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
8 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I don't fear death. I fought to save Portsmouth': Mark Trapani on double cancer battle

Pompey boss John Mousinho previews the EFL League One trip to Lincoln City as well as the contract futures of his 15 ...

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8 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss admits Zak Swanson concerns as Blues weigh up his Fratton future

The right-back has featured 44 times during two years at Fratton Park

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8 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth history maker and landmark Fratton Park signing seeking new club after non-league exit

The Frenchman spent one-and-a-half years at Fratton Park after arriving for a five-figure fee

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10 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I deleted Twitter when I became Portsmouth boss - I knew the reaction I'd get': John Mousinho on...

The former Oxford United defender led the Blues to the League One title 15 months after taking over

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10 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Highly-regarded Portsmouth starlet shortlisted for national award after stunning season

The youngster has made 45 appearances for Gosport this season

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10 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Brilliant, brilliant club': Ex-Liverpool man addresses his Portsmouth future after League One ti...

The former Preston man has made 67 appearances since joining from Preston in June 2022

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11 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Always had ambition and always had a plan': Portsmouth chief's tribute to Michael Eisner after L...

Tornante become Blues owners in August 2017 and have now overseen promotion to the Championship

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11 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

John Mousinho addresses Portsmouth pre-season tour plans - and the chances of a friendly abroad

The Blues spent six days in Malaga last summer, playing against FC Europa

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11 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Promising Portsmouth and ex-Crystal Palace striker bidding for Millwall move after Fratton Park h...

The Blues are to release 10 Academy youngsters at the end of the season

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11 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I'm living every Portsmouth follower's dream': Marlon Pack on emulating Fratton heroes Linvoy Pr...

The skipper has scored three goals in 39 appearances this season

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12 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Gaffer: Other clubs have mediocrity. We do it the Portsmouth way - never easy, but winning trophies

Gaffer For A Day, Owen Vanderhoven, aged 36 from Waterlooville, assesses Pompey’s 2-1 defeat to Wigan...

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16 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Jubilant John Mousinho delivers Portsmouth boost as he addresses Fratton Park future

The former Oxford United man arrived at Fratton Park 15 months ago

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