But Thursday's vote will come as a great relief to the South Coast club's supporters and its lead administrator Andrew Andronikou.

BBC: Portsmouth creditors vote in favour of deal over debts

Administrator Andrew Andronikou has revealed that "five or six players" would be eligible for bullet payments if they played another game.

BBC: David James says 2008 FA Cup win began Pompey crisis

Despite's Portsmouth's financial problems, administrator Andrew Andronikou is confident Pompey will survive as he evaluates bids from 12 parties who are interested in buying the club.

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