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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1759 Articles
11 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Ex-Portsmouth trio handed chance of Wembley history as they bid for Football League return

The National League play-off final takes place at 3pm on Sunday

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12 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Realistic' Portsmouth boss admits Joe Morrell fears after surprise contract decision

The Blues have released 10 of their title-winning squad after drawing up their retained list

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12 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'We had to take sentiment out of it': Portsmouth boss' admission over shock departures

John Mousinho has spoken of removing ‘sentiment’ to reach heartbreaking decisions over the future of the League One c...

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12 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth kitman challenged with reviving Havant & Waterlooville fortunes after appointed head c...

The Hawks have unveiled Shaun North as their new head coach.

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12 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I love every single person at Portsmouth': Brentford man on his next target and Fratton future

The attacker scored twice in 12 outings for the Blues

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13 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth owner Eric Eisner on the 'monumental decision' which inspired their Championship return

Eric Eisner has pinpointed the ‘monumental decision’ which drove Pompey’s Championship return.

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13 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss delivers encouraging injury update on Regan Poole as comeback date set

The former Lincoln player has been sidelined since November

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13 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss delivers encouraging injury update on Regan Poole as comeback date set

The former Lincoln player has been sidelined since November

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13 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'What a player', 'A revelation', 'Fairy-tale': Neil Allen's overall Portsmouth player ratings for...

Pompey have returned to the Championship in style after being crowned League One champions.

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13 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss explains reason behind missing title winner from Southsea Common celebrations

The winger has scored once in 33 appearances since arriving in July 2023

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13 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Brief Portsmouth favourite and ex-Sunderland and Millwall man seeking fourth club in two years

The Irishman netted five goals in 17 matches with the Blues during a popular spell

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14 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Chelsea starlet's thoughts on returning to 'unbelievable' Portsmouth after mixed loan fortunes

The former England youth international was restricted to 14 appearances during his time at Fratton Park

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