Neil Allen

Portsmouth

Chief Sports Writer at The News (Portsmouth)

The News' chief sports writer & author of 5 Pompey books. Moaned at for being too critical, whined at for not being critical enough. All views my own.

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'Utterly relentless': Hard-working Rich Hughes' Portsmouth recruitment update as transfer window looms

1 week ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

The summer transfer window opens on Monday, June 1 with Pompey targeting additionsDetermined Rich Hughes is adamant Pompey will continue being ‘utterly relentless’ in pursuit of success. The transfer window opens on June 1, with the Blues hierarchy currently working through their recruitment wish list ahead of another important summer.
'Incredibly successful': Portsmouth boss on why Brighton will benefit from Mark O'Mahony's frustrating loan

1 week ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

The Premier League striker made just 13 appearances during an injury-hit Fratton Park loanJohn Mousinho admits Mark O’Mahony failed to hit the levels set earlier in his Pompey stay. But the Blues boss believes it still represents an ‘incredibly successful loan’ for the promising Brighton striker. The highly-regarded Irishman netted three times in 13 appearances during a season-long move to Fratton Park frustratingly impacted by injury.
'Age doesn't mean anything. I will never give football up': Portsmouth's Matt Ritchie on his insatiable drive for longevity and success

1 week ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

Pompey’s ageless 35-year-old on his eternal passion for football and Fratton ParkAt four years his senior, James Milner remains an inspiration for Pompey’s own elder statesman Matt Ritchie. Only Connor Ogilvie and Josh Murphy featured more than the tireless winger during a Blues season which saw Championship survival secured with two games remaining.
'Lodged in Portsmouth folklore, Explosion of emotion, Proper support in defeat': Neil Allen's 14 favourite Blues moments of 2024-25

1 week ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

Chief sports writer Neil Allen selects his favourite 14 memories of Pompey’s 2024-25 season14) Christian Saydee scoring against Hull (May 2025) With Pompey’s safety secured, the last game of the season against Hull was effectively a dead rubber for the hosts, reflected by Mousinho keeping Ben Killip and Harvey Blair in the team to gauge their first-team suitability.
Move over Joel Ward - The proud Portsmouth ‘mush’ and ex-Fratton Park team-mate also savouring silverware

1 week ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

Another Portsmouth talent is among the silverwareJoel Ward bid an emotional Crystal Palace farewell at Wembley with the FA Cup, while Marlon Pack and Matt Ritchie both skippered Pompey to Championship survival. Yet there has also been success for another local lad and former member of the same Blues youth-team as the three Fratton favourites.
'A hell of a fight': Rich Hughes' central defender transfer admission as he draws up Portsmouth recruitment plans

1 week ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

Pompey presently have six contracted centre-halves on their booksRich Hughes admits Pompey want to recruit another central defender this summer. That’s despite already having six centre-halves on their books, with each contracted until the summer of 2026 at the very minimum. The Blues’ sporting director believes they presently have a ‘nice balance’ in the position, with Conor Shaughnessy, Regan Poole, Hayden Matthews and Ibane Bowat.
'I'll always have a debt to repay Portsmouth': Rob Atkinson's gratitude for Fratton Park lifeline after Bristol City woes

3 weeks ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

The central defender hadn’t played for almost 23 months before signing for PompeyA grateful Rob Atkinson insists he will always owe a debt to Pompey after the ‘mad move’ which got his career back on track. That backing touched the 26-year-old Bristol City man, who subsequently flourished at Fratton Park, establishing himself as a fans’ favourite as he helped Pompey to Championship safety.
'It's important you're honest': Portsmouth boss delivers bombshell decisions over players' Fratton futures

3 weeks ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

Pompey’s contracted players have been informed whether they have Fratton futuresJohn Mousinho personally delivered the bombshells which have left a number of Pompey’s contracted players reeling. Yet with Fratton Park futures on the line, the head coach is adamant that honesty must be the best policy - and the sooner, the better.
'I slept with the FA Cup that night': On the 17th anniversary - the magical inside story of Portsmouth's 2008 Wembley triumph

3 weeks ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

On the 17th anniversary of Pompey’s FA Cup win, three figures from behind the scenes tell the magical inside storyAn exhausted Kev McCormack opted to duck out of festivities a little early. Thankfully, the FA Cup lying in bed alongside him didn’t disturb his sleep. Saturday marks 17 years since Harry Redknapp’s side triumphed in the 2008 FA Cup final at Wembley, courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Cardiff. McCormack was subsequently entrusted with its protection.
Released by Portsmouth - but Cohen Bramall told he may still have a Fratton Park future

3 weeks ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Neil Allen

The ex-Arsenal left-back made 12 appearances after joining from RotherhamThe door may not be closed for Cohen Bramall at Pompey - despite his Fratton Park release. That’s the message from John Mousinho, who has been impressed by the versatile left-sided player during his brief south-coast stay. Bramall, who signed a short-team deal from Rotherham in January, was among five players released this week after the Blues opted against extending their contracts.

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Neil Allen @pn_neil_allen

13 May 25

Very classy from John Mousinho who - as you would expect - refuses to gloat over Cardiff man's decision to snub #Pompey - only to end up in League One. https://t.co/LlcBWqSyOQ

Neil Allen @pn_neil_allen

13 May 25

Our latest Pompey Talk newsletter is out on Thursday morning. Reflecting on the summer of 2015 - one of the best #Pompey transfer windows of modern times. It changed the destiny of Portsmouth Football club. To subscribe 👉 https://t.co/lR5539ldtO https://t.co/7RL1gtH7lu

Neil Allen @pn_neil_allen

13 May 25

Released by #Pompey last summer and now an established League Two performer. It has been quite a season for the Somerstown lad who couldn't get a club until the end of August. https://t.co/KHtACxNjxI

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Articles

'Utterly relentless': Hard-working Rich Hughes' Portsmouth recruitment update as transfer window looms

'Incredibly successful': Portsmouth boss on why Brighton will benefit from Mark O'Mahony's frustrating loan

'Age doesn't mean anything. I will never give football up': Portsmouth's Matt Ritchie on his insatiable drive for longevity and success

'Lodged in Portsmouth folklore, Explosion of emotion, Proper support in defeat': Neil Allen's 14 favourite Blues moments of 2024-25

Move over Joel Ward - The proud Portsmouth ‘mush’ and ex-Fratton Park team-mate also savouring silverware

'A hell of a fight': Rich Hughes' central defender transfer admission as he draws up Portsmouth recruitment plans

'I'll always have a debt to repay Portsmouth': Rob Atkinson's gratitude for Fratton Park lifeline after Bristol City woes

'It's important you're honest': Portsmouth boss delivers bombshell decisions over players' Fratton futures

'I slept with the FA Cup that night': On the 17th anniversary - the magical inside story of Portsmouth's 2008 Wembley triumph

Released by Portsmouth - but Cohen Bramall told he may still have a Fratton Park future

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