Portsmouth – Champions of England (again!) 1949/50
In a follow up to yesterday’s account of Portsmouth’s first Championship triumph, here is the story of the retaining of the title the following season. Once again, much is taken from Colin Farmery’s account of those glory years.
There were few changes to the Championship winning team, Portsmouth’s books actually revealing a credit balance on transfers [...]
Middlesbrough v Portsmouth – 26th February 1992
Another classic match for you today, from Portsmouth’s famous FA Cup run of 1992. We were eventually to reach the semi final against Liverpool, of course, and were hugely unlucky not to make the final itself.
But I think the best game in the entire run that year was the fifth round replay at Ayresome Park against [...]
Portsmouth Takeover to be Complete by July 11th
Now, I realise there are no guarantees, but let’s just read that one more time…..PORTSMOUTH TAKEOVER TO BE COMPLETE BY JULY 11TH. Doesn’t that sound great?!
Unfortunately, it seems to have come too late to stop Glen Johnson leaving us for Liverpool, but if we believe what we have been told, his transfer is nothing to [...]
Oxford United v Portsmouth – 3rd November 1992
I am refusing to be drawn into The Sun’s ‘Pompeygate’ debate! Well, they’re trying to create a debate (and much worse) around the Portsmouth takeover, but the substance of their stories so far lends itself more to the name ‘Drivelgate’. So let’s just ignore them until the deal’s done.
A couple of weeks ago, I featured [...]
Johnson Exit to Liverpool Appears Inevitable
Reports in the Portsmouth News today suggest that Pompey have accepted an £18.5m bid from Liverpool for Glen Johnson. You can read the full article here.
This is obviously disappointing, but shouldn’t come as a major surprise. There is consternation among fans, and worry regarding what this says about the current takeover process, but I believe the truth [...]
1986 World Cup – England 3 Poland 0
As the Portsmouth takeover rumbles on, there is obviously much press speculation reagrding the takeover itself, the identity of the new manager, and the possible player transfers. The fact is, though, that nothing will be decided until the takeover is complete. First on the agenda will be the manager’s position, and only then will transfer [...]
How Will Portsmouth’s New Owner Run the Club?
Assuming that Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim has the finances to make Portsmouth a club that can at least regularly challenge for European places, the question is, how exactly will he go about doing it?
He has already referred to a 40,000 – 50,000 capacity (depending on which quote you believe) new stadium. This is exciting talk to all Pompey [...]
A Portsmouth Players’ Perspective
In a week when Glen Johnson made club history by picking up all nine Portsmouth FC Player of the Year trophies on offer, it seems appropriate to pause and look at the season from the players’ point of view.
Johnson played well enough last season but has really kicked on this term, becoming an England regular [...]