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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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Portsmouth were nutcases - the police once arrested me for swearing in a game': Ex-Sheffield Uni...

If ever a moment encapsulated a Pompey era, being arrested for swearing on the football pitch was so wonderfully apt.

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'We had to break the mould': Portsmouth chief on the secret behind the Blues' remarkable transfor...

The former executive director arrived from MK Dons in May 2021 to replace Mark Catlin

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'A massive step forward': Andy Cullen hails Portsmouth's latest infrastructure plans

The Blues purchased the Roko site for £3m in June 2021

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'They're known around the world': Kusini Yengi on how Portsmouth prestige earned him an internati...

The striker has netted 11 times in 24 matches for the Blues this season

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

The Portsmouth hero who knocked Liverpool out of FA Cup - and 20 years later became powerful Anfi...

The former Bournemouth man made 165 appearances for the Blues, scoring twice

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth chief addresses whether an Under-21 squad can solve Academy concerns

The Blues are to release 11 Academy youngsters at the end of the season

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth chief addresses whether an Under-21 squad can solve Academy concerns

The Blues are to release 11 Academy youngsters at the end of the season

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Tough, tough decisions': Portsmouth chief explains 11 Academy departures - and reasons to be opt...

The Blues have released 10 second-year scholars and one third-year scholar

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Totally inappropriate': Portsmouth chief addresses first-team contract stance as promotion end g...

The Blues have 15 players out of contract in the summer, including skipper Marlon Pack

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about 1 month ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'He still follows results': Why Pompey boss believes Alex Robertson will be back at Fratton Park ...

The Australian international featured 27 times for the Blues this season, scoring once

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about 2 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Ex-Arsenal winger handed Portsmouth chance - but 11 Academy youngsters released

The right-sided attacking player has made five first-team appearances this season

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about 2 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Ex-Arsenal winger handed Portsmouth chance - but 11 Academy youngsters released

The right-sided attacking player has made five first-team appearances this season

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