Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged fratton park

Abuse from opposing fans – Where do you draw the line?

2008-10-02T09:11:54+00:00

Did Spurs fans go to far? The issues raised at Portsmouth on Saturday, regarding the vile song sung by 'supporters' of Tottenham Hotspur have opened up a can of worms that has quite frankly been sealed too long. Sol Campbell was subjected to a song that was racist (hanging from a tree), homophobic (HIV reference)), personal (lunacy reference) and offensive on almost every other level.

Tottenham Could Be Charged Over Campbell Abuse

2008-09-30T21:26:33+00:00

The Football Association have been urged to take action in a police complaint about the verbal abuse directed at former Tottenham favourite Sol Campbell at Fratton Park on Sunday. Hampshire Constabulary say they were prompted to take the unusual step of asking the FA to intervene by "the sheer number of people involved" in the chanting [.

Police urge FA to act over Sol abuse

2008-09-30T13:52:00+00:00

The FA have been urged to take action in a police complaint about the verbal abuse aimed at former Tottenham star Sol Campbell at Fratton Park.

Police Urge FA To ‘TAKE ACTION’ Against Abusive Spurs Fans

2008-09-29T18:49:30+00:00

Were Spurs the club who had £15 million bid rejected for French midfielder?

2008-09-28T21:07:00+00:00

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has today admitted he was offered £15 million for midfielder Lassana Diarra on transfer deadline day, but he turned it down. The French midfielder has become an integral part of the Pompey starting eleven but Redknapp has admitted he could of sold the player.

"At the moment I don't want to sell anybody.

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 [.

England: Premier League Previews and Predictions

2008-09-26T12:53:00+00:00

Yet another Derby this weekend in England and this time it's the Merseyside. Everton play host to Liverpool at Goodison Park in what should be a tasty clash. Elsewhere, Newcastle host Blackburn, Stoke host Chelsea, Hull visit Arsenal, Bolton go to Old Trafford and Portsmouth welcome Tottenham to Fratton Park.

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.

Snippets:: Martin Allen's Appointment Confirmed...Dowie's Tough Job....Other Snippets

2008-09-15T09:41:00+00:00

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Confirmation as noted on QPR Report on Saturday, Martin Allen has been appointed manager of Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Official Site - Martin Allen confirmed as Robins boss
Cheltenham Town Football Club have this morning announced the appointment of Martin Allen as new first team manager.

Another late goal sinks Boro at Fratton Park

2008-09-13T20:07:19+00:00

Another late goal condemned Boro to a defeat at Fratton Park. Mido fired Boro into the lead but two goals from England striker Jermaine Defoe gave the 3 points to Harry Redknapp's side.

Gameweek 2 – Disruption

2008-08-27T17:27:00+00:00

Greetings faithful following, and welcome to a somewhat late review of this past Bank Holiday weekend's exciting action. Many factors (ok, one factor: beer) have delayed the writing of this wrap-up, but suffice to say that the editorial whip has been cracked and it will not be happening again.

Manchester United defeat Portsmouth

2008-08-26T00:11:49+00:00

Manchester United secured their first Premier League win of the season with a majestic performance as they outclassed a toilsome Portsmouth side to win 1-0 at Fratton Park. The goal came just after the half hour mark. Slick one touch passing found Carlos Tevez with time and space to pick out the marauding Patrice Evra in [.

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 [.

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.

Weekend Roundup - English Premier League

2008-08-18T16:03:00+00:00

English Premier League -

Summaries of the weekend in the EPL are plentiful. So, I won't bother saying who won and who lost. I just want to point out some highlights. Some ups and some downs of the weekend.

Ups -
Aston Villa - Gabriel Agbonlahor's brilliant game included a hat trick and a dismantling of Man City.

Muntari heading to Italy

2008-07-25T07:57:00+00:00

Despite Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp's repeated declarations that he wasn't for sale, Sulley Muntari looks ready to leave Fratton Park. Inter Milan have reportedly purchased the Ghana international for £12.7 million. The deal could be completed as early as today...

Portsmouth looking to London for next signing

2008-07-18T08:15:00+00:00

Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is on Harry Redknapp's want list. The Pompey manager admitted interest in the 26-year-old. SWP would join Peter Crouch as big name signings at Fratton Park this summer.

Crouch finally leaves Liverpool, but how on earth did Liverpool make a profit out of him

2008-07-11T17:48:00+00:00

Peter Crouch has today finally left Liverpool after three years at the club, mainly spent on the bench. Crouch joined the Reds back in 2005 for £7 million from Championship side Southampton and has since then only made just over 100 appearances, most as a sub.

It amazes me that Liverpool have managed to make a profit out of the 27-year, considering they never really gave him a real run in the team.

Rumor: Sunderland to bid for £5m Pompey disappointment

2008-07-10T09:42:00+00:00

David Nugent never really settled in at Fratton Park last season after arriving from Preston North End for £5m and didn't score in his 15 appearances. With Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe arriving at Pompey this summer, Nugent has become...

Croucho Marks Portsmouth's Ambition

2008-07-08T13:04:00+00:00

With the return of Peter Crouch to Fratton Park, Portsmouth seem increasingly well-equipped for an exciting season ahead. The challenge of European football has galvanised the ambition of the south-coast club.

Look who's back...back again...

Rafa Benitez To Step Up Transfer Activity Following Peter Crouch Sale

2008-07-08T10:17:00+00:00

Rafael Benitez is ready to step up his summer recruitment drive after Peter Crouch moved to the brink of a move to Portsmouth.

Crouch held talks with the Fratton Park outfit yesterday and underwent a medical after Liverpool accepted an offer for him.

The proposed deal will see Portsmouth make an initial payment of around £8.

QPR's New Signing Joe Oastler Looks Back/Look Forward

2008-07-07T06:27:00+00:00

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The News (Portsmouth) Oastler dreaming again
Joe Oastler is bidding for QPR stardom just months after he thought his footballing dream was over.
The 18-year-old was shown the Fratton Park exit door at the end of last season after nine years on Pompey's books.
One of seven Academy youngsters to be released, it was heartbreak for the Blues-mad Milton youngster.

Liverpool Accept Pompey Crouch Bid - Report

2008-07-05T09:18:00+00:00

The Daily Mail claims that Portsmouth have finally had a bid accepted for want-away Liverpool forward Peter Crouch.

The imposing forward had stated previously that he wished to join the Fratton Park side, only for Liverpool to refuse the south coasters' advances.

So fervent were Crouch's desires to move to Pompey that he allegedly turned down moves elsewhere, stating that he would run down his one year deal on Merseyside unless given the chance to head south.

Rumor: Portsmouth to make one last bid for Liverpool striker

2008-07-03T08:50:00+00:00

Harry Redknapp really wants Liverpool forward Peter Crouch at Fratton Park and he's going to make one last effort to sign him. It is being reported that the Pompey boss will make an offer of £10m to sign the lanky...

Pompey Step Up Bid To Sign Peter Crouch

2008-07-03T08:38:00+00:00

Portsmouth are ready to step up their bid to sign Liverpool striker Peter Crouch as it emerged that the FA Cup winners are heading for a showdown with Kanu over his contract demands.

After playing more than 20 matches for the Fratton Park outfit last season, the 31-year-old Nigerian triggered the offer of a new one-year deal as stipulated in the contract he signed with the club last summer.

Portsmouth bring in Chelsea youngster

2008-07-01T16:05:01+00:00

Harry Redknapp has been looking to boost his squad ahead of Portsmouth's first assault on European opponents, and has finally sealed a deal to give his side more firepower. Israeli teenager Ben Sahar has joined the Fratton Park outfit on a six-month loan deal from Stamford Bridge. Having previously been on loan at teams like QPR [.

Man City Linked To Liverpool's Peter Crouch

2008-06-26T10:17:00+00:00

Manchester City have entered the race for Liverpool striker Peter Crouch but the Anfield club will have to lower their £15m valuation for the player.

New manager at Eastlands Mark Hughes is attracted by the England striker's recent European experience ahead of City's Uefa Cup campaign.

Spurs Plan To Thwart Pompey With £15m Deal For Crouch And Benayoun

2008-06-26T10:09:00+00:00

Juande Ramos has joined the bidding for Peter Crouch and is ready to launch a £15million double offer for the unsettled Liverpool striker and his team-mate Yossi Benayoun.

Still fearful he may lose Dimitar Berbatov before the start of next season, the Tottenham manager has earmarked Crouch as a ready-made replacement and put together a package he believes will give him the edge over Portsmouth counterpart Harry Redknapp.

Redknapp Still Wants Crouch At Pompey

2008-06-13T11:19:00+00:00

If the price is right, says Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp, he still wants to bring Peter Crouch back to Fratton Park.

Liverpool have pinned a £15 million price tag on England striker Peter Crouch - and although Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp would like the player, that valuation is considerrably higher than the South Coast club are prepared to pay.

No Worries for Man Utd After Portsmouth Draw

2007-08-15T20:39:00+00:00

Some Man United fans may be worried after tonight's 1-1 draw against Portsmouth and the fact that United now only has two points from as many matches.

The fact is though that United have faced difficult opposition in both of those matches. Reading and Portsmouth are never easy teams to beat and Pompey, especially at Fratton Park during night matches, is a formidable force.