David James has hinted that he could turn down a move to West Brom in the summer to stay at Fratton Park.
England keeper could decide to stay at Pompey next season
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has hinted that he could turn down a move to West Brom in the summer to stay at Fratton Park.
Pompey will be playing their football in the Championship next season following a year to forget in the top-flight.
The South Coast outfit have massive financial problems and are currently in administration, resulting in a nine-point penalty and consequent relegation.
West Brom, contrastingly, will finish second in the Championship after an excellent campaign under Roberto Di Matteo.
Reports had suggested England shot-stopper James could move to the Hawthorns, but the 39-year-old, who is only expected to play one more season, says he may decide to play in the second tier.
"I refer to the Championship as real football," he said.
"When I was at West Ham we were relegated and things were soon very different.
"We were a Championship side playing Championship sides, and it would not draw as much attention. I went to MK Dons one game and it suddenly became very real.
"The previous year I was playing a relegation six-pointer at Bolton and it would be a massive double-page spread.
"Why's that the case? People aren't that interested. So in that sense you are playing a much more realistic and less glamorous game."
