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#154881 A three way challenge to be the BEST
Charlie M
#154880 The Three Horse Race To The Promised Land
Charlie M
#154877 The thoughtful (job-hopping) Dutchman
Charlie M
Doing well with this mate, KIU.
#154800 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
29 December 2013
Last Updated at 16:53
Jed Wallace scored on his first start under Joe Jordan but Portsmouth could only secure a draw against Northampton Town in League Two.
The visitors could have opened the scoring early on as Antonio German curled a shot that was saved by Trevor Carson.
But Pompey took the lead twelve minutes into the game when Jed Wallace rifled in a loose ball after Simon Ferry was tackled in the Cobblers box.
Joe Devara and Ricky Holmes missed chances to double the lead for Pompey, but Gregor Robertson raced through and slotted home the equaliser.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"I've got mixed feelings. I'm pleased we got another clean sheet but I'm angry that we out-played them for long periods and didn't win the match.
"Once the ball came on the floor in the first half, we had the better of the play.
"They camped out in their own half for the first half. I was disappointed because the decisions we made in the middle of the park weren't right.
"We had a plan to keep the possession and push for a second goal and it didn't work. But we played well again and we got a point at least so it wasn't all bad."
#154775 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Connolly back in training
PUBLISHED
21:15 27th December 2013
by Neil Weld
Striker wants back among the goals
Portsmouth striker David Connolly has been given the all clear by club physio Gary Fleming to return to full training.
The former Ireland International had been out of action for three weeks with a groin strain.
Today was his first full session since he picked up the injury but already the forward is desperate to get back in the first-team.
Connolly said: “Joe pulled me aside on Wednesday and said that if I got back into training for the beginning of next week he would consider putting me on the bench against Southend in midweek.
“I was delighted with that. I got a full session in today and didn't have any problems.
“I've been delighted with my form over the past few weeks. I trained all week and didn’t have any problems.
“I just want to be out there scoring goals and helping the team.
“That won't be easy and I get that. Ryan [Taylor] has been fantastic leading the line and he's in great form.
"But it can only be good for the team to have two fit in-form strikers.
"We are on a bit of a revival since Joe came in and I'm desperate to be a part of that again.
"I'll just apply myself in training for the build up to the midweek game and hope that I'm involved in some way."
“It's not ideal but I'll just do what I can and listen to the medical staff and hope that I can be back in the side before then."
#154740 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Yeah mate the JPT win was a particular delight cause that gives us a final to look forward to. Pleased with the upturn in fortunes too.
Thanks for reading
#154739 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
26 December 2013
Last Updated at 17:00
Portsmouth gave their fans the perfect Christmas present this afternoon, comfortably defeating Dagenham & Redbridge 3-0 at Fratton Park.
Ryan Taylor gave Pompey the lead with a chipped finish over the keeper after Wes Fogden's neat pass.
Wade Elliott doubled their lead, volleying home an over-hit Taylor cross.
Lawson D'Ath missed a chance to pull a goal back for Dagenham before Ricky Holmes made it 3-0 with a superb shot that curled in off the post in the second half.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"It's a very pleasing result and a very good display again.
"What helps you win games is knowing that players can go forward attacking knowing that we're solid at the back so it's vitally important that you can get as many of those (clean sheets) in the season.
"We knew it was going to be more difficult to break them down second half but overall, very pleasing."
On Wade Elliot's goal: "It was a fantastic strike; it was a great timing of the run and it originally looked like a misplaced cross from Ryan (Taylor).
"But the finish was a touch of class and moments like that are exactly why we brought Wade in."
#154622 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
21 December 2013
Last Updated at 16:45
Portsmouth claimed a crucial win in their League Two campaign at a Bristol Rovers side who surrendered a one-goal lead.
The visitors went behind when Chris Beardsley made space for himself in the box to convert a Marcos Navas cross.
Joe Jordan's half-time team talk seemed to have fired up his side when Ryan Taylor evened the score 11 minutes into the second half when he got himself on the end of Simon Ferry's through ball.
Ricky Holmes' intelligent run to beat Rovers offside trap put him through on goal and the winger's cool finish put his side in-front and give them their second league win in-a-row.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"I actually enjoyed it. I think the lads' attitude, their spirit, their togetherness was fantastic and that was just what was needed.
"The result was all that mattered today. How we got there didn't matter, we didn't start the game well at all but we ground out the win.
"We got a spirit, we got a reaction and we got the three points.
"If I've got a criticism of us today it was probably that we didn't switch on at all until the second half.
"The confidence hadn't been great for obvious reasons and hopefully now that will improve with our recent run of results which has been excellent."
#154598 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Pompey lose key man
PUBLISHED
17:20 14th December 2013
by Neil Weld
Winger out for a month
It has been a season of frustration for Andy Barcham.
The club struggling to meet pre-season expectations.
But the latest has been more of a concern – a knee problem picked up in the League Two win over Newport that will see him sidelined for around a month.
It couldn't have come at a worse time for the 26-year old with him just hitting form over the past weeks, scoring three goals in his last three matches.
Barcham said: “It's frustrating. Definitely.
“I've been delighted with my form over the past few weeks. I trained all week and didn’t have any problems.
“I went up for a header and landed awkwardly on my knee and right away it didn't feel right.
“It’s frustrating for me because I want to play every game and help the club push further up the league.
“Right now it's looking like I won't be ready to come back until the Mansfield game in the middle of January.
"There's never a great time to pick up an injury but with the new boss just in I really wanted a run of games to show him what I can do.
“It's not ideal but I'll just do what I can and listen to the medical staff and hope that I can be back in the side before then."
#154592 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Thanks Dan-O. Yeah I'm chuffed to see an upturn in fortunes, just hope we can keep it going!
Thanks for reading & commenting
#154546 Sporting Toulon Var - a shit club in the Cote d'Azur [FM14]
Charlie M
#154545 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
14 December 2013
Last Updated at 16:47
Andy Barcham's early goal from a rebound gave Portsmouth a narrow win over Newport County.
The in-form winger reacted quickest to guide Ricky Holmes' saved shot into the net for his third goal in as many games.
Newport, managed by former Pompey player Justin Edinburgh, were the better side after the break, but Lee Minshull's header was cleared off the line by Martyn Lancaster.
Robbie Willmott and Sam Magri both missed good chances for Newport before Ricky Holmes hit the post for Portsmouth.
The home side were left with a nervy end as Dan Butler was shown a second yellow card on 84 minutes.
The win meant Portsmouth have won their last two League Two fixtures and have moved up to 13th in the League.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"It's one of those victories that wasn't the easiest to watch but you'll take it.
"I don't think there were many players who actually could say we had a great game on the ball, but we worked hard, we defended well and we've ultimately won the game.
"They made it tough for us, they were lively, they were doing everything apart from scoring.
"We got the win and that is the most important thing, and it's rounded off a fantastic first week for me here."
#154544 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Swindon in JPT Final
PUBLISHED
12:30 14th December 2013
by Neil Weld
Pompey meet Swindon in area final
Portsmouth will face Swindon Town in the area final of the Johnstone Paint Trophy.
The match will be played at Wembley Stadium on the evening of Wednesday February 5.
Johnstone's Paint Trophy finals
Southern Section
POMPEY v Swindon Town
Northern Section
Bradford City v Preston North End
#154543 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Diarra: Pompey can return to glory
Last Updated: 13/12/13 10:00pm
Lassana Diarra: Spent 11 months at the Blues
Lassana Diarra believes Portsmouth can make a return to the Premier League within five years.
Diarra spent 11 months at Fratton Park in 2008 under Harry Redknapp and was part of the side who won the 2008 FA Cup.
The midfielder revealed in a recent interview with skysports.com that he is sympathetic towards his former clubs plight and his belief that they can return to the highest league in English football within the coming years.
"It saddens me to see the club where they currently are.
"Although I only spent a brief time of my career there, it was long enough for me to see how special the fans are and how much the club means to them.
"They have a massive fan base and they will support them all the way back to the Premier League, which they can hopefully achieve within the next five or so years.
The former French International also spoke about new Pompey manager Joe Jordan, who he worked with when he was a coach with the club.
"I know Joe well from my time working with him under Harry [Redknapp].
"He has lots of experience of the game and he is a rather strict man and that could help the club.
"I could see the potential in him then to become a really good manager and I hope that he can realise that potential with Portsmouth.
The 28-year old also remarked about the possibility of him ever pulling on a Portsmouth shirt again.
"Will I ever play there again? It is hard to say. In football you never say never because you don't know where you will be two, three, four years down the line.
"Maybe if the club make it back into the Premier League and I am still playing and available at the time it will be an option, but who knows?"
#154538 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
11 December 2013
Last Updated at 22:05
Opportunistic Andy Barcham and Wes Fogden strikes either side of the break helped seal Portsmouth's place in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final at Wembley.
Barcham latched onto a Steve Mildenhall save from a Ryan Taylor header to put the visitors ahead.
Barcham cancelled out his own opener when he mis-timed a headed pass-back to goalkeeper Trevor Carson that ended up in the back of his own net.
Fogden then pounced on another Mildenhall to stab in from close-range and restore the visitor's lead.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"It's great for the supporters and especially for the players. We keep working them and asking them to do certain things and they've stuck to their task.
"It would have been two 2-0 wins and two clean sheets on the bounce if it hadn't been for one little mistake today.
"We saw the game out and I couldn't ask for anything more from the lads. We now have the Final at Wembley to look forward to but we have league games to focus on before then."
Bristol Rovers manager John Ward told BBC Radio Bristol:
"We've got a little bit too excited. A few of our young boys especially, in terms of them trying to win the game at 1-1 instead of getting the shape back in.
"We took a quick free-kick when our centre forward was lay on the floor so it's that sort of thing.
"But I don't think my team could try any harder or work any harder. We just didn't play well enough on the day."
#154507 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Joe: Trophy Tie Important
PUBLISHED
09:00 11th December 2013
by Johnny Moore
Boss knows Wembley is close
The Johnstone’s Paint Trophy is one of two cup competitions that Pompey are still involved in.
They exited the Capital One Cup at home to Charlton in August, while Saturday’s win against Crewe extended the run in the FA Cup.
But Joe Jordan insists that Wednesday’s tie against Bristol Rovers has not gained or lost any significance because of those previous results.
Pompey head to south-west England looking to book their spot in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final.
And Jordan knows that victory would mean a place in March’s Wembley final is sealed.
The Blues boss said: “The game remains just as important to us as it did last week.
“After we finished preparing for Crewe we turned our attentions to Bristol Rovers late last week and, as always, the intention is to go there and get a result.
“Bristol are a good side who like to get forward and will try to create dangerous situations by getting crosses into our box.
“That is nothing less than I would expect from a John Ward side.
“He has put together an extremely competitive side and maybe they haven't had the results or a wee run that they would have liked so far this season. Tuesday will be another battle for us.
“Rovers aren't having the best of times last season but they have made it into the semi-finals of this competition, so we can't underestimate them.
“We certainly have more belief that we can go there and win after the weekend match, but our players will have to show the same level of desire.
“At this stage of the competition all four of the clubs left in will think they have a realistic chance of getting to Wembley and we are no different.”
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#154437 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Thanks mate! It's actually worked out well cause when I re-played the Crewe game we won 2-0!
Thanks again for reading
#154423 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
My AMAZING laptop has developed this great problem to let itself overheat and power off from time to time. So this happened right after the FA Cup draw and I hadn't saved it since before the Crewe match.
So I will re-play that match and edit the report and will also edit the report for the FA Cup 3rd round draw, if I draw or win against Crewe of course!).
#154256 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Lolohea arrives at Pompey
PUBLISHED
21:30 10th December 2013
by Portsmouth FC
Midfielder is boss' third signing
César Lolohea arrived at Fratton Park on an initial 18-month contract after being released by French Ligue 2 side Laval.
The 24-year-old midfielder has 15 caps for New Caledonia, scoring 5 goals for his National side.
Blues boss Joe Jordan said: “He’s a very fit lad with plenty of technical ability, who will get around the pitch and gives us a different option.
“He has been fantastic to deal with and we’re pleased to be able to bring him in.”
The New Caledonian came through the ranks at AS Mont-Dore in his homeland and also played for AS Magenta before joining the Les Tango for the 2011/12 campaign.
He agreed to terminate his contract after failing to make any first-team appearances for the French side.
#154254 [FM14]Johno's career
Charlie M
#154253 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Pompey get Doncaster in the FA Cup
PUBLISHED
13:00 8th December 2013
by Portsmouth FC
Blues' Cup journey continues
Pompey have been drawn away to Championship side Doncaster in the Third round of the FA Cup with Budweiser.
The tie will be played at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday January 4 2014.
It is the second time that the Blues have been drawn away in cup competitions this season.
Pompey have not faced Doncaster since March 2013 in League One, drawing 1-1 at the Keepmoat on that occasion.
This will be the first meeting between the sides in this competition.
Pompey exited the FA Cup at the first hurdle last season, losing 2-0 at home to Notts County.
Liverpool exited the competition last season in the Second Round, losing 3-1 to Oldham at the Kessam Stadium.
#154245 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Just noticed this, thank you mate!
#154243 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
7 December 2013
Last Updated at 17:55
Portsmouth celebrated Joe Jordan's first game in charge with a comprehensive victory over Crewe Alexandra whose FA Cup hopes were ended.
Andy Barcham gave Pompey the lead with a powerful half-volley back across goal from Ryan Taylor's cross.
Taylor then doubled their lead after getting across his marker to find the corner of the net from close range.
Crewe had been pre-match favourites for the FA Cup clash but a re-invigorated Portsmouth were too strong for the League One side and will be included in Sunday's draw for the Third Round
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Portsmouth manager Joe Jordan told BBC Radio Solent:
"For my first game, it couldn't have gone any better. We knew their strengths and weaknesses, we knew that they would come at us and on turnover we could get back at them quick and our two goals came from that.
"It was fantastic preparation for the game and it's great when it pays off because the fans needed that today. It was a euphoric day and that's just put the icing on the cake.
"I think we all wish that today was the start of the season - unfortunately it isn't. We know there's a lot of hard work to do and we're prepared."
#154207 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
6 December 2013
Last Updated at 11:43
Portsmouth have added experience to their squad with the signings of Wade Elliott and Martyn Lancaster following their releases by Birmingham City and North American side Atlanta Silverbacks respectively.
Elliott, 34, began his career at Southampton and has since spent time with Bashley, Bournemouth and Burnley.
He has joined Portsmouth on an 18-month contract.
Meanwhile, Lancaster, 33 hasn't played football in England since he left Skrill North side Ashton United in 2005, has also joined on an 18-month deal.
"I'm very happy to be here and back playing football in my home country. I just want to start playing some games now," Elliot told the club website.
"I've been without a club since the summer so for a while now I've been looking for the right opportunity for me to get back into the game.
"When I heard that Pompey were interested it was an easy decision to make."
Both players could make their débuts in Saturday's FA Cup clash with Crewe Alexandra at Fratton Park.
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#154159 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Thanks matey :
That's exactly why I keep using this style. I find it easier to follow and it feels more like a 'traditional story' if you get my thinking?
Glad you are enjoying dude. Got another few updates lined up for tonight and same over the next few days. Thank you for reading and commenting.
#154139 Up Pompey!
Charlie M
Press conference: Jordan appointment confirmed
PUBLISHED
19:00 4th December 2013
by Portsmouth FC
New boss meets the media
Chairman Ian McInnes and CEO Mark Caitlin called a press conference at Fratton Park today to announce the appointment of former Pompey coach Joe Jordan as the clubs new manager on a two-year deal.
Porstmouthfc.co.uk, as always, has the first report from the conference:
Ian McInnes: Good evening everyone, first of all I'd like to take this opportunity to officially welcome Joe back to the club in his new role. I'll now open up the floor for questions from the reporters in attendance.
Q. (Dean Chapman - The Football League Paper): You sit here as the new manager of Portsmouth. With the high expectations of the fans here, do you feel that the expectations for the side to gain promotion at the earliest opportunity are faire and realistic?
Joe Jordan: Absolutely. We want this club back up at the top end of English football and that has to be the ultimate goal. At the same time we need to remain grounded at take it one step at a time. Obviously this season we are almost at the half-way point and a fair bit off the mark but we will try our best to push ourselves up the table and see what happens come the end of the season.
Q. (Jack Robinson - BBC Radio Solent): It's fair to say that the club have been struggling so far in the league this season and obviously the Chairman has felt that it was time for a change to be made. What can you bring to the club that's different from the previous manager?
J.J: I have my own ideas of how football should be played and I'll set about installing these onto the players as soon as possible. We may have to see some players come and go but that's only natural when there's a bit of a big change at a club. Hopefully when we adjust to the vision I have then we can start making some positive progress on the pitch.
Q. (Dave Bradley - The News): Portsmouth have been on a general downward curve over the past few years, with the club suffering successive relegations down the tiers of English football. Can you get things moving in the right direction?
J.J: I hope so. It was a real shame to see the club going through the struggles it has over the past few years and it's tougher for guys like myself who have a previous connection with the club. But sometimes all it takes is one change to spark an upturn in fortunes and that's the kind of effect that Steve and myself are looking to have.
Q. (Dean Chapman - The Football League Paper): Some managers are well-known for their hands-on approach that they take at their respective clubs whereas others take a more reserved approach. What do you think your own personal management style will be?
J.J: I think that there needs to be a degree of trust between myself, my team and the players, so I don't think we will need to "baby" anyone. But the lads will be made clearly aware of the behaviours that we are expecting and the example that they must set whilst they play for this club.
Q. (Dave Bradley - The News): The past few years have been pretty grim for Portsmouth, with fans having to endure some poor performances and results. Are you the person to turn things around?
J.J: I have to believe that I am. This club has some fantastic, passionate fans and they deserve to see more success like the FA Cup win in 2008. Hopefully I'm the man to return the good days to the club but we will have to wait and see.
Q. (Jack Robinson - BBC Radio Solent): It's often said that some managers prefer to compete in certain competitions over others. Will your focus be on one competition over another?
J.J: I don't think so. I'm a very competitive person, so that means I want my teams to win every match and competition that we are involved in. Having said that, the only way for us to get promoted is to do well in the league so that has to be given a certain amount of focus. Although I wouldn't say no to a wee cup run!
I.M: Ladies and gentlemen that's all we have time for this evening. I'd like to thank all of you for coming and if you have any further questions you can direct them to the club's press officer. Thank you.
#153817 A three way challenge to be the BEST
Charlie M
Good luck though!
#153815 The Three Horse Race To The Promised Land
Charlie M
#153813 The Big Three Way Challenge...
Charlie M
#153810 Blue Sea of Ibrox [FM14]
Charlie M