The bookies were quick to name former Toon boss Sam Allardyce one of the favourites for the Pompey job when Harry Redknapp did a runner ... but the south coast club will appoint the new manager from 'within'.

Tony Adams is set to be installed as new Portsmouth manager just over 48 hours after Harry Redknapp quit the FA Cup holders to join Tottenham.
 
And that follows chief executive Peter Storrie insisting yesterday "there will be no rush to find a replacement".