There were a few errors that he made, especially early on in the season; gave away free kicks (though a lot of them were because you cant touch people when you tackle) but otherwise he was a rock.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2012/07/26/everton-fc-believe-they-can-hold-onto-john-heitinga-despite-fenerbahce-s-attempt-to-lure-defender-to-istanbul-100252-31475818/
from certain to sign to looking to hold on to....
ive heard its off (this source), it was completed on Monday (The Daily Mail) and is still ongoing (everyone else). Who says journos dont make stuff up....
Sure we were linked with him a couple of times.
Anyway, I really feel for Pompey and their supporters. It must be sickening to watch. Might be the best idea to let the club be liquidated and start a new company and team from scratch.