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
19 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I don't think anybody is too bothered': Portsmouth boss' Fratton Park admission as Championship ...

The Blues require one more point for promotion

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20 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'We probably deserved to lose': Mixed feelings from Portsmouth boss after crucial Bolton point

The Blues are now five points clear at the top with three games remaining

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20 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Immovable force', 'Class', 'Absolute rock': Neil Allen's Portsmouth player ratings for 1-1 draw ...

There was no promotion or title for expectant Pompey fans at Bolton, but the Blues did edge a little closer.

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20 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Surprise injury comeback for Portsmouth in potential promotion-clincher at Bolton

Callum Lang has been handed a Pompey comeback in their potential promotion-clincher at Bolton.

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21 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth success on the football pitch - now Fratton faithful can chase glory by owning a Pompe...

Pompey boss John Mousinho previews the massive trip to Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, with a place in the Championship...

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22 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'We'll never get over his death, not in this life': The heartbreaking story of tragic ex-Portsmou...

The former Blues player died in a jet-ski accident in January 2023 at the age of 25

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25 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Fresh set-back for luckless ex-West Ham and Lincoln man as Portsmouth push comeback to pre-season

The former Wigan and Lincoln man has featured nine times this season

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25 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Sean Raggett addresses his Portsmouth future as season heads towards glorious conclusion

The former Norwich man has made 236 appearances and scored 17 goals since joining the Blues

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26 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Gaffer: I'm really hoping Portsmouth don't get promoted against Barnsley - Wigan would be better

Gaffer For A Day, Freddie Stokes, aged 16 from Southsea, analyses Pompey’s 3-1 win over Shrewsbury...

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26 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth 3 Shrewsbury 1: Neil Allen's verdict - An icon, a cult figure, and nobody deserves pro...

Pompey boss John Mousinho gives his verdict on the Shrewsbury Town win as side move to brink of EFL League One promot...

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26 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'The best times of my career:' Ex-Ipswich and Charlton man Hermann Hreidarsson on his Portsmouth ...

The Icelandic left-back made 123 appearances for the Blues, scoring eight times

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27 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Sloppy, tired and nervy - but who cares': Portsmouth favourite toasts crucial win over Shrewsbury

The Blues need three more points from their final four matches to win promotion

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