Former Spurs star Metgod gets Portsmouth coaching job

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams appointed former Tottenham star John Metgod as his first-team coach on Tuesday.

Adams was looking for a new assistant after Joe Jordan quit Fratton Park to link up with former Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp at Tottenham and Metgod fitted the bill perfectly.

Metgod, renowned for his ferocious free-kicks during his playing days, had been on the coaching staff at Feyenoord since retiring and Adams revealed the 50-year-old ex-Netherlands defender was desperate to move to the Premier League.

“He's been working for Feyenoord for 20 years in different capacities. I think he was instrumental in setting up their academy there,” Adams told Portsmouth's website.

“He jumped at the chance to come here. He was super-keen. He loved it in England when he was a player and can't wait to come and work for us.

“John's going to be a fantastic ally. He's the right person for this football club.

“He's a little bit older than me and has been around the block. He's played in England, Spain and Holland under some unbelievable managers.”