The Pompey Pages
Opinion
Pompey fans aren’t hooligans!
With many of Sunday and Monday morning headlines painting the picture of the weekend’s football violence involving Newcastle fans in the Tyne-Wear derby, and Millwall fans in the FA Cup semi-final against Wigan, it is shocking to hear that the event’s of Saturday afternoon at Griffin Park involving Pompey fans is being described alongside these … Continue reading
Pompey not offering duo new contracts
Whilst Alex Grant is making this morning’s headlines as the Blues are set to offer him a new deal in the summer, prospective young duo George Colson and Dan Thompson are not being offered new contracts, whilst caretaker manager Guy Whittingham is still unsure whether the funds will be available to offer Elliott Wheeler a … Continue reading
Harris’ Fratton Park bid just another spanner in the works
News was unveiled over the weekend that potential buyer, Keith Harris, had submitted a bid on March 1st 2013 for the ownership of Fratton Park. Harris, along with his consortium including Alan Hitchins and Pascal Najadi, the latter being the man taking legal action against fellow Pompey fan and blogger, Micah Hall, was reported to … Continue reading
Pompey court case adjourned again.. Time for clarity
As news broke around 2pm today (13th) that the Pompey high court case had been adjourned once again, a familiar feeling returned to Pompey fans. Delays, excuses and less clarity than a knock-off diamond. I am calling for clarity from the administrators on behalf of all involved. The Football League stance – the league released … Continue reading
The Pompey 2013 calendar is outdated before it has started…
There will be many Pompey fans, children and adults alike, who have got the Portsmouth FC official calendar 2013 for Christmas, and having had a look through the players on it, with feel slightly annoyed at how out-dated it is. Of course when the calendar was printed and first went on sale, all these players … Continue reading
Who should replace Appleton at Pompey?
Now that it has been confirmed that Michael Appleton and his assistant manager Ashley Westwood have left Pompey for Blackpool, the question must be asked who would be the ideal replacement? Of course you have the likes of Guy Whittingham and Andy Awford who are already at the club, managers of the development squad and academy respectively. … Continue reading
Poor decision costs Pompey at Bramall Lane
I’ve delayed writing about Monday night’s game until now just because of how annoyed I was post-match. Pompey’s 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Monday night was a second successive league defeat and caused by poor decision making from defender Lubomir Michalik. The Pompey defender made a last ditch attempt to dispossess Chris Porter with … Continue reading
Handbags between Howe and Appleton is embarrassing
Following Bournemouth’s decision to recall on-loan striker Wes Thomas before Monday night’s game, Pompey manager Michael Appleton and Eddie Howe have been speaking out and moaning about each other in an embarrassing little feud. First of all, I want to go on record saying that I completely agree with Michael Appleton, it was very harsh … Continue reading
The news we’ve all been hoping for
Yesterday we finally heard the news we’ve all been waiting for. Portsmouth and PKF administrator, Trevor Birch, announced that the preferred bidder for the takeover of Portsmouth Football Club is our very own Pompey Supporters’ Trust. For those doubters out there who said we couldn’t do it, and those who opted for the easy option … Continue reading
McLeod fast becoming fans favourite
Izale McLeod was the first name rumoured to be signing for the club in the summer, once the squad overhaul had been completed, now he’s swiftly becoming one of the first names on the team-sheet. Scoring an impressive five league goals so far this term, McLeod has proved to Pompey fans his desire and hunger … Continue reading
Next match
20/07/13
v Charlton Athletic @ Fratton Park
Pre-Season Friendly
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