On-song portsmouth striker Jermaine Defoe will not be playing this saturday against former club Spurs after the Premier league ruled that he is ineligable to play.The 25 year old moved from Spurs to Portsmouth in the January transfer window,but the last minute deal was rushed through as a loan deal,despite Defoe signing a permanent transfer deal early February.

The Premiership stated that the FA rules clearly state that a player taken on loan even if that loan is made permanent,may not play against the club that loaned him within the same season as such deal is agreed.

btw i would just like to say to all those doubters about Defoe leaving Spurs earlier this year.....................I told you so!!!!