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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1759 Articles
5 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I thought I was going to cry': Sean Raggett's emotional thanks to classy Portsmouth faithful

An emotional Sean Raggett thanked the Pompey faithful for his touching Fratton Park send off and admitted: I thought ...

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5 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Rich Hughes addresses Portsmouth interest in reunion with popular Manchester City and Norwich pair

The pair made huge Fratton Park impacts during successful loans

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6 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth title winner nets on England debut to cap staggering season

The striker joined the Blues with Jamal Lowe from Hampton & Richmond

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6 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Worth the wait': Portsmouth finally welcome ex-Manchester City, Liverpool and Wolves man to bols...

The former England analyst replaces Phil Board following his Everton switch

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6 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'It wasn't a surprise - but I'm okay': Sean Raggett lifts the lid on his heartbreaking Portsmouth...

The ex-Norwich man made 239 appearances and scored 17 times for the Blues

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7 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Insane': Eric Eisner's sustainability pledge as Portsmouth prepare for Championship financial ch...

The Blues remain debt-free, with Tornante investing £25m of equity since August 2017

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7 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Insane': Eric Eisner's sustainability pledge as Portsmouth prepare for Championship financial ch...

The Blues remain debt-free, with Tornante investing £25m of equity since August 2017

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7 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Latest: Rich Hughes addresses futures of Portsmouth's out-of-contract quartet as Championship reb...

The Blues have released 10 of their 2023-24 League One title-winning squad

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7 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Definitely harsh': Portsmouth boss' admission over defender's Fratton Park exit

The defender’s sole first-team outing was as a substitute in the Papa John’s Trophy in November 2022

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7 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Popular title-winning Portsmouth skipper to return to Blues action for fundraising fixture

Mark McMahon is joined by Jordan Cross to discuss the latest goings on at Fratton Park

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7 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Eric Eisner unveils Portsmouth owners' next target following Championship return

The Blues are back in the Championship for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign

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8 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Burnley run the rule over Portsmouth youngster after Fratton Park contract snub

The young striker has represented Poole, Sholing and Lancing on loan this season

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