Pompey will NOT play in Europe. Too right.

Portsmouth Football Club have had their hopes of playing European football next season dashed by the Football Association and the Premier League.

The South Coast team, who are in dire financial trouble, had hoped to appeal against the ruling which had forbidden them from entering next season's Europa League after failing to apply for a Uefa club licence.

Pompey would have qualified for European competition after reaching the FA Cup final against Chelsea, who are set to play in the Uefa Champions League next season.

Avram Grant's team have been told that an appeal would be rejected because of the clubs financial problems which see them carry a staggering £120m debt.

A joint statement from the FA and Premier League said, "The FA and Premier League have confirmed to the administrators of Portsmouth Football Club that they shall not consider any late application for granting of a Uefa Club Licence for the 2010-11 season."

What this means is that the team who finish seventh in the Premier League - currently Liverpool, will claim the last Europa League spot.

For me, this is absolutely spot on. Portsmouth are a prime example of how not to run a football club. The finances have been managed poorly. This is not an exaggeration, just look at the figures. Even St Johns Ambulance are owed more than £5000, an amount which is vital to an organisation such as theirs. They were given a restbite with a relaxation of the transfer rules. They have received a handout from Lens who are allowing striker, Aruna Dindane to play and scrap the £4m deal they had agreed if he played another game. Lets not forget all the controversy whilst Peter Storrie and Harry Redknapp were there. All damaging the image of Portsmouth Football Club. They have been managed poorly. How many owners have they had?

I don't buy that its the responsibility of the Premier League to make sure they are looked after. Other clubs don't get into this situation, and the ones who have don't get charity.

I hope Portsmouth FC turn their fortunes around, literally, but this decision is absolutely the right one. Lets not take our embarrasments around Europe eh.