Kenny Jackett explains the benefits windfalls from cup competitions have at Portsmouth
Kenny Jackett explained the benefits the windfalls from Pompey’s cup runs have across the club.
Pompey collected £36,000 in prize money for their 2-1 victory at Harrogate Town in the first round of the historic competition on Monday.
That was on top of the £75,000 for the tie being broadcast on BT Sport.
Meanwhile, Jackett’s side have bagged £45,000 for reaching the second stage of their EFL Trophy defence.
With a further £74,000 up for grabs in both competitions before Christmas, it would be a welcome boost to the Fratton Park coffers ahead of the January transfer window.
And Jackett revealed the cash injection helps multiple areas at PO4.
The boss said: ‘It always helps having a good Cup run, doing well on TV and the confidence the players gain from it.
‘They are all considerations and obviously for every League One club there is a big consideration for the finances.
‘Maybe it might be a little bit different for Premier League or potential Premier League clubs because it's only the latter stages that effect that.
‘But it's a big carrot on many fronts for us and no doubt a financial one.
‘You see the windfall right the way through the club. Football clubs needs paying for wherever the money comes from.
‘We went through a few rounds of the League Cup this season and we want similar or better in the FA Cup if we can.
‘It helps all corners of the club.’