• Premier League

Pompey apply for licence to play in Europa League

ESPN staff
May 18, 2010
Portsmouth could qualify for a place in the Europa League as FA Cup runners-up © Getty Images
Enlarge

Portsmouth have made a formal application to the FA for a UEFA club licence in an attempt to seal a place in next season's Europa League.

The south coast club would go through as beaten FA Cup finalists due to Chelsea sealing qualification for the Champions League before winning last weekend's final.

The cash-strapped club saw a similar appeal turned down last month as they were not in a position to file their accounts in time because of being in administration - a criterion for a UEFA club licence.

Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou said after that decision: "It's wrong for the fans that they should not be allowed to support their club in Europe next season."

More to follow.......

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Close

ABOUT COOKIES

To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies.

More Info Here Cookie Choices