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Yeovil manager Gary Johnson has moved to clarify his actions after turning up late to his side's 3-1 Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat by Portsmouth.

Johnson arrived 15 minutes before Tuesday's kick-off at Huish Park and left after his post-match team talk.

The club have yet to comment on his behaviour, but 91Èȱ¬ Sport understands Johnson was unhappy with their business on transfer deadline day.

In a statement, Johnson said he was seeking talks with the chairman.

It read: "I'm having a quiet reflective period after a hectic transfer deadline evening.

"The chairman [John Fry] is currently on holiday and I am waiting for him to return to speak to him about how to proceed."

Johnson signed one loan player prior to Monday's transfer deadline, capturing Wolves midfielder Jack Price on a month-long deal.

On Tuesday night, the Glovers boss remained seated in the dugout for the first-round tie while his assistants Terry Skiverton and Darren Way directed the team.

Skiverton, who was Glovers boss prior to Johnson's return in January 2012, spoke to 91Èȱ¬ Somerset after the game and defended Johnson, saying: "He was there before the game, at half-time and afterwards.

"He's the manager, he's always been the manager. He was there and I was supporting him. Maybe he wasn't so vocal but he was there trying to get the best out of the players."

When asked about Johnson's subdued mood, Skiverton replied: "You'll have to try and talk to the manager yourself, but I wouldn't do it tonight as he's in quite a disappointed mood and he's quite angry."

Jed Wallace and Craig Westcarr gave League Two Pompey a three-goal lead before Nathan Ralph pulled one back for the hosts, who are 19th in League One.