the club are in a catch 22 situation

handing in a transfer request is quite a big thing. It means he wont get a settlement of the wages due for the remainder of his contract should he be sold.

if the club gives in then every player will demand rises and that way portsmouth lies. We will also not be able to strengthen the squad to the extent we need

if it doesnt then holt will leave to one of our rivals (doubtless score against us) and lambert and others will feel we lack "ambition".

Posted By: conkers, May 19, 10:18:48