The Eisner family thanked the
Pompey Supporters' Trust, the presidents and all
Pompey fans for their unprecedented efforts to save and stabilise the club over the past four years.
Explaining his contract situation at
Pompey, he added: "The gaffer (Paul Cook) said he wanted me there and would try to get something done.
League Two
Pompey took control of the tie with two goals in the space of five first half minutes, Roberts' 32nd-minute penalty and McNulty's superb header.
Both sides had chances to snatch maximum points, but lacked quality in front of goal, even though City will be more pleased with the outcome than rockbottom
Pompey.
Pompey face a 10-point deduction, which would leave them 21st in the table.
As a result of
Pompey's masterful manipulation of his fame, he was granted the supreme command of the Roman legions fighting in the Eastern Campaign.
While many of
Pompey's players are on loan from other clubs and may seek pastures new in the summer, Smith says he would consider staying at Fratton Park.
"It will be an uphill struggle in terms of making the appeal but nonetheless we will try," said
Pompey administrator Andrew Andronikou.
He has been restricted by
Pompey's financial meltdown and it is still unclear which players will be allowed to play in the final due to bonuses and contract clauses.
Pompey have been stunned by the decision to pull the rug from deals that could rescue them from oblivion.
Pompey have not identified any specific players for sale, although reports suggest Algeria World Cup star Nadir Belhadj, midfielder Kevin Prince-Boateng and young defender Mark Wilson could be made available.