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
about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Derby were pretty happy with a point': Portsmouth boss assesses League One's top-of-the-table clash

The Blues remain five points clear of the second-placed Rams following the point

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Never-say-die Portsmouth take huge stride towards promotion - and title - in gripping Derby clash

With impeccable timing, Owen Moxon chose a wonderful occasion to produce a potentially title-defining goal.

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth make two changes against Derby - with Chelsea man also back in squad

Pompey have handed a full debut to Lee Evans for their top-of-the-table clash with Derby.

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Not a must-win for Portsmouth': Boss of the six-month League One leaders relaxed over Derby threat

The Blues have been League One leaders since September 19

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth rocked by two new injury concerns ahead of top-of-the-table clash with Derby

The pair will undergo fitness tests before John Mousinho finalises his side for the Fratton Park fixture

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'We're going into these fights with a water pistol rather than an armada': Boss of Portsmouth and...

The Trotters are currently 11 points behind John Mousinho's men

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth at Wembley five years on: 30 photos of the Fratton faithful from Checkatrade Trophy fi...

It was five years ago when Wembley hosted a record-breaking final between Pompey and Sunderland.

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'You can call it a headache': The pain and joy of Portsmouth's biggest selection dilemma

The former Accrington man has netted 18 goals this season

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Gaffer: Five more points and Portsmouth will be celebrating promotion to the Championship

Gaffer For A Day, James Raftery, aged 26 from Denmark Hill, London, assesses Pompey's 3-1 win at Wycombe...

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

No manager? No problem. How Portsmouth shrugged off head coach blow to power on towards Championship

Pompey are now 11 points clear of third place in the two automatic promotion spots

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Wycombe 1 Portsmouth 3: Neil Allen's verdict - Partying at the graveyard of Blues managers past a...

Adams Park holds its demons, particularly for those managers and head coaches of Pompey persuasion.

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Excellent and outstanding': Portsmouth praise for winger's wonder show after bouncing back from ...

The talented winger conjured up three assists in the Blues' latest victory

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