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

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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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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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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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Gillingham new-boy Shaun Williams' Pompey admission after revealing he tried to leave Fratton Par...

Ex-Pompey midfielder Sean Williams described his Gillingham move as ‘perfect’ – and revealed he almost quit Fratton P...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Gillingham new-boy Shaun Williams' Pompey admission after revealing he tried to leave Fratton Par...

Ex-Pompey midfielder Sean Williams described his Gillingham move as ‘perfect’ – and revealed he almost quit Fratton P...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Gillingham new-boy Shaun Williams' Pompey admission after revealing he tried to leave Fratton Par...

Ex-Pompey midfielder Sean Williams described his Gillingham move as ‘perfect’ – and revealed he almost quit Fratton P...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Pompey's square peg in a round hole - but right-back talents mean admirers lining up for ex-Sheff...

Ronan Curtis’ backheel was picked up by Kieron Freeman, who cushioned the ball with his left foot before helping it a...

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almost 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Pompey's square peg in a round hole - but right-back talents mean admirers lining up for ex-Sheff...

Ronan Curtis’ backheel was picked up by Kieron Freeman, who cushioned the ball with his left foot before helping it a...

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about 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Looked lost on occasions... Constant threat' - Neil Allen's player ratings from Pompey's defeat ...

Neil Allen has given his player ratings from Pompey’s 4-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.

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about 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Such a handful...Excellent once again' - Neil Allen's player ratings from Pompey's 3-2 triumph o...

Neil Allen’s player ratings from Pompey’s 3-2 victory over Wigan are in.

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about 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Makes a difference when he starts... So impressive on the ball' - Neil Allen's Pompey ratings fr...

Check out Neil Allen’s Pompey match ratings from the Blues’ 3-1 win against Gillingham at Fratton Park.

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about 2 years ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Pompey 3 Lincoln 2: Neil Allen's verdict - Curtis delivers reminder in his forgettable season to ...

Ronan Curtis is enduring comfortably the worst of his four Fratton Park seasons, the unfortunate casualty of system c...

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