Neil Allen Writer
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Neil Allen joined The News in 2000 and now in his 13th year as chief sports writer. He was named Regional Sports Journalist of the Year for 2018 and 2019 at the British Sports Journalism Awards, and at the 2019 and 2010 Regional Press Awards. Neil has written four books - Played Up Pompey, Played Up Pompey Too, Played Up Pompey Three and Pompey: The Island City With A Football Club For A Heart.

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1726 Articles
almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Single-minded Danny Cowley's right-back ruthlessness in handling of out-of-favour Pompey pair

In pursuit of first-team perfection, Danny Cowley’s right-back ruthlessness has been clearly apparent.

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Single-minded Danny Cowley's right-back ruthlessness in handling of out-of-favour Pompey pair

In pursuit of first-team perfection, Danny Cowley’s right-back ruthlessness has been clearly apparent.

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Single-minded Danny Cowley's right-back ruthlessness in handling of out-of-favour Pompey pair

In pursuit of first-team perfection, Danny Cowley’s right-back ruthlessness has been clearly apparent.

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Ex-Pompey favourite back at Fratton Park next season after joining League One rivals Peterborough

Former Pompey favourite Ben Thompson has made a swift return to League One after signing for Peterborough.

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Pompey double injury set-back ahead of impending pre-season training return

Pompey begin their latest assault on the Championship on Monday, yet already have two players occupying the treatment...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Pompey double injury set-back ahead of impending pre-season training return

Pompey begin their latest assault on the Championship on Monday, yet already have two players occupying the treatment...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Andrew Andronikou - the man who tried to sell a sports editor to Blackpool FC. Pompey fans feel D...

More than a decade after overseeing Pompey’s emergence from administration, Andrew Andronikou remains a controversial...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

The huge Pompey challenge facing Danny Cowley should Ronan Curtis secure Hibernian move

It would be ridiculously short-sighted to cheer Ronan Curtis’ potential Pompey departure and overlook what he will pa...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

The huge Pompey challenge facing Danny Cowley should Ronan Curtis secure Hibernian move

It would be ridiculously short-sighted to cheer Ronan Curtis’ potential Pompey departure and overlook what he will pa...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

The huge Pompey challenge facing Danny Cowley should Ronan Curtis secure Hibernian move

It would be ridiculously short-sighted to cheer Ronan Curtis’ potential Pompey departure and overlook what he will pa...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

The huge Pompey challenge facing Danny Cowley should Ronan Curtis secure Hibernian move

It would be ridiculously short-sighted to cheer Ronan Curtis’ potential Pompey departure and overlook what he will pa...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Controversial ex-Pompey takeover candidate reportedly buying Birmingham after previous moves for ...

Former Pompey takeover candidate Laurence Bassini is reportedly buying Birmingham City.

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