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#159552 Scottish Domination...
Charlie M
#159538 Blue Sea of Ibrox [FM14]
Charlie M
#159534 The Other Team In Manchester
Charlie M
#159529 Scottish Domination...
Charlie M
Well played, sir!
#159525 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Ha ha that's it matey!
We're all going to Wembley,
We're all going to Wembley,
Na na na na,
Na na na na...
#159418 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Thank you mate. Yeah it's not gonna' be easy but I hope we can turn on a performance again like the Swindon match!
#159417 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Jordan: That Was For The Fans
PUBLISHED
11:00 19th February 2014
by Neil Weld
Supporters deserve to be rewarded
Pompey’s players will be greeted by a packed away crowd when they emerge from the tunnel before kick-off on Saturday.
Supporters have been quick to snap up tickets for the Scunthorpe clash after seeing their side book their place in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final at Wembley.
Triumphs over Exeter, Cheltenham, Gillingham, Bristol Rovers and Swindon Town have secured their final berth.
And Joe Jordan says his squad wanted to make the final and win it to reward the Fratton faithful.
The Blues boss said: “It’s been fantastic. They've bought into everything we’re trying to do and they get everything that goes on at Fratton Park.
“Since I took over, we've tried to give the players a better understanding of what the fans expect from them.
“They shouldn't need motivating and all I've done is try to guide them in the right way and give them some structure to go out and express themselves.
“We want them to work hard, but also play with a smile on their face – winning games certainly makes that a lot easier.
“Confidence and morale are high and the dressing room is buzzing – it’s been a pleasure to work with them.
“It hasn't just been about team spirit, though, because we’ve played some very good football.”
Swindon Town came up against Pompey having won just five times in sixteen games this term and desperate for a passage into the final.
Jordan said: “One more win will do it for us. The aim’s to win every game, regardless of the competition.
“But the important thing is that we get our own performance right and that’s what we’ll be focused on.
“We know what’s coming from Preston – they’ll be strong and organised. But it’s more about what we do on the day in front of a fantastic atmosphere at Wembley.”
#159340 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Thanks mate. Not sure how we will get on but its a few weeks away so hopefully the squad will have adjusted by then!
#159299 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Pompey Reach Wembley
PUBLISHED
22:00 18th February 2014
by Neil Weld
Portsmouth are in the JPT Final after a 3-2 aggregate win over Swindon Town.
Despite losing tonight's away second-leg 1-0 at the County Ground, Blues' 3-1 victory at Fratton Park last week was enough for them to win the tie on away goals and book their place in the Wembley show-piece.
Pompey will face League One side Preston North End after they defeated Bradford City 2-1 yesterday evening (3-2 on aggregate).
Both sides haven't met in a cup competition since 17 February 2008 when Portsmouth dumped Preston out of the FA Cup Fifth Round with a 1-0 victory at Deepdale thanks to a last-minute own goal from Darren Carter.
The match will be played at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 30 March.
Johnstone's Paint Trophy National final
POMPEY v Preston North End
#159281 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
19 February 2014
Last Updated at 21:50
Substitute Miles Storey's first goal of the season was not enough for Swindon to book their place in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final after they lost 3-2 on aggregate to Portsmouth.
Neither side really dominated the game but Pompey could have gone in front but winger Kamel Larbi missed an open goal from six yards out with a header.
Andrew Williams' shot was tipped wide by Abdoulaye Keita before Storey's simple finish secured the points in the closing minutes.
The goal was nothing more than a consolation as Portsmouth's 3-1 victory in the first leg at Fratton Park was enought to see the Hampshire club secure a trip to Wembley in March.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"It wasn't our best away performance of the season but we came here, defended well and caused them a few problems.
"There was a few times during the game when it looked like we were about to nick an away goal but we just couldn't get the finishing right.
"I won't be too hard on the boys as over the two legs they have been fantastic.
"Now we can turn our attentions back to our league form for the remainder of the campaign."
#159150 Scottish Domination...
Charlie M
#159109 Blue Sea of Ibrox [FM14]
Charlie M
#159107 Scottish Domination...
Charlie M
And what were Rovers thinking!? ha ha.
#159059 Scottish Domination...
Charlie M
#159057 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Definitely mate. The £80k per year and funds we will make from ticket sales in the friendly will be huge! Not to mention the loaning of their youth stars
Thanks dude, I felt like it was getting a bit samey wioth the updates: tranfer, match report, transfer, match report. So I thought I'd throw in a few alternative types.
Thank you again for reading and your comments.
#159029 Blue Sea of Ibrox [FM14]
Charlie M
Top stuff mate! Hopefully overturn that 2 goal lead at home with Schalke as well!
#159001 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Ferry Excited For County Ground Return
PUBLISHED
12:22 18th February 2014
by Neil Weld
Midfielder To Face Former Club
Simon Ferry says he is excited to return to face former employers Swindon on Wednesday night.
Based on early season form, many would be forgiven for not expecting the Blues to make it far in any of their cup competitions this season.
However, Joe Jordan’s arrival as manager has inspired a turnaround in form.
Saturday’s 1-0 triumph over AFC Wimbledon was the Blues’ seventh league win in fourteen matches since the former QPR man took over.
But Ferry – who used to play for the Robins – does not want Pompey to relax despite a two-goal advantage from the first leg.
He said: “We mustn't think that we are already into the National Final, that could lead to complacency.
“I don’t think that any side we can and have faced in this competition is better than us – we just have to make sure we show up and play like we know we can.
“But we've got some self-belief – that’s what Joe’s put back into us and hopefully that can continue.
“We’re making steady progress in the league and cups, showing that we are able to compete and win matches.
“We look so fit and full of enthusiasm at the moment and we’re scoring goals and keeping clean sheets, which is great to see.
“The fans are behind us as always and we’re enjoying our football, so we need to keep our confidence and continue winning games.
“We go to Swindon on Wednesday and they’ll be right up for it, but we want to finish the job.”
Ferry has enjoyed being central cog in a midfield five that support lone forward Stephen Elliot.
He said: “You need a good striker to be able to do that and we've found one. Stephen’s been magnificent.
“He holds the ball up well and that gives us time to get forward and support him. It’s less rigid and it gives us the freedom to enjoy ourselves.”
Simon Ferry is 15/1 with Sky Bet to open the scoring at Swindon. Open an account at www.skybet.com/pompey for great offers and to earn money for the club.
#158991 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
15 February 2014
Last Updated at 16:57
Tomas Cywka's early goal saw Portsmouth end a two-match winless run in the league with victory against AFC Wimbledon.
The Polish midfielder, who joined Pompey on loan from Barnsley during the January transfer window, his pot-shot finding the net on 14 minutes.
Steven Elliott also went close for the hosts while Harry Pell wasted the only chance of the match for the Dons.
The victory was Pompey's first in League Two since beating Wycombe 3-0 on 28 January.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"Obviously very pleased, quite proud of the players to be fair. I was, I thought, justified in my criticism last week; you have to take the good bits with the bad bits and I have to say I can't give them enough praise today. Maybe they needed a kick up the backside, I don't know, but their response today was fantastic.
"I thought in the first half the football was excellent. In the second half we continued to dominate the game and push to add more goals which is a good sign, but there's a long way to go yet.
"I'm pleased for the supporters that they've got something to sing about and can enjoy the build-up to the Paint Trophy return leg at Swindon during the week."
#158955 The Other Team In Manchester
Charlie M
I notice you're having some issues with photobucket here, you should maybe think of switching to imgur I use that site and it seems to be one of the most reliable out there
I'll be following your progress.
#158954 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Thank you very much mate, I'm really glad you are enjoying it.
I won't knock the other styles because they are still good but I agree with you that I prefer these styles as it feels more like a traditional 'story' if that makes sense. Gives the illusion that the reader could actually be reading my updates from a news site.
I hope so too mate, things are getting better so we will just have to wait and see!
#158908 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Knight Questions Struggling Portsmouth
- Club have suffered two successive relegations
- Currently sitting outside the promotion play-off places in League Two
_________________________________________________________________________________________________The Guardian, Friday 14 February 2014 18:45 BST
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Alan Knight made 801 appearances for Portsmouth over a 22-year spell
Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight has spoken out to The Guardian about the clubs recent plight and it's current state of affairs.
Knight, now 52, spent an incredible 22 years at the Hampshire club, amassing a remarkable total of 801 appearances for the first-team over that time.
Portsmouth have been relegated twice in the past two years, taking the club on a shocking downward spiral that has seen the 2008 FA Cup winners go from being a Barclay's Premier League side to a side who are struggling to remain in the Football League.
This season hasn't been much better for the Blues, sacking manager Guy Whittingham after just over a year in-charge, with the club struggling and sitting 13th in the League Two table.
The Arrival of Joe Jordan in November seems to have made a slightly positive affect on the club, seeing them rise to just being just out side the promotion play-off places on goal diference.
The state of affairs over recent years has caused distress and anger from many of the Pompey fans, but none more so than Alan Knight.
The clubs former goalkeeper - who has the second highest amount of appearances for the club (801) behind Jimmy Dickinson (828) - was speaking to The Guardian's Dominic Fifield and offered his feelings on their current plight.
“I spent 30 years at Portsmouth as a player and coach, so you can imagine how distressing it is for me to see the club in such a state,” he said, the anguish in his voice palpable.
“I didn’t make 801 appearances for Pompey in all four divisions just so parasites, driven by greed, could come along and unravel more than 100 years of history.
"Thankfully the fans were able to take control away from these charlatans and return it to the fans, the best hands it could be in.
“What had happened to them is a disgrace. I wish I had the vocabulary to express my anger, and the supporters’ anger, in stronger terms.
“When I left Portsmouth, I thought they had climbed the mountain - established Premier League club, heading for Europe, job done - but now it seems they have fallen all the way back down again.
“Don’t forget, I’m just an ex-player. It’s the poor old punters, the lifeblood of the club, who have had to suffer over the past few years.”
Knight is now the manager at League Two rivals Chesterfield, who are sitting 2nd in the league.
“There is a silver lining to this mess, it is the knowledge that Portsmouth Football Club are now owned by the Supporters Trust, so the people in charge really care about the direction that the club moves in both on and off the pitch.
"Joe has gone in there, rolled his sleeves up and radically overhauled the squad. Was that the right thing to do? Only time will tell.
"One thing is for sure, we have 14 games of the season left, so if he is to get them promoted then he has his work cut out for him.
“Off the pitch, they are looking a lot more stable and on the pitch, they have a decent chance of beating Swindon Town in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy area final. A return trip to Wembley is there for the taking, no question.
“And where better than Wembley for the fans who have suffered so much and been so badly treated in recent years, with all the spin and lies, to make their voices heard and celebrate their survival of their club against the odds?
“I’ll be keeping an eye on the Pompey result before our away game against Wycombe.
“Portsmouth are a fantastic big club with a wonderful fanbase. They now have a chance to show what you can achieve when a place is run properly.”
#158878 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Portsmouth Announce Link With Manchester United
PUBLISHED
10:00 11th February 2014
by Portsmouth FC
Youth Starlets Will Be Loaned To Pompey
Portsmouth and Manchester United have today confirmed a deal that will see Fratton Park become a place for Reds starlet to gain first-team experience .
"Manchester United have the best youth set-up in the country and having their talented youngsters boost our squad will be of great benefit to the team." club chief executive Mark Catlin told portsmouthfc.co.uk.
"We are sure this will be a fruitful partnership for both clubs, allowing a transfer of skills and knowledge and a sharing of ideas. Manchester United is one of the great names in football and we are very excited about teaming up with such a great institution.
"They have brought through numerous World class players over the years and the prospect that the next David Beckham or Paul Scholes could be spending a season or two at our club is very exciting indeed."
The head of Manchester United's youth academy, Brian McClair, was equally enthusiastic.
"Manchester United FC Academy is very excited at the prospect of working closely with Portsmouth and forging strong links," he said.
"Being able to offer our promising young players first team Football League games will be very beneficial to their development."
Manchester United have agreed to pay Portsmouth £80k per year as part of the deal.
Also included in the agreement is an Annual friendly between the two clubs at Fratton Park, the proceeds of which will be retained in full by Portsmouth.
#158866 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
08 February 2014
Last Updated at 17:01
A late equaliser from Jack Price rescued a point for Portsmouth against Exeter City.
The Grecians took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Karim Rossi volleyed in from six yards after Mark Gilhaney's knock-down.
Steven Elliott had a chance to square the game when Grecians goalkeeper Artur Krysiak had to make a diving save to tip his shot round the post.
With just under fifteen minutes left, Price's shot took a deflection to leave visiting keeper Krysiak stranded and level the scores.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"I can't fault the players, I thought the players' attitude was fantastic. I have to say I thought the throw-in that they scored from was our throw-in.
"It's tough to take. The positives are it's five games without a defeat in two competitions now - so we're becoming tougher to beat, but again it's another draw.
"I'm gutted really because I thought the players did everything we asked of them.
"It wasn't long ago that we lost four out of five matches. We've now lost two in eight, so it's certainly not a worry for me because we're heading in the right direction."
#158810 Addickted To Winning (A Charlton story) IIIIIIIII
Charlie M
#158809 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Thanks matey, Same here, just have to get the players fired up for the away leg and hope for the best. The two-goal cushion should help us though.
Appreciate the comment & reading as always dude.
#158807 Blue Sea of Ibrox [FM14]
Charlie M
#158806 Scottish Domination...
Charlie M
#158661 Scottish Domination...
Charlie M
Hopefully we see some glorious promotion from you this time out
#158658 [FM14]Johno's career
Charlie M
#158657 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Sure was buddy! Didn't hold out much hope for a win before the match but it was a nice surprise
Thanks for reading & commenting