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Redknapp to join Spurs

Pompey News — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:53:40 GMT

After a dismal start to the season picking up only two points from their first eight matches, tonight Spurs have done what fans have been wanting and sacked coach Jaunde Ramos also shown the door is sporting director Damien Comolli who fans have blamed for the poor transfer dealings at the club for several years. Also as part of the clear out Spurs have also parted company with first team coaches Gus Poyet and Marcos Alvarez. The club confirmed the clear-out in a statement on their website. Backroom...(read more)

Capello finally calls on Crouch

Pompey News — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:02:00 GMT

After missing the last few England squads Pompey striker Peter Crouch's performances recently have earned him a recall to the England squad for the Kazakhstan and Belarus. One face that continues to miss out is Newcastle striker Michael Owen, who is still over looked by Capello. "Is he in good form now?" said Capello. "He's scoring but it's not enough to score goals. "Sometimes I see games where a player has not played for 89 minutes and then scores a goal. It's...(read more)

Ok who went to bed at half time?

Pompey News — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:20:00 GMT

Ok Pompey were dire last night in the first half but I wonder how many people went to bed at half time? Of course most of us would stayed watching until the bitter (or as it actually turned out rather sweet) end, however just after the second Crouch goal went in my house mate decided to call her dad. A few grunts later it emerged that he thought Pompey were done for so decided to go to bed, although he is an OAP and needs his sleep. Although the Five coverage was showing a Pompey fan seemingly asleep...(read more)

What is Harry Thinking? 2-0

Pompey News — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:39:00 GMT

Harry Redknapp has to take responsibility for this first half score line. What a ridiculous team selection. He has decided to play Campbell, Distin and Kaboul with no right-sided midfielder. It's no surprise we find ourselves two nil down if he doesn't change it quick this will end up four nil City. With so many defenders on the pitch the defending has been very poor! Pompey Team: James Kaboul Campbell Distin Johnson A.Traore Davis Diarra Belhadj Crouch Defoe RSS Subscribe | Del.icio.us ...(read more)

Does Sacha NEED to Sell?

Pompey News — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:26:00 GMT

Can Pompey compete with Manchester City? Financially no we can't! Their owner is fifty times richer than Chelsea's owner. Granted it's going to take them a long time to build a team that will compete for a title but with that spending power may only be a year before they join the top four. Newcastle are up for sale, what's the chances of the trend continuing with a foreign billionaire taking them over. My only concern is Portsmouth are left behind and all this hard work is un-done...(read more)

Appiah Deal Moves Close

Pompey News — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:10:00 GMT

Representatives of Appiah claim the players future will be settled after the international break. Portsmouth are one of the favourites to sign the midfielder after a break down in negotiations with Juventus. He has recently been linked with Arsenal and West Ham, with two more clubs emerging today in Bayern Munich and Schalke. The Ghana captain had a horrid season last year. Injury forced him to miss the majority of it. Having said that if he keeps himself fit and Portsmouth can get him signed, he...(read more)

Defender joins Charlton on loan

Pompey News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:56:58 GMT

Although not the one we expected. Tonight England under 21 defender has joined Charlton on a season's loan. Craine currently preparing for the Euro qualifier against Poland at Wembley on Friday night and then he will join up with his new club. Comments from Charlton earlier today say that Linvoy Primus will also join Charlton on loan but this deal will be done next week when the loan window opens. RSS Subscribe | Del.icio.us | Digg It | Reddit | Technorati Del.icio.us | Digg It | Technorati ...(read more)

Former Pompey midfielder leaves Fulham

Pompey News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:37:28 GMT

Fulham have terminated the contract of former Pompey midfielder Alexei Smertin by mutual consent. Rumours have several Championship clubs are interested in signing the Russian. At one time he was a player we would love to have seen back at Fratton Park, but I think at 33 a bit past it even for a squad player. RSS Subscribe | Del.icio.us | Digg It | Reddit | Technorati Del.icio.us | Digg It | Technorati | Blinklist | Furl | reddit...(read more)

Barton to stay at Newcastle?

Pompey News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:24:53 GMT

According to Sky Sports news there was a club who finished in the top 10 of the Premier League last season interested in Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton, however they are report that this club who preferred to be unnamed has withdrawn their interested. Originally the club proposed a straight player swap, however it seems Newcastle wasn't interested in this and was instead asking for around £4 million. Sky Sports are implying that the interested club doesn't have much money it so could have...(read more)

Villa/Everton Barton Favourites

Pompey News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:01:00 GMT

Aston Villa and Everton are emerging as the favourites to be the mystery club in for Joey Barton. Sources within Portsmouth Football club have distanced themselves from reports it's them. Stories started after Sky Sports news claimed Newcastle were in negotiations with a top ten club over the sale of the midfielder. I for one don't want Joey Barton at my football club, even though I'd agree he is a talented footballer. Kevin Kegan is thought to want to keep the player at the club so there...(read more)

Barton Heading Out of Newcastle?

Pompey News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:10:00 GMT

Where is Joey Barton going? A premiership club is in negotiations about taking Joey from Newcastle United. It is a club in the top ten of the Premier League according to Sky Sports News. A source close to the player had claimed that Portsmouth would sign him if Newcastle didn't want him. I personally hope that Portsmouth aren't the club in talks with the player but i do hope we sign a central midfielder! RSS Subscribe | Del.icio.us | Digg It | Reddit | Technorati Del.icio.us | Digg It | Technorati...(read more)

Is it too soon to sell Nugent?

Pompey News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:22:00 GMT

With Pompey trying to offload several fringe players to lower the wage bill, striker David Nugent seems to be an ideal choice to let leave Fratton Park, however would selling him on the cheap really be in our best interests? Several clubs have been sniffing around Nugent for a while, a loan to Ipswich was agreed and fell through earlier in the year, today I've seen rumours that West Brom and Wigan are interested in the England striker. Its fairly clear that Nugent wont play much this season at...(read more)

Belhadj signs for Pompey

Pompey News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:59:00 GMT

As widely rumoured this morning Pompey target Nadir Belhadj has joined on loan from French side Lens with an option to buy at the end of the loan. Belhadj re-joined Lens from French side Lyon in January for 3.6 million euro and signed a three and a half year deal. Talking to the Official Pompey Website Belhadj said: "I'm delighted to be at Pompey because it's a very good club with great players. "I like the English people and I like English football, so this is an excellent opportunity...(read more)

Motta and Appiah Update

Pompey News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:53:00 GMT

Reports in France and Spain are claiming that Thiago Motta has decided to turn down a contract at Portsmouth. The contract offer was based on the number of appearances the former Barcelona star made at the club. This was after the Portsmouth medical team had concerns over the player’s knee problems. As for another injury prone midfield target Steven Appiah is well sort after. The highly rated international is expecting to sign for Juventus at some point next week but talks have proved difficult....(read more)

Crouch Doesn't Get Call

Pompey News — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:32:00 GMT

Portsmouth have had three of their four England stars called up for the forthcoming England international matches. Both of which are world cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia (both matches away). David James should retain his number one jersey with the other two less likely to start. Having said that Defoe impressed in his last international appearance and Harry has pushed Glen Johnson's claims. Peter Crouch gives England something different and many journalists in the press have pushed...(read more)

The John Westwood Debate

Pompey News — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:49:00 GMT

John "Portsmouth Football Club" Westwood (breath) was at the centre of controversy last week after being asked to stop ringing his bell. In disgust he decided to walk out at Half Time and not return. A very emotional John then spoke to the Quay radio station after the match explaining the situation. He travels to every game and Portsmouth is his life basically, why else would you change your name? He has also moved to the back of the Fratton End because the club claimed his current location...(read more)

Diarra "Exclusive" Don't Panic!

Pompey News — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT

The latest rumour doing the rounds is Portsmouth are set to sell Lassana Diarra for twelve million pounds. The stories started after Alan Nixon published an article in his paper "The People." I know they have to sell newspapers but this guy never seems to get a single article correct. Below are a number of so-called, "exclusives" this man has published: "Everton to sign Vagner Love in next 48 hours" (still at the club) "Man City owner to sell 50% of shares in the...(read more)

Storrie: We still have options

Pompey News — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

With the transfer window closing in less than 48 hours Pompey are still looking at players, and Chief Executive Peter Storrie still believes there are deals to be done although admits they are unlikely to happen unless players leave Fratton Park. Talking to The News Storrie said "We are looking and have one or two options, but we need to move people out. "We are lining up deals but players don't want to go." Even with no new signing Redknapp has brought seven players in on either...(read more)

HT: Everton 0 v 2 Pompey

Pompey News — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:56:00 GMT

Portsmouth are leading Everton by two goals to nil at half time. Defoe and an unlikely scorer in Glen Johnson, with the goals. Portsmouth haven't had a great start to the season with defeats to Manchester United and Chelsea. Defoe previously hadn't scored in eight Portsmouth games but with his drought now over hopefully he'll pinch a few more over the coming weeks. It may also be worth pointing out that the half time score wouldn't have been quite as comfortable had it not been for...(read more)

Pompey draw Chelsea in Carling Cup

Pompey News — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:20:01 GMT

Barton : Pompey want me

Pompey News — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:48:00 GMT

Newcastle hard man Joey Barton is claiming that should Newcastle United get rid of him Pompey will be there to snap him up. After being released from prison on 28 th July Barton has started to make his way back in to the Toon starting line up, however he is not happy that the club has tried to drop his wages and considered releasing him from his contract. A club insider told The Sun: "Joey has told his team-mates Portsmouth will have him if Newcastle don't want him any more. He is very confident...(read more)

Confusion over Linvoy loan

Pompey News — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:10:00 GMT

Pompey boss has denied reports that fans favourite Linvoy Primus has joined Charlton on a season long loan. The 34 year old defender was thought to be joining Charlton until the end of the season however Redknapp is insisting that its only a loan until christmas as originally thought and that there was no way he would loan Linvoy out for the whole season. Talking to The Quay after the United game last night Redknapp said "Linvoy's going out on loan only to Christmas thats not a loan for...(read more)

Do you really want Harry sacked?

Pompey News — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:14:00 GMT

On my way into work this morning I was listening to Talk Sport and apart from having to listen to their very one sided view on last nights game, they were getting quite a few emails and texts from (I would assume) Pompey fans saying that the start to this season is unacceptable and that Portsmouth should sack Harry Redknapp. Personally I was quite surprised by this, I know that some people have never forgiven him for going to Southampton, but he has given us the best seasons in most of our life times...(read more)

Defoe : Give us service and we’ll score goals

Pompey News — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:17:03 GMT

Pompey striker Jermain Defoe believes that the partnership between himself and Peter Crouch is ready to take the Premier League by storm, however he believes that to do this the strike duo need quality service to do this and is urging his team mates During last week's hammering against Chelsea the strikers were starved of quality service with the duo looking almost cut off for the rest of the team. Defoe told The News "It was only the first game of the season last week, we can forget about...(read more)

Redknapp demands Pompey match United’s workrate

Pompey News — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:45 GMT

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is demanding more from his players so they can avoid another embarrassing defeat. Although Chelsea have world class players all over the pitch, Redknapp was angry that his side was rolled over far too easily in the 4-0 hammering at Stamford Bridge last week. With another of the top four next up things are not going to get much easier for Redknapp as Manchester United are Fratton Park's first visitors on Monday night. Last season Pompey were unbeaten at home against...(read more)