Portsmouth will appeal to the FA as they attempt to secure a Uefa club licence that would allow them to play in Europe next season.
Avram Grant’s team produced one of the most remarkable results of the season yesterday when they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup Final. The victory came a day after their relegation from the Barclays Premier League was confirmed.
However, Portsmouth’s financial plight leaves a doubt over whether they will be allowed to take their place in the Europa League. With Chelsea certain to play in the Champions League, Portsmouth would normally expect to claim the Europa League place awarded to the FA Cup winners. But as a club in administration they were not entitled to