The former Arsenal and England defender was promoted from assistant manager after the departure of Harry Redknapp to Tottenham a fortnight ago, and sealed his first win at the weekend - beating Sunderland 2-1 in the Barclays Premier League.

Reports today suggest Portsmouth are on the brink of a £70million takeover, which would leave Adams' future at the mercy of the new owners.

But the 42-year-old remains upbeat.

"I'm planning on being at this football club for a long time, and the people here have given me no reason to think otherwise," said Adams.

"If I am given time I am sure I will be able to. I have confidence in my ability to be able to do that."

Adams is encouraged by all the indications he is getting - and just hopes it stays that way.

"At the moment everyone is very supportive, and I am very confident. I'm very positive and I'm very happy," he said.

"I think if I am given time here I can be successful, so time is a fear.

"I do worry I'm not going to be given time because we are very driven by results. We are living in a society of 'now'.