Peter Storrie

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Not to be confused with Peter Storey, former Arsenal and Fulham player..

Peter Storrie is a Director and the Chief Executive Officer of English Premier League team Portsmouth F.C.. He had formerly worked for West Ham United F.C., Notts County F.C. and Southend United F.C.

Whilst Managing Director at Southend United F.C. he achieved notoriety over his reputed £120,000 a season salary. [1] [2]

His move from Notts County F.C. to Portsmouth F.C. was the source of some controversy, as he initially took up a role at Portsmouth F.C. on a job share basis in early 2002. [3] Eventually moving to Portsmouth F.C. permanently in late February 2002 as Chief Executive, replacing Martin Murphy after his 12 months at the club in the process. [4]

He remains Chief Executive Officer of Portsmouth F.C. despite the 2006 change in ownership of the club from Milan Mandaric, to Alexandre 'Sacha' Gaydamak. In June 2007 he was invited to serve as a member on the FA Council becoming one of eight representatives from the Premier League. Storrie said "It is good recognition for the club so I am delighted to be asked to serve as a member." [5]

Storrie was arrested on November 28, 2007 along with Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp, Mandaric, agent Willie McKay and former Portsmouth player Amdy Faye over allegations of corruption. [6]