Ibroxblue 122 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Harry Redknapp admits he was forced to sell Pedro Mendes to Rangers to balance the books and must rely on loan signings to bolster his Portsmouth squad ahead of their first European campaign. Mendes was inked into Redknapp's midfield for their Barclays Premier League opener at Chelsea tomorrow when Pompey accepted a £3million offer for the Portuguese international. "He played at Wembley last week and would definitely have been in my team at Chelsea," said Redknapp. "It was a necessity. It wasn't too good an offer, Pedro is probably worth more than that. "I'm sorry to lose him because I loved him as a fella and as a player. "But I had to get some money in. You've got to balance the books. "That's the rules of the game. I had good offers for other players but they didn't want to move." Redknapp's comments highlights the financial constraints at Fratton Park. Far from building on the FA Cup win with heavy investment, owner Alexandre Gaydamak will rely on his manager's wheeling and dealing expertise. Peter Crouch and Younes Kaboul have been signed this summer but their fees have almost been offset by the sales of Mendes and Sulley Muntari, while Jerome Thomas has arrived on loan from Charlton. "I need three more loans in but we can't spend more money," said Redknapp. "It's called managing. I've got to manage this club, find a few loans, I enjoy that. "Go and find another Kanu, someone they all think is finished. "Anyone can buy him for £20m or him for £30m. My missus could do that. Go and buy Kaka. "We can all buy the best players in the world with an open cheque book can't we?" This is the style at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea have signed Deco and Jose Bosingwa, while pursuing Robinho and tying Frank Lampard, Redknapp's nephew, to a new five-year deal. "It must have been in Frank's mind to give it a try abroad but his heart's always been at Chelsea," said Redknapp. "He loves it there. Chelsea is his club. His heart's at Chelsea and I think he just wanted to get the deal he wanted. "He's so focused and professional and unfortunately he always scores against us." http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/footba...s.html?ITO=1490 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joop10 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 He's gonna be our main man this year.I'm delighted we signed him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddrock 107 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Harry Redknapp admits he was forced to sell Pedro Mendes to Rangers to balance the books and must rely on loan signings to bolster his Portsmouth squad ahead of their first European campaign. Mendes was inked into Redknapp's midfield for their Barclays Premier League opener at Chelsea tomorrow when Pompey accepted a £3million offer for the Portuguese international. "He played at Wembley last week and would definitely have been in my team at Chelsea," said Redknapp. "It was a necessity. It wasn't too good an offer, Pedro is probably worth more than that. "I'm sorry to lose him because I loved him as a fella and as a player. "But I had to get some money in. You've got to balance the books. "That's the rules of the game. I had good offers for other players but they didn't want to move." Redknapp's comments highlights the financial constraints at Fratton Park. I said earlier today my Pompey mates down here said Harry didnt want to sell , lets hope that bades well for us Far from building on the FA Cup win with heavy investment, owner Alexandre Gaydamak will rely on his manager's wheeling and dealing expertise. Peter Crouch and Younes Kaboul have been signed this summer but their fees have almost been offset by the sales of Mendes and Sulley Muntari, while Jerome Thomas has arrived on loan from Charlton. "I need three more loans in but we can't spend more money," said Redknapp. "It's called managing. I've got to manage this club, find a few loans, I enjoy that. "Go and find another Kanu, someone they all think is finished. "Anyone can buy him for £20m or him for £30m. My missus could do that. Go and buy Kaka. "We can all buy the best players in the world with an open cheque book can't we?" This is the style at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea have signed Deco and Jose Bosingwa, while pursuing Robinho and tying Frank Lampard, Redknapp's nephew, to a new five-year deal. "It must have been in Frank's mind to give it a try abroad but his heart's always been at Chelsea," said Redknapp. "He loves it there. Chelsea is his club. His heart's at Chelsea and I think he just wanted to get the deal he wanted. "He's so focused and professional and unfortunately he always scores against us." http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/footba...s.html?ITO=1490 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersDude90 1 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Redknapp has always liked Mendes, glad he came. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue1872 2 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Not many of the Pompy fans wanted him to leave either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerson 2 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Harry Redknapp admits he was forced to sell Pedro Mendes to Rangers to balance the books and must rely on loan signings to bolster his Portsmouth squad ahead of their first European campaign. Mendes was inked into Redknapp's midfield for their Barclays Premier League opener at Chelsea tomorrow when Pompey accepted a £3million offer for the Portuguese international. "He played at Wembley last week and would definitely have been in my team at Chelsea," said Redknapp. "It was a necessity. It wasn't too good an offer, Pedro is probably worth more than that. "I'm sorry to lose him because I loved him as a fella and as a player. "But I had to get some money in. You've got to balance the books. "That's the rules of the game. I had good offers for other players but they didn't want to move." Redknapp's comments highlights the financial constraints at Fratton Park. Far from building on the FA Cup win with heavy investment, owner Alexandre Gaydamak will rely on his manager's wheeling and dealing expertise. Peter Crouch and Younes Kaboul have been signed this summer but their fees have almost been offset by the sales of Mendes and Sulley Muntari, while Jerome Thomas has arrived on loan from Charlton. "I need three more loans in but we can't spend more money," said Redknapp. "It's called managing. I've got to manage this club, find a few loans, I enjoy that. "Go and find another Kanu, someone they all think is finished. "Anyone can buy him for £20m or him for £30m. My missus could do that. Go and buy Kaka. "We can all buy the best players in the world with an open cheque book can't we?" This is the style at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea have signed Deco and Jose Bosingwa, while pursuing Robinho and tying Frank Lampard, Redknapp's nephew, to a new five-year deal. "It must have been in Frank's mind to give it a try abroad but his heart's always been at Chelsea," said Redknapp. "He loves it there. Chelsea is his club. His heart's at Chelsea and I think he just wanted to get the deal he wanted. "He's so focused and professional and unfortunately he always scores against us." http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/footba...s.html?ITO=1490 Gay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorcager 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Watched him a few times last year always plays for the Jersey think he will be a great signing great attitude as well hopefully will be good for the dressing room into the bargain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 277 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Mendes is the new Hammer I'm sure of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 The Spurs fans didn't want him to leave and were mad that Jol never played him more often. Both the Pompey fans and 'Arry are pretty gutted that he's gone aswell. We have a quality signing in Pedro Mendes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I can't blame Harry for being upset, Pedro is a quality player and i'm still shocked we managed to get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Good article for backing up the decision to get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gartcosh Bear 124 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Get in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Mendes is definitely worth about £5M minimum tbh. We got a good price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juno 2 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Rocket Man? Well I guess we know his chant then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Rocket Man? Well I guess we know his chant then! Surely not the Elton John song :gay1: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juno 2 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 You KNOW that would sound amazing being shouted by forty five thousand hard bastards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. 7 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 its a great singing for us and harry should be raging! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,453 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Get in! I remember wathing that game V's Man City & thinking he'd be a cracking player to have.....BUT...We'd never be able to afford him!!! I'm still stunned we've got him tbh!!! :bouncy: :bouncy: :bouncy: :bouncy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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