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Redknapp to join Spurs

2008-10-26T08:53:40Z

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

2008-10-05T20:02:00Z

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?

2008-10-03T05:20:00Z

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

2008-09-21T14:39:00Z

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?

2008-09-16T10:26:00Z

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

2008-09-08T11:10:00Z

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

2008-09-01T22:56:58Z

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

2008-09-01T21:37:28Z

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?

2008-09-01T21:24:53Z

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

2008-09-01T18:01:00Z

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?

2008-09-01T17:10:00Z

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?

2008-09-01T11:22:00Z

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

2008-09-01T10:59:00Z

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

2008-09-01T06:53:00Z

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

2008-08-31T18:32:00Z

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)