Milan Mandaric has accused Portsmouth supporters of being the main cause of the rumours suggesting that Harry Redknapp is close to the sack only two months after coming back to Fratton Park.

He claims that he has been bombarded by text messages from the Pompey faithful, firstly calling for Alain Perrin to be sacked and now, after a poor run under his successor, shouting for Harry Redknapp to be dismissed too.

“I got text messages from supporters saying we should get rid of Alain [Perrin] and now I am getting messages saying we should sack Harry,” Mandaric told the Daily Mirror.

He added: “It is a difficult situation because we have spent a lot of money, brought in nine players and ‘Sacha’ [Gaydamak] is yet to see a victory.

“I understand the fans’ frustration but everyone needs to get behind Harry and give him the chance to make it. We still believe there is no better manager out there to get us out of trouble.”

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