Kidd joins Pompey staff

Portsmouth have revealed Brian Kidd has joined the club to assist caretaker manager Paul Hart. The 59-year-old, who worked alongside Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United for many years, will help out with the coaching of the side while a search is made for a permanent manager.Kidd also had a stint as the assistant manager of England while Sven Goran Eriksson was at the helm but was forced to resign from the role after being diagnosed with cancer.He has recently worked as an assistant to Neil Warnock and Bryan Robson at Sheffield United."Brian's a fantastic coach with a great track record," caretaker boss Paul Hart told Portsmouth's official website."We've known each other for an awfully long time and I'm delighted he's coming here to assist me."Kidd's role will be reviewed when Portsmouth find a permanent successor to Tony Adams.

Source: SKY_Sports