BBC broadcaster explains where Portsmouth funds are being spent after owners’ investment
BBC broadcaster Andrew Moon has established where the funds recently invested into Portsmouth have gone during his radio show.
On his BBC segment ‘Moon’s Musings’ [10 July], the Pompey commentator discussed a range of topics and answered fan questions.
Asked to confirm which areas the recent multi-million-pound investments from the Tornante Company – run by the Eisners – have been invested into, Moon assured it had all gone into ongoing works at Fratton Park and the club’s Hilsea training ground.
“The money going in is not really a big deal, they’ve committed to all these infrastructure projects,” he said.
“To make sure this work happens, the money has to be invested.”
Portsmouth moving with the times
As traditionally endearing as Fratton Park is and will always remain, it is key that Portsmouth keep pace off the pitch with the progress of the team on it.
The Eisners had plenty of skeptics in their earlier days on the South Coast, accused of showing little ambition or long-term vision.
However, recent investment into the club’s infrastructure will enhance the matchday experience for both match-going and television-watching supporters, as well as maximising the capacity potential of Fratton and ensuring training facilities for the squad are paramount.
After the project costs were revealed to surpass £15m, a further £9m was confirmed to be ploughed into the club for off-pitch refurbishments.
With season ticket costs justifiably having risen marginally for 2024-25 in the Championship, Pompey also recently revealed their price list for the club’s various hospitality packages on offer, in a bid to reach its potential with offering fans a memorable matchday.
CEO Andy Cullen previously reassured fans that investment into other key areas of the club will not affect the Blues’ transfer budget, a welcome piece of news.
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