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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2253 Articles
28 days
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth chief defends Blues' summer spending - and delivers encouraging transfer fee pledge

Andy Cullen has defended Pompey’s summer spending levels - and insists player recruitment rather than Fratton Park is...

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28 days
portsmouth.co.uk

Comeback king: The never-say-die ex-Portsmouth and Everton man finally taking Football League by ...

It has taken nine years and three comebacks from non-league, but a never-say-die former Pompey player is finally shin...

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29 days
portsmouth.co.uk

'Patience and loyalty': Why Portsmouth chief retains belief in 'talented' John Mousinho and Rich ...

Pompey remain committed to providing ‘patience and loyalty’ to the duo instrumental in their Championship return.

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29 days
portsmouth.co.uk

'I only went to watch Portsmouth train - instead Alan Ball signed me': Ex-Derby man Darryl Powell...

Darryl Powell has revealed how he was handed his big break in football while watching Pompey train - and Alan Ball in...

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29 days
portsmouth.co.uk

'No stone unturned': Andy Cullen on Portsmouth's bid to end awful injury record - and why it's st...

Andy Cullen is adamant Pompey are doing everything possible to resolve their ongoing injury problems - but warned the...

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29 days
portsmouth.co.uk

Watch: Local non-league manager's brutally honest post-match verdict is social media sensation

A local non-league manager’s frank full-time verdict has gone viral as football fans flock to hear his remarkable out...

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30 days
portsmouth.co.uk

'Worst moment of my managerial career': Portsmouth boss reeling from Fratton Park embarrassment

Jay Sadler surveyed Pompey Women’s south-coast derby humiliation and branded it: The worst day of my managerial career.

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30 days
portsmouth.co.uk

Revealed: Portsmouth chief highlights next £1.7m project to enhance Fratton Park

Andy Cullen has pinpointed the next £1.7m project earmarked to enhance Fratton Park.

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about 1 month
portsmouth.co.uk

'Didn't deserve that, Crunching challenges, Match to forget': Neil Allen's Portsmouth Women ratin...

The south-coast derby ended in humiliation for Pompey Women in a 5-0 loss.

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about 1 month
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth Women suffer south-coast derby humiliation as ruthless Southampton inflict hammering

The south-coast derby ended in humiliation for Pompey Women as they capitulated in shocking fashion to receive a hamm...

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about 1 month
portsmouth.co.uk

'Really harsh': Portsmouth boss' honest selection admission after axing in-form favourite

Zak Swanson was on the receiving end of a ‘really harsh’ selection decision

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about 1 month
portsmouth.co.uk

'A game more than just a game': The south-coast derby is back at Fratton Park as Portsmouth meets...

Pompey Women are discovering it’s ‘day and night’ following promotion, yet Jay Sadler is adamant their early struggle...

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