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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'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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Portsmouth chief provides encouraging Colby Bishop update as 'positive' striker pinpoints comeback

Andy Cullen has provided an insight into Colby Bishop’s positive mindset over returning to Pompey duty.

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Portsmouth legend Alan Knight reveals cancer battle

Alan Knight has revealed he is fighting prostate cancer.

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Breaking: Portsmouth followers praised after 'helpful' information in hunt for culprit behind rac...

Andy Cullen has thanked the Fratton faithful for assisting Pompey’s hunt to identify the culprit behind a racist comm...

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'Impressive' ex-Portsmouth, Sheffield United and Derby man's career lifeline surprisingly ended a...

A former Pompey player’s prized career lifeline has been cut after just 47 days.

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portsmouth.co.uk

Why Portsmouth boss is convinced 'excellent' summer arrival will continue to flourish away from W...

John Mousinho has hailed Freddie Potts’ ‘excellent’ Pompey impact - and expects him to get even better.

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portsmouth.co.uk

Sheffield Wednesday and ex-Portsmouth and Swansea man Jamal Lowe: ‘I haven't a bad word about Ken...

Jamal Lowe insists he hasn’t a bad word to say about former Pompey boss Kenny Jackett - apart from his shock omission...

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portsmouth.co.uk

Promising Portsmouth starlet handed loan opportunity as exciting progress continues

He’s the Academy’s brightest prospect at present - and now the attacker has joined the Rocks to aid his promising dev...

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portsmouth.co.uk

He's done it again: Portsmouth Wembley hero with remarkable penalty display against Arsenal

Pompey’s Wembley hero is at it again - this time with a trio of penalty saves to deny Arsenal Under-21s.

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Forgotten Portsmouth man set for chance to impress as John Mousinho pencils in friendly opportunity

Pompey have pencilled in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break.

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portsmouth.co.uk

He's done it again: Portsmouth Wembley hero saves three penalties against Arsenal in remarkable d...

Pompey’s Wembley hero is at it again - this time with a trio of penalty saves to deny Arsenal Under-21s.

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Forgotten Portsmouth pair set for chance to impress as John Mousinho pencils in friendly opportunity

Pompey have pencilled in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break.

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