Peter Storrie reveals he's advising sports firm over Pompey takeover

Mr Storrie, who was Pompey chief executive from 2002-2010, said he is acting as an ‘intermediate’ between the company and the club’s administrator Trevor Birch.

He would not reveal the interested business, stating they wish the remain confidential, but confirmed they are a firm currently involved in another sport.

Mr Storrie said he would not return to Fratton Park if the company mounted a successful take over.

Mr Birch told BBC Radio Solent this morning he had spoken to the former chief executive over the formation of a consortium.

Speaking to The News, Mr Storrie said: ‘It’s not a consortium. It’s just someone I know that might be interested in the club. They want to remain confidential.

‘I’m advising the people that are interested and liaising with Trevor Birch with figures and going through them with him. I’m just an intermediate.

‘They are a company that’s already involved in sport – but not football. It’s at an early stage.

‘We have got information to look at and it’s up to them to take it to the next stage and go to Trevor Birch.’

The interested party would be happy to work alongside fans and the Pompey Supporters’ Trust, according to Mr Storrie.

It comes as the trust today launched its share scheme plan for a community buy-out of Pompey.