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Chairman Martin Gregory (until 18 December)Les Parris (from 18 December - 18 May 1999) | ||
During the 1998–99 English football season, Portsmouth F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.
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Season summary
Portsmouth's centenary season, 1998-99, saw a serious financial crisis hit the club and in December 1998, chairman Martin Gregory quit his post after being targeted of abuse from Portsmouth fans which gave him no choice but to sell his 97% ownership of the club and in February 1999, Portsmouth went into receivership. They avoided relegation again that season, and were then saved from closure by new chairman Milan Mandarić, who saved the club with a takeover deal in May 1999. The new chairman immediately started investing.
Final league table
NB In the Football League goals scored (F) takes precedence over goal difference
Results
Portsmouth's score comes first
Squad
Squad at end of seasonNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.