Portsmouth have failed to agree a deal for Gary McAllister to join them as assistant manager.

The former Scotland midfielder held talks over the position - vacant since Brian Kidd's summer departure for Manchester City - this morning.

But no agreement was reached, leaving Pompey still searching for a No 2 to boss Paul Hart.

Hart said: ''We couldn't agree anything.

''He was the man I wanted so it's disappointing.''

Former Leeds and Coventry manager McAllister turned down a part-time job as assistant to Scotland national team coach George Burley, preferring to instead seek a role with a Premier League club.

Pompey have lost all of their opening seven games of the season - a Premier League record.