win a game. We've got to look after the best 11 and the fittest 11 we have available. If we put out a strong 11, we might do okay."It's been very difficult. But come 3pm on Saturday there will be a good buzz."

Source: Team_Talk