Neil Allen Writer
  • Portsmouth
  • National World

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
3 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss explains reason behind missing title winner from Southsea Common celebrations

The winger has scored once in 33 appearances since arriving in July 2023

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3 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Brief Portsmouth favourite and ex-Sunderland and Millwall man seeking fourth club in two years

The Irishman netted five goals in 17 matches with the Blues during a popular spell

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3 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Chelsea starlet's thoughts on returning to 'unbelievable' Portsmouth after mixed loan fortunes

The former England youth international was restricted to 14 appearances during his time at Fratton Park

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4 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'A dream come true': Classy Abu Kamara addresses his Portsmouth future after Norwich return

The winger scored 10 times in 52 appearances during his season-long stay

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5 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Gaffer: Thank you Portsmouth for giving me the best season of my life

Gaffer For A Day, Ashley Arnell, aged 25 from Fratton, assesses Pompey’s 2-0 win at Lincoln...

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5 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Lincoln 0 Portsmouth 2: Neil Allen's verdict - Football is about tomorrow, but savour today. A sp...

Pompey head coach John Mousinho talks to The News after the Blues closed their 2023-24 campaign with a 2-0 win at the...

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5 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss addresses Sean Raggett situation - and the future of ex-Wolves and Ipswich midfie...

The former Norwich defender has made 239 appearances for the Blues

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6 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss lauds 'perfect ending' as Blues end stunning season on a high at Lincoln

Pompey head coach John Mousinho talks to The News after the Blues closed their 2023-24 campaign with a 2-0 win at the...

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6 days ago
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Portsmouth boss lauds 'perfect ending' as Blues end stunning season on a high at Lincoln

John Mousinho hailed the ‘perfect ending’ as Pompey bid farewell to League One with a victory.

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6 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'What a signing', 'Potential farewell', 'Class display': Neil Allen's Portsmouth player ratings a...

Pompey signed off their League One title campaign with victory at Lincoln.

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6 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

No Sean Raggett as Portsmouth make widespread changes for League One farewell

John Mousinho has made widespread changes for Pompey’s League One farewell.

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7 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Forever remembered at Portsmouth': Joe Morrell on a special group - and a sad farewell

The Welshman has made 105 appearances for the Blues

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