Pompey plan Euro appeal to FA
Portsmouth are planning to appeal to the Football Assocation in a
bid to secure a UEFA club licence to play in Europe next season.
In booking their place in the FA Cup final against Chelsea,
the relegated outfit qualified for European competition next
season.
However, due to their dire financial plight it is unsure if
Pompey will be allowed to take their place in the Europa League.
With Chelsea certain to qualify for next season's Champions
League, it means Portsmouth are entitled to claim the Europa League
place usually awarded to the FA Cup winners.
But with the club in administration, they are not allowed to
apply for a required UEFA licence.
However, Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou has
indicated they will appeal to the FA in a bid to be awarded the
authorisation to allow them to play in Europe next term.