Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged pompey

The Portsmouth Offside Trap

2008-11-15T06:59:50+00:00

Remember the scene and line from the Full Monty when the ex-boss, Gerald was trying to get the lads to lineup and Dave the pie man finally figures it out by proclaiming it's the "Arsenal Offside Trap" "The Arsenal offside trap. Lomper 'ere is Tony Adams right? Any bugger looks like scoring, we all step forward in a [.

David James drives to club in a Reliant Robin

2008-11-14T08:03:04+00:00

Pompey keeper punished for poor training Portsmouth goalkeeper David James is bringing a touch of retro chic to the club's training ground after being forced to drive a Reliant Robin. The England international was handed the keys to the old banger after being voted the club's worst trainer. Jamo might not be the car's owner for too [.

Adams Unveiled As Pompey Boss

2008-10-28T16:32:21+00:00

TONY Adams has today succeeded Harry Redknapp as the new Portsmouth manager. The former Arsenal and England defender has taken the top job at Fratton Park with Redknapp's blessing having been appointed as his second in command two years ago. Adams, 42, was put in temporary charge of Pompey along with Joe Jordan for Saturday's 1-1 home [.

Give him the freedom of the city, then chase him out of town!

2008-10-28T15:31:56+00:00

Harry Redknapp to be honoured in Portsmouth With the sort of comic timing that you just can't make up, Harry Redknapp will today receive the freedom of the city of Portsmouth. The ex-Pompey boss walked out on the club to join Tottenham just three days ago. The new Spurs manager is keen to receive the accolade [.

Now then, Tony Adams is new Portsmouth coach

2008-10-28T12:19:28+00:00

Adams set for Pompey job http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5g000uMnFvJpXEXw670MKciyWz9iw Tony Adams is set to be installed as the new Portsmouth manager just over 48 hours after Harry Redknapp quit the FA Cup holders to join Tottenham and despite chief executive Peter Storrie insisting there will be no rush to find a replacement.

Beckham Is POMPEY Target

2008-10-23T17:40:24+00:00

Harry Redknapp is ready to make a shock move to snatch David Beckham from under the noses of Portsmouth's UEFA Cup rivals AC Milan. Redknapp claimed last night that Beckham would be the perfect foil for Pompey and England strikers Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe. Beckham is due to join Milan on loan from LA Galaxy in [.

Portsmouth NOT Pressing For Spurs Punishment

2008-09-30T20:35:32+00:00

PORTSMOUTH will not press the Football Association to lay charges against Premier League rivals Tottenham after Spurs fans targeted Pompey skipper Sol Campbell with verbal abuse during the match at Fratton Park on Sunday. Hampshire Police did not make any arrests at the match despite the torrent of invective directed towards former Tottenham star Campbell [.

The world's top 25 soccer clubs, Sept. 29, 2008

2008-09-30T00:43:00+00:00

Neither wind nor rain nor stock market crashes nor presidential debates could keep the Top 25 ranking committee from convening for its weekly session. Sure, we're a bit late (we know you like to have these things in your inbox Monday morning so you can kick off the "work" week in fashion) but we make up for it with an extremely high quality edition of the rankings--even by our absurdly high standards.

After yet another defeat, is it time Ramos packed his bags?

2008-09-28T14:10:00+00:00

Tottenham remain bottom of the Premier League after yet another defeat. This time they have been beaten by Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth to leave them with just two points from a possible eighteen, leaving manager Juande Ramos under severe pressure at the helm.

It was two former Spurs strikers that bagged all three points for Pompey.

Portsmouth Turning Into A Farce Due To Financial Troubles

2008-09-28T13:09:13+00:00

Alarming reports are coming out of England this morning regarding the future of Portsmouth Football Club. According to The News Of The World, owner Alexandre Gaydamak has put the club up for sale to avert a financial crisis, and is looking to sell Pompey for an initial £20 million. Incredibly, the newspaper is also reporting that a [.

EPL - Newcastle v. Blackburn...

2008-09-28T12:50:00+00:00

Newcastle's relegation woes don't improve this weekend with yet another loss despite the best efforts of Michael Owen who can do no wrong these days. Tottenham have Pompey to play today and could jump up out of that bottom slot with a win leaving Toon a very lonely 20th.

Have we turned the corner?

2008-09-26T10:34:00+00:00

Unbeaten in three, have Spurs finally found their feet this season?

There is a consensus of opinion among the more pessimistic fans that Newcastle was a bad result because it's just delayed the inevitable - Ramos' exit. Personally I don't agree.

Changing another manager isn't going to help us, we need stability.

Carling Cup Prev: Pompey

2008-09-24T03:44:24+00:00

Chelsea's attempt to regain the Carling Cup begins Wednesday against Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Pompey will no doubt be out for revenge, following the 4-0 thrashing theytook in their Premier League season opener at Stamford Bridge a month ago.

They'll have a hard time doing so.

Portsmouth enters this match on the heels of its most embarrassing defeat in quite some time a 6-0 slump against Manchester City at the weekend.

England: Premier League Reports

2008-09-22T14:13:00+00:00

All even at Stamford Bridge, Hull hold Everton, Manchester City put six past Pompey, nil-nil between Stoke and Liverpool, the Zola Era opens at West Ham with a win and Arsenal beat Bolton...

Reports

Kevin McCarra:
Chelsea spirit keeps Bridge record in tact

Ferguson's fury masks frustration

Manchester City 6 - 0 Portsmouth

The world's top 25 soccer clubs, Sept. 22, 2008

2008-09-22T14:00:00+00:00

As we approach the one year anniversary of the Top 25, the Soccer Source ranking committee was faced with arguably our toughest task yet: deciding this week's #1. The identity of the top club was of course cast into doubt after last week's #1 was outplayed and outcoached for large portions of yesterday's game, which came against a team that did not even field its best player.

Crisis at Spurs?

2008-09-21T22:11:00+00:00

Tottenham remain bottom of the Barclays Premier League table after only picking up a point at home to Wigan Athletic today. At the start of the season, many fans and pundits felt they could break into that elusive top four, but that looks a distant memory now.

They are still without a win this season and it is now their worst start to a top flight season in 34 years.

One poor performance does not make us a bad team

2008-09-14T17:09:56+00:00

Looking at the first four fixtures before the start of the season I had thought we would come away with four, maybe five points (a win against Stoke, draw against Spurs and maybe a point at Pompey). So two wins from the first four games isn't bad, we need to look at improving our away form whilst maintaining our home form but so far so good.

Liverpool v Manchester United 9.13.08

2008-09-12T11:52:00+00:00

7:45am Eastern Time, live in the US on Setanta

Last 4 head-to-head:
3-0 United (a) 3.23.08
1-0 United (h) 12.16.07
1-0 United (h) 03.03.07
2-0 United (a) 10.22.06

Last 3 matches:
Liverpool: 0-0 Villa (a); 1-0 Liege (h); 2-1 Boro (h)
United: 1-2 Zenit (neutral); 1-0 Pompey (a); 1-1 Newcastle (h)

Referee: Howard Webb

Guess at a squad:
Reina
Arbeloa Carragher Skrtel Dossena
Alonso Mascherano
Kuyt Benayoun Riera
Keane

I hate this fixture.

The Quick Six

2008-09-12T08:21:00+00:00

We have six games coming up in the space of seventeen days which I think can erase from memory our disappointing double defeat opening to the season.

It all kicks off with Villa on Monday night. This is a game we can certainly win. Villa are no mugs but they are beatable, especially away from Villa Park.

Portsmouth boss tabs Chelsea and Manchester United to rule the roost once again: Arsenal and Liverpool have no shot!

2008-08-26T16:52:55+00:00

After getting dropped to the mat in consecutive weeks by Chelsea and Manchester United, Pompey boss Harry Redknapp is certain once again that last year's top two will remain the same. He is sure that Liverpool and Arsenal won't be able to catch them this year. But that's not all ...

The World's Top 25 Soccer Clubs, Aug. 25, 2008

2008-08-26T15:38:00+00:00

This week's Top 25 is delayed because we wanted to wait for the outcome of the Manchester United - Portsmouth game. It's largely more of the same, though (which can be expected at this early stage of the season). But because we know how badly you want it, we're going to give it to you now rather than withhold gratification any longer:

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United's slick passing machine simply too good for Pompey...

2008-08-26T09:23:00+00:00

Predictably, much has been made of the Reds lack of a cutting edge up front without an obvious out and out striker available to Fergie. But on the evidence of the Champions performance against Portsmouth on Monday night there's little worry about, with Rooney and in particular Carlos Tevez looking razor sharp.

Portsmouth vs Manchester United (Your Running Commentary)

2008-08-25T17:54:11+00:00

It's Bank Holiday Monday in Britain today where those lucky Brits are at the seaside or relaxing while the rest of the world is working. Down near the coast, Portsmouth will be entertaining Manchester United at Fratton Park, which is usually a very tricky place for United to get all three points. After Pompey's thrashing by [.

Pressure Ahead of Portsmouth Match

2008-08-25T14:35:16+00:00

Manchester United take on Pompey tonight, in a disappointingly timed match. Why are we playing at 8pm on Bank Holiday Monday? The temptations of an all-day session in the local are almost certainly too much to resist! After having a laugh with the bluenoses yesterday, comparing the 'doubles' our teams achieved last season, the pressure is [.

Traore Looking For United Scalp

2008-08-24T23:43:20+00:00

Speedy French fullback Armand Traore will be desperate to give Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger a title boost tonight, as the 18-year-old's new Pompey side take on Manchester United at Fratton Park. Traore, 18, makes his Portsmouth debut against United following last week's season-long loan move from Arsenal.

Prem Preview: Strike first …

2008-08-24T03:35:18+00:00

strike hard, no mercy Sir!

The Cobra Kai were right, sometimes you just need to beat the hell out of someone. This week, for Chelsea, the lucky schmuck will be Wigan hopefully.

Thanks to flabby & sick Emile Heskey last April, Wigan managed a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. It was a result that effectively ended Chelsea's Premier League title challenge.

QPR Returning for Cranie Loan?...Ainsworth on Defending...QPR's "League Cup" Record

2008-08-22T16:06:00+00:00

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Ealing Gazette - By Yann Tear & David Mcintyre
Rs must heed early defensive warning

QPR will look to take Martin Cranie on loan again if their defensive woes continue - and if he isn't sold by Portsmouth.
Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United was a nasty setback for Rangers and came after shaky defensive performances in victories over Barnsley and Swindon.

Rumour, Speculation, Gossip

2008-08-21T19:09:00+00:00

It is 'rumoured' from a friend who knows a friend who is in the know!!! Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more that Shaun Wright-Phillips is on his way from Chelsea to Portsmouth on loan for the season. How can this be you might ask?

Porstmouth Sign Arsenal Left Back Traore

2008-08-21T15:49:46+00:00

As we revealed to you just a couple of hours ago, Portsmouth have signed Armand Traore on a season-long loan deal. Pompey boss Harry Redknapp Joining Arsenal from AS Monaco,Traore has been used mainly as a reserve, although he has been a regular fixture in Wenger's young Carling Cup team. His first team debut came against West [.

Good News For Portsmouth Whilst We’ll Struggle To Pick A Team

2008-08-20T16:14:30+00:00

We'll be kidding ourselves if we think Portsmouth will roll over for us like they did against Chelsea at the weekend. As we saw in the Community Shield, Pompey are up for a ruck when playing against United, rugby tackles and all! Sky Sports have just delivered some good news to our next opponents: Portsmouth have [.