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Portsmouth boss Avram Grant has been warned about his conduct and fined £1,000, with a further £4,000 fine suspended until the end of the term.

Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou has revealed he has heard from 12 parties interested in buying the debt-ridden club.

Portsmouth captain Aaron Mokoena has promised supporters he and his team-mates will fight until the very end of the Premier League season.

Portsmouth owner Balram Chainrai has been told at a meeting with Premier League chiefs that they cannot bail out the financially-stricken club.

Chief executive Peter Storrie has confirmed Portsmouth are in talks with potential new owners as Balram Chainrai looks to sell his interest.

Avram Grant also hit out at City, suggesting his side had the better chances. He said: "They were not the better team. Their first goal was, in my opinion, offside while the second from a foul from a push on Tal Ben Haim. Their goalkeeper was busier than our keeper. I was impressed with the players, the performance was better, it's just the position of the club off the pitch. The boys are trying their best, they showed character and if they show a little more concentration in the box, we can get results."

Portsmouth's woes have increased after the club confirmed they are being sued by Sol Campbell for fees and bonuses he claims he is owed.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie concedes player sales appear to be inevitable as the club looks to avoid going into administration.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant has not spoken to Nadir Belhadj over his reported plans to leave the club to keep his World Cup dream alive.

Portsmouth have confirmed that Avram Grant will be appointed as the club's new manager following Paul Hart's exit earlier this week.

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Who? - Frederic Piquionne
Where is he? - Portsmouth
Who is he linked with? - Birmingham City
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Who? - Jamie O'Hara
Where is he? - Portsmouth
Who is he linked with? - Sunderland
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