Sandperson Wrote: Isn't it true that Pompey (under > Redknapp) didn't pay the fee for Defoe? Nope, it is not true whatsoever. As in almost all EPL deals, the first half was paid and the second delayed for 1 year. This was waived by Tottenham in bringing him back to WHL (they also doubled his wages). There were further complications on the deal as we owed spurs some cash for Kaboul who transfered in the summer. Just heard an amusing story, from a certain 7ft striker, that a certain scouse exhibitionist was so p***ed off with Defoe's lack of effort after the PFC Vs WHFC game on Boxing Day that he took it upon himself to spark him straight out in the dressing room! Flu my arse! Also an interesting side note is that JD has been living at HR's Sandbanks residence since this incident. Tapped up? Of course not!