Storrie quits Pompey post

Chief executive steps down at Fratton Park

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Storrie quits Pompey post

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Peter Storrie has stepped down as chief executive of Portsmouth but will stay on in a consultancy role.

Storrie has been a prominent public figure for Pompey this season, as he attempted to steady their sinking ship.

He was expected to remain in his executive post until the financially-crippled club had found a new buyer.

However, he has decided to step down from the role and will now undertake consultancy duties for the club's FA Cup semi-final against Fulham or Tottenham.

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Pompey administrator Andrew Andronikou has confirmed that Storrie has handed in his resignation, but has thanked him for the hard work he has put in at Fratton Park during a difficult time.

"After talks with his family and friends, Peter Storrie decided it is in the best interests of the club for him to leave his full-time employment," read a statement released on the club's official website.

"The administrators would like to thank Mr Storrie for his undivided assistance and support over the past few weeks.

"Mr Storrie has pledged to continue to assist the club and the administrators on a range of matters, including the sale of the club, the FA Cup semi-final arrangements and other projects and will be remunerated accordingly."

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Shawn Woodward (Portsmouth fan) says...

peter storie has always done his best 4 the club his consortium would have been better if they had took over instead of that joker ali al faraj ok so if that had been done we would have been backed by german banker but so what we would never have been in this mess good luck 2 you peter lets hope now full details come out n we can find out whats happened 2 all clubs money but i believe u done nothing wrong and u always done whats best 4 the club good luck 4 the future

Posted 23:01 12th March 2010

Old Pompey-blue (Portsmouth fan) says...

History will show that one man took on more than he could cope with. He was forever spinning storries to the supporters and it was always my belief that he thought he was Mr Pompey. He single handed almost brought about the demise of a 112 year-old football club. I cannot see how this man will be ever employed in football again, even if he escapes jail. Mr Storrieteller, if you had an ounce of thought for the club and supporters you should have resigned months ago. No doubt you will have a very comfortable retirement unlike those that lost their jobs no thanks to you. I hope that you choose not to show your presence at Wembley as it would be very insensitive to all connected to Pompey. May HMRC deal with you accordingly!

Posted 22:43 12th March 2010

G Thomas (Portsmouth fan) says...

May I begin by saying a big thank you to Peter Storrie for helping the club reach the dizzy heights of the Premier League and an FA Cup Final. Whilst, I do not agree with the level of abuse that he has suffered, I had hoped that as a final act in which he could have shown his love for the future of the club by stepping down the day after the club went into administration. Certainly, as one of the high earners still at the club, he might have allowed the Administrator greater flexibility in perhaps not having to cut the number of jobs that he has over the passed few days. Lets hope we can get a buyer in before the end of the season and those who have been released and who needed the income that they had previously received, will once again have employment. Especially, as the current financial situation hat the club finds itself in was not of their making!

Posted 21:36 12th March 2010

Paul Hayward (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

I think people would have had more respect for Peter Storrie if he had been more honest at the start of Pompey's trobles. When Harry Redknapp left the club, he (Harry) said he was leaving because the club needed the money, Peter Storrie rubbished this claim. We then found out that the then owner (Gydemark) had not put any money into the club for 18 months and that Storrie was having to sell players to keep the club going. He stayed in the role, keeping quiet for so long while taking a monster wage packet. He should have been more honest from the start, this is why people blame him for Pompey's demise.

Posted 21:36 12th March 2010

Barry Messer (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Peter I can't believe that you have stayed at portsmouth this long, I didn't see any body else stepping up to the plate and talking to the media when the ship was sinking, I am not sure if people really realize how much effort goes into keeping creditors happy when they are owed so much money. Who else way trying to bring in new investors??? People have to remember you were an employee to! All the best Peter I am sure you are looking forward to a well earned breal!

Posted 21:25 12th March 2010

Peter James (Portsmouth fan) says...

bless his heart, at last he`s "giving somthing back" to the club !!!

Posted 21:20 12th March 2010

Craig Muns (Portsmouth fan) says...

I agree with phil and trevor even though whats happened this season has beeen a catastrophe. I would like to thank him for what hes done in the past and for contributing to what we have achieved and wish him good luck for the future. pup

Posted 21:04 12th March 2010

Mark Wheeler says...

ITS ABOUT TIME PETER STORIE LEFT THE CLUB,HE WAS OVER PAID AND OVER RATED AND SHOULD TAKE MOST OF THE BLAME FOR ALL THAT HAS HAPPENED,PERHAPS HE SHOULD RUN TOHIS MATE HARRY AT SPURS AND HELP PUT THEM IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF TROUBLE AND DEBT THAT HE SEEMED TO DO WITH US AS THEY ARE BOTH TO BLAME.,PLAY UP POMPEY

Posted 21:04 12th March 2010

Stephen Purchase says...

As a Leeds Utd fan, I must say that I have seen it all before under a present Welsh Chairman. You could not afford to spend ridiculous ammounts of money on transfers and wages like the club has. Peter Storrie, you did not assume the responsibilities required of you in your senior position. The club will see that the sooner you relinquish all connections, the sooner they will pick up the pieces.

Posted 21:00 12th March 2010

Noddy Noddy 2 (Portsmouth fan) says...

Hi great comments from all. Harry and Peter what have you all done with the money. Please can we see all the bank accounts. Peter see you down the dole office we can have a cup of tea between us. You poor old players so poor. lol from the rich tea lady with no job

Posted 20:55 12th March 2010

Tony Forrest (Newcastle United fan) says...

Surely Mr Storrie has been nothing but bad for the club? Sanctioning wages for players that were unaffordable despite the club earning mega money from player sales in the last few years? Throw in the tax fiasco and the fact that the new stadium is still nothing more than an artists impression, I do not think he should be allowed to hold a position in a football club in future

Posted 20:43 12th March 2010

Paul Sturgess (Portsmouth fan) says...

Thanks for your efforts Peter. You were the only one who stood up and told the truth. Made you an easy target for the dins.

Posted 20:34 12th March 2010

Terry Moore (Portsmouth fan) says...

Good bye and good riddance, As CEO has played a serious part in nearly killing my club. Should have been first on the list of job cuts yesterday, how many staff could have stayed on as a result of his so called "pay cut". At least this has been one promise he has kept.

Posted 20:30 12th March 2010

Mark Lattimer-hedley (Portsmouth fan) says...

Should have done this sooner Peter not only are to to blame in the mess of the club but also the poor sods that got laid of this week that are going to struggle to pay there mortgages. P.U.P.

Posted 20:06 12th March 2010

Gary Mcfarlane (Manchester United fan) says...

although we dont know all the details it looks bad when after all the bad decisions this man has done he only walks away after he's took a pay cut. i feel sorry for the fans but this should never have happened.

Posted 19:54 12th March 2010

Aaron Nixon (Manchester United fan) says...

haha how typical left now he has had to take a 40% pay cut what about the 85 sacked employees after he helped nearly ruin the club and ultimately cost them jobs. Sort of man you would hate to see at your football club just after peter risdale greedy so n sos

Posted 19:51 12th March 2010

Steve Conroy (Portsmouth fan) says...

I think that all you have to ask yourself is what is the single common denominator throughout the last two years of turmoil at the football club - Peter Storie !! He introduced so many new buyers and said all the right things we wanted to hear ... and yet almoust without exception non of them had any money !! How on earth he was paid 1.3 million is beyond belief ..... !!

Posted 19:49 12th March 2010

Vin Lewis (Arsenal fan) says...

Should he not have done this 3 days ago to help not make the 85 people redundant? The man is a selfish joke, who appears only to have contributed to what Pompey has become. The only saving grace for him is that Pompey are the first, but will not be the last........

Posted 19:41 12th March 2010

Brian Bloomfield says...

Storrie should have left a long time ago. He was involved in all the dealing which has put Pompey in this mess. As a fan I'm glad to see the back of him.

Posted 19:26 12th March 2010

Gabriel Gab (Arsenal fan) says...

this is one day after pay cut????this one do not deserve a place in football at all, sink Portsmouth and then resign after pay cut

Posted 19:16 12th March 2010
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