Russians make Pompey bid

It has been confirmed that Russian sports consortium Convers Sports Initiative have been in talks with Portsmouth about a possible takeover.   The Russian group was involved in a failed bid to acquire Bournemouth last year.


The consortium are involved with Ferrari Russia and Spartak Moscow ice hockey club.   A key figure in the consortium is Vladimir Antonov who is listed as one of the 200 richest men in Russia.

It has been confirmed that Russian sports consortium Convers Sports Initiative have been in talks with Portsmouth about a possible takeover.   The Russian group was involved in a failed bid to acquire Bournemouth last year.


The consortium are involved with Ferrari Russia and Spartak Moscow ice hockey club.   A key figure in the consortium is Vladimir Antonov who is listed as one of the 200 richest men in Russia.