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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1708 Articles
about 10 hours ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Lincoln 0 Portsmouth 2: Neil Allen's verdict - Football is about tomorrow, but savour today. A sp...

Pompey head coach John Mousinho talks to The News after the Blues closed their 2023-24 campaign with a 2-0 win at the...

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about 14 hours ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss addresses Sean Raggett situation - and the future of ex-Wolves and Ipswich midfie...

The former Norwich defender has made 239 appearances for the Blues

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1 day ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss lauds 'perfect ending' as Blues end stunning season on a high at Lincoln

Pompey head coach John Mousinho talks to The News after the Blues closed their 2023-24 campaign with a 2-0 win at the...

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1 day ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss lauds 'perfect ending' as Blues end stunning season on a high at Lincoln

John Mousinho hailed the ‘perfect ending’ as Pompey bid farewell to League One with a victory.

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1 day ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'What a signing', 'Potential farewell', 'Class display': Neil Allen's Portsmouth player ratings a...

Pompey signed off their League One title campaign with victory at Lincoln.

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1 day ago
portsmouth.co.uk

No Sean Raggett as Portsmouth make widespread changes for League One farewell

John Mousinho has made widespread changes for Pompey’s League One farewell.

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3 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'Forever remembered at Portsmouth': Joe Morrell on a special group - and a sad farewell

The Welshman has made 105 appearances for the Blues

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3 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I don't fear death. I fought to save Portsmouth': Mark Trapani on double cancer battle

Pompey boss John Mousinho previews the EFL League One trip to Lincoln City as well as the contract futures of his 15 ...

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3 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth boss admits Zak Swanson concerns as Blues weigh up his Fratton future

The right-back has featured 44 times during two years at Fratton Park

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3 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth history maker and landmark Fratton Park signing seeking new club after non-league exit

The Frenchman spent one-and-a-half years at Fratton Park after arriving for a five-figure fee

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5 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

'I deleted Twitter when I became Portsmouth boss - I knew the reaction I'd get': John Mousinho on...

The former Oxford United defender led the Blues to the League One title 15 months after taking over

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5 days ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Highly-regarded Portsmouth starlet shortlisted for national award after stunning season

The youngster has made 45 appearances for Gosport this season

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