Michael Appleton
Submitted by Sam Dymond on Thu, 10/11/2011 - 13:25
Team:
Portsmouth
DOB:
04 Dec 1975 (Age 36)
Birthplace:
Salford
Previous Teams (Player):
Man Utd, Lincoln, Grimsby, Preston, West Brom
Promotions:
None
Relegations:
None
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Coventry and Portsmouth lost on Saturday to confirm their relegation, while Reading clinched the Championship title.
Portsmouth came from behind to triumph on Saturday and Richard Greatorex is backing them to beat Crystal Palace on Tuesday.
Doncaster's relegation from the Championship was confirmed as they twice let a lead slip at home to Portsmouth on Saturday.
Portsmouth claimed a home win over Hull on Tuesday and moved off the foot of the Championship table as Doncaster only drew.
Michael Appleton has insisted he is committed to Portsmouth and won't walk away from the financially stricken club.
Barnsley boast an excellent first-half record under Keith Hill and Mike Holden expects it to continue against Portsmouth.
Mike Holden is backing Blackpool to maintain their impressive form when Portsmouth visit Bloomfield Road on Saturday.
Crisis-club Portsmouth still owe their players January's wages according to manager Michael Appleton.
Portsmouth have activated a clause in Marko Futacs' contract to keep the striker at Fratton Park for an extra year.
Big games are few and far between for Portsmouth nowadays, so we should expect a big show against Southampton on Sunday.
Portsmouth shouldn't face any points deductions, despite their parent company going into administration.
Mike Holden is backing Leicester to do the business when they travel to Portsmouth this weekend.


