Pompey Sack Barker

Richie Barker’s reign at Portsmouth didn’t last long. 20 games in charge and having lost the last 3 games Pompey look in serious danger of replacing Torquay United or Northampton Town in the relegation zone.

Academy boss Andy Awford will take charge of their game away to Newport County this Saturday.

Pompey have released the following statement:-

Richie Barker has left his position as Portsmouth Football Club manager by mutual consent.

Following a meeting between Richie and the board, both parties agreed that it was in the best interests of the club.

Portsmouth Football Club would like to thank Richie for all his work and wish him well for the future.

Andy Awford has been appointed caretaker manager until the end of the season.

Will this start the Paul Tisdale to Pompey rumours?

Barker’s appointment announced here: http://www.exeweb.com/2013/12/06/portsmouth-to-announce-richie-barker-as-new-manager/