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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1763 Articles
8 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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8 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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8 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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8 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

The secret formula behind Portsmouth's stunning success - a season etched in club folklore

For some, that Drift footage didn’t represent the first time Joe Rafferty’s exposed posterior had been glimpsed.

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8 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Unmasking the secret behind Portsmouth's title success: Naked bottoms, cricket, darts - and frien...

For some, that Drift footage didn’t represent the first time Joe Rafferty’s exposed posterior had been glimpsed.

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8 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Burnley run the role 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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9 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth tipped for transfer windfall as Colchester braced to cash in on ex-Charlton man

The midfielder-cum-defender made 29 appearances for the Blues before his summer departure

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9 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth tipped for transfer windfall as Colchester braced to cash in on ex-Charlton man

The midfielder-cum-defender made 29 appearances for the Blues before his summer departure

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9 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Without a doubt': Portsmouth boss on how League One promotion ended promising youngster's Blues ...

The 17-year-old attacker made five appearances for the Blues this season

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9 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

From League One Portsmouth to the Premier League: Ex-Fratton favourites complete Ipswich fairy-ta...

Between 2018-2022, the three all turned out for the Blues, making huge goal-scoring impacts

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9 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

From League One Portsmouth to the Premier League: Ex-Fratton favourites complete fairy-tale journey

Between 2018-2022, the three all turned out for the Blues, making huge goal-scoring impacts

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