Source: SKY_Sports
Adams defends Pompey stint
Tony Adams has admitted he was surprised to be sacked by Portsmouth just 22 games into the job at Fratton Park. The former England captain was only appointed as Harry Redknapp's successor on a two-and-a-half-year contract in October.Adams lost the likes of Lassana Diarra and Jermain Defoe in January and he believes he had neither the time nor the backing to be a success at the club.Despite his short and unsuccessful tenure at Fratton Park, the 42-year-old insists the experience has not put him off taking another job in football management.Surprised"I am a little bit surprised, but results haven't been good," admitted Adams."I haven't had a lot of time and I certainly haven't had the financial backing. We've had a few injuries as well and that's tough to take."It's not turned me off management that's for sure."I've just got to make sure I get all the parameters right before I walk into the next one."I can't wait to get back in and have another bash. But I won't be impulsive,I've got to learn from that and make sure I get things right."SadIn-form Pompey striker David Nugent, who had been given a fresh lease of life under Adams, is sad to see the former Arsenal defender leave the club."It was a bit of a shock getting up this morning and seeing the news," he told Sky Sports News."He's been in today wishing us all the best of luck for the rest of the season. Whoever comes in now has got a bit of a job on their hands. We'll see who comes in next."He called me aside saying 'You've done well in the past few games, keep it going and hopefully I'll work with you again in the future'. That was about it really."I was [surprised at Adams' exit]. He's given me a chance to play. I was happy for him to stay. I would have thought he would have been given a few more games, but it's the chairman's decision."When asked if he thought Portsmouth were in a relegation battle, Nugent replied: "Yeah, definitely, there are a few teams in there."There are about 11 teams that could go down at the moment. We've got to get a bit of stability at the club, win a few games and get out of there."