Portsmouth chief Peter Storrie admits it will be difficult to replace Harry Redknapp after his move to Tottenham.

Former Bolton and Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce and ex-Chelsea chief Avram Grant - who moved to Stamford Bridge from a technical director role at Fratton Park two years ago - are fancied by bookmakers to succeed Redknapp, although many Pompey fans want former Arsenal star Adams to take over.

Storrie said: "Replacing Harry as manager was not something we had thought of at all at this time yesterday, but of course the job of replacing him starts now.

"I have, obviously, spoken to Sacha (Gaydamak) and it will be decided between him and me - with my recommendation.

"I have already had around 84,000 text messages on the subject. So I have had plenty of advice."