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Extra time in the air for Pompey
POMPEY had an eventful start to their pre-season trip to Nigeria after their plane aborted its landing in Abuja.
The aircraft, an Airbus 319, was close to touching down when the pilot abandoned the descent after failing to gain clearance from the control tower.
The squad were flown around for half an hour in stormy conditions before a successful landing was made.
Pompey defender Linvoy Primus told the club's official website, www.portsmouthfc.co.uk: ''We were just above the runway when the pilot suddenly pulled the plane out of the landing and back up in the sky.
''We were all shocked. No-one knew what was happening. There had been no warning that there was a problem.
''But credit to the pilot who soon told us that he had been unable to establish contact with the tower and had decided not to land.
''After circling for half an hour in lightning he then managed to get us down safely.''
Portsmouth play Kano Pillars tonight before taking on Community Shield opponents Manchester United in a warm-up game tomorrow.
11:42am Saturday 26th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: Costa Baz on 12:24pm Sat 26 Jul 08
Even Nigeria didn't want them!!!
Even Nigeria didn't want them!!!
Posted by: Layabout, Lordshill on 8:34pm Sat 26 Jul 08
I bet that Fergie slipped the control tower a few bob to delay the plane, to get even more advantage for his lot when they play the FA Cup holders. It's called Gamesmanship, and he is a past master.
I bet that Fergie slipped the control tower a few bob to delay the plane, to get even more advantage for his lot when they play the FA Cup holders. It's called Gamesmanship, and he is a past master.
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