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Steve Cotterill – a surprise target for the Bristol City vacancy
The Daily Mirror have today reported that Portsmouth manager Steve Cotterill is currently being considered to fill the vacant manager’s position at Championship strugglers Bristol City. Cotterill, who is under-fire from a large group of Portsmouth fans for his unattractive style of football, poor tactics and endless post-match excuses, has come in at 7/2 with … Continue reading
THE RUMOUR MILL – Bullard signing opens door for Leadbitter move
Pompey were strongly linked with Ipswich Town midfielder Grant Leadbitter a couple of weeks ago, but Ipswich boss Paul Jewell shot down the rumours insisting Leadbitter was ready to sign a new contract. Jewell said: “Portsmouth have made an offer for him but I want him to stay and Grant isn’t one to sulk. I … Continue reading
Norwegian striker flies to England for medical
There have been a number of reports linking Portsmouth FC with a move for Norwegian striker Erik Huseklepp in the last few days, and it has now been confirmed by his current club, AS Bari, that he will be completing a medical at Fratton Park tomorrow. Translated from Italian to English, the Serie B side … Continue reading
Charlton defender training with Pompey
Charlton defender Christian Dailly has been training with Portsmouth for the last couple of days after he failed to agree a new deal at the Valley. Dailly will be 38 in October and is slowing down a bit, but it appears Steve Cotterill still thinks he would be a useful acquisition to the squad this … Continue reading
Birmingham hand former Pompey striker trial
The not-so-reliable source of the Daily Star are claiming that Championship rivals Birmingham City are offering former Pompey striker, Lomana Tresor Lua Lua, a return to England. Birmingham boss Chris Hughton is giving Lua Lua a trial at St Andrews as they look to bolster their squad whilst current striker Cameron Jerome and Nikola Zigic … Continue reading
The Rumour Mill – Emmanuel-Thomas, Paterson, Leacock and more
The club may be abroad in the United States of America for a pre-season tour, but it doesn’t stop the rumour mill spinning, and a few new rumours have surfaced as Pompey continue to put together their squad ahead of the Championship season. The first player to be heavily linked with Portsmouth this week is … Continue reading
No truth behind Sonko rumour says Agent
A rumour was flying round on Monday afternoon that Portsmouth Football Club have signed defender Ibrahima Sonko, who spent last season on-loan at Fratton Park. However, his agent Gary Saunders confirmed that there is no truth behind the rumour that he has signed for the club. “Ibrahima is just training there at the moment. He’ll … Continue reading
THE RUMOUR MILL – Hreidarsson, Earnshaw, Puncheon and more
The Rumour Mill has slowed down this week with completed deals expected to be announced by the weekend, and other ‘rumoured’ players have completed moves to other clubs. First of all to the players we expect to sign on the dotted line by Friday. Hermann Hreidarsson is expected to sign a new one-year deal at … Continue reading
Halford left out of Wolves’ squad and could prompt Pompey move
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Greg Halford has been left out of Wolves’ 22-man squad for their pre-season training camp in Ireland. Halford, who spent last season on-loan at Pompey, announced his intentions to fight it out at Wolves next season in the Premier League despite the Blues showing interest in bringing Halford back, either on another … Continue reading
Robson-Kanu linked but still negotiating with Reading: EXCLUSIVE
The Daily Mirror were reporting this morning that Reading striker Hal Robson-Kanu could be making a move to Pompey for £500,000 after his current contract at the Madejski Stadium expired. Robson-Kanu is a talented young 22-year old who can play as both a striker or a winger, making 36 appearances for Reading last season, scoring … Continue reading
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Chelsea U21s
Fratton Park
Checkatrade Trophy
09/01/18 19:45 KO
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