Neil Allen Writer
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  • 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
27 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss ramps up striking power in attacking changes against Shrewsbury

Kusini Yengi and Colby Bishop have been paired in attack to fire Pompey to Championship.

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28 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

When is promotion not promotion? Why city of Portsmouth can and cannot toast this season's first ...

Pompey Women can effectively secure promotion on Sunday - although the champagne will remain on ice.

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28 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

When is promotion not promotion? Why Portsmouth Women can and cannot toast the title on Sunday

Pompey Women can effectively secure promotion on Sunday - although the champagne will remain on ice.

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28 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I've won League One with two ex-Portsmouth managers' - the ex-Wolves, Wigan and Ipswich man gunn...

The Welshman has won promotion from League One three wins - and claimed the title twice

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29 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss' reassuring message to 'brilliant' winger after dip in goal form

The winger has scored 11 goals in 40 appearances so far this season

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29 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'We've had to protect him': Boss on how Portsmouth are getting the best out of popular ex-Carlisl...

The January signing has scored one goal in 11 appearances for the Blues

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29 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'We've had to protect him': Boss on how Portsmouth are getting the best out of popular ex-Carlisl...

The January signing has scored one goal in 11 appearances for the Blues

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29 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Shhh it's a secret: Popular Portsmouth event back after five years - but new inductees under wraps

The last Pompey Hall of Fame event took place in March 2019

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29 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Nothing to worry about': Portsmouth boss addresses Brentford loanee's sudden squad absence

The loanee has scored once in 10 outings since arriving at Fratton Park in January

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30 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

D-Day looming for Portsmouth prospect as Blues boss weighs up future of ex-Arsenal talent

The 17-year-old has made five first-team appearances this season

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30 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Gaffer: Portsmouth have been a class above Derby, Bolton & Co. We'll win the title

Gaffer For A Day, Pepe Lacey, aged 21 from Petersfield, assesses Pompey's 2-2 draw with Derby...

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss lifts lid on why 'class act' ex-Wolves and Ipswich man selected over Derby goal hero

The substitute registered his first Blues goal in 11 appearances

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