Neil Allen
@pn-neil-allen.bsky.social
Writes a bit about Pompey.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wait, it’s Christmas Day in a month. So what to get #Pompey supporting loved ones?
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I’m off at the moment, I can turn the channel over. So my immense sympathy for all those travelling #Pompey fans present for that insipid and toothless display, in bitter November weather, at a ground the Blues haven’t won at since 1955.
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I’m off at the moment, I can turn the channel over. So my immense sympathy for all those travelling #Pompey fans present for that insipid and toothless display, in bitter November weather, at a ground the Blues haven’t won at since 1955.
Every word of Michael Eisner’s 12-minute video to the fans. As shown at the #Pompey Supporters’ Trust evening last night.
Every Pompey word: Full transcript of Michael Eisner's video to Fratton faithful
Michael and Breck Eisner pre-recorded a 12-minute video address to the Portsmouth Supporters’ Trust for Monday night’s Q&A with members. Here is the full transcript...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Every word of Michael Eisner’s 12-minute video to the fans. As shown at the #Pompey Supporters’ Trust evening last night.
Rich Hughes' left-back admission as #Pompey weigh up shelving transfer hunt. Worth hearing him out before reacting!
Rich Hughes' left-back admission as Pompey weigh up shelving transfer hunt
Both of the Blues’ left-backs are presently injured, with right-backs currently deputising
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November 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Rich Hughes' left-back admission as #Pompey weigh up shelving transfer hunt. Worth hearing him out before reacting!
Breaking: Michael Eisner declares #Pompey Premier League ambition - and addresses January transfer plans.
Michael Eisner declares Pompey Premier League ambition - and addresses January plans
The Blues chairman delivered a pre-recorded video message to the Pompey Supporters’ Trust this evening
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November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Breaking: Michael Eisner declares #Pompey Premier League ambition - and addresses January transfer plans.
Rory, whenever you are, I hope you enjoyed the opening day of the Ashes. One of the classic #Pompey stories - so time to revisit the story (last published April 2020). The truth behind cricket-obsessed Rory Allen's disappearance.
The truth behind Rory Allen's disappearance: The ex-Spurs and Pompey striker who quit football to watch the Ashes
The Australian taxi driver glanced at his new fare, keen to strike up conversation to pass the journey.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Rory, whenever you are, I hope you enjoyed the opening day of the Ashes. One of the classic #Pompey stories - so time to revisit the story (last published April 2020). The truth behind cricket-obsessed Rory Allen's disappearance.
So I’ve ranked my 25 favourite #Pompey games covered in 25 years with The News 👉 www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
Now I’m done my 25 worst Pompey games 👉 www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
And we all know who my worst manager has been….
Now I’m done my 25 worst Pompey games 👉 www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
And we all know who my worst manager has been….
November 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
So I’ve ranked my 25 favourite #Pompey games covered in 25 years with The News 👉 www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
Now I’m done my 25 worst Pompey games 👉 www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
And we all know who my worst manager has been….
Now I’m done my 25 worst Pompey games 👉 www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
And we all know who my worst manager has been….
This week in the premium Pompey Talk newsletter we feature Moneyfields’ Under-12 coach. You may have heard of him. To subscribe; trib.al/ZWqIBqE #Pompey
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This week in the premium Pompey Talk newsletter we feature Moneyfields’ Under-12 coach. You may have heard of him. To subscribe; trib.al/ZWqIBqE #Pompey
There are six potential solutions for the left-back headache at present. No doubt John Mousinho has been looking at every single one of them. #Pompey
The six possible solutions for Pompey boss John Mousinho's crisis position
The choices John Mousinho faces to cope with no fit left-backs in his first-team squad.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
There are six potential solutions for the left-back headache at present. No doubt John Mousinho has been looking at every single one of them. #Pompey
Apologies to do this to you, but I have now ranked the 25 worst #Pompey games I have covered in 25 years at The News. Bootham Crescent features twice. Oh and Barry Roche...
My 25 worst Pompey games in 25 years at The News: From Bootham Crescent to Etihad
Chief sports writer Neil Allen this month has toasted 25 years at The News - and takes a look at his worst Pompey matches covered.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Apologies to do this to you, but I have now ranked the 25 worst #Pompey games I have covered in 25 years at The News. Bootham Crescent features twice. Oh and Barry Roche...
John Mousinho admits it has been a 'tough introduction' for the #Pompey man - but is optimistic over what his future holds.
'Tough introduction': Pompey boss' defender admission - but optimism for the future
The former Fulham man has made four appearances since his Fratton Park arrival in August 2024
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November 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
John Mousinho admits it has been a 'tough introduction' for the #Pompey man - but is optimistic over what his future holds.
#Pompey's Australian experiment has yet to come off - primarily due to injury rather than ability concerns. The quartet have missed a staggering amount of games. Extremely frustrating.
Pompey counting the cost as bold Australia transfer experiment continues to frustrate
The highly-regarded Australians have missed 95 matches between them through injury at Fratton Park
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November 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
#Pompey's Australian experiment has yet to come off - primarily due to injury rather than ability concerns. The quartet have missed a staggering amount of games. Extremely frustrating.
#Pompey assess Academy options as they explore every avenue for problem position. Plenty being considered at present.
Pompey assess emergency options in hunt for solution to crisis position
The promising Academy pair have both spent time on loan with non-league clubs this season
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November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#Pompey assess Academy options as they explore every avenue for problem position. Plenty being considered at present.
The Perth-born former #Pompey man played for Australia in 2019, but has now switched international allegiances - for India.
Ex-Pompey man set for India recognition - after switching allegiances from Australia
The ex-Pompey winger previously appeared internationally for Australia in June 2019
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November 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The Perth-born former #Pompey man played for Australia in 2019, but has now switched international allegiances - for India.
Birmingham have launched an internal investigation after their supporters were accused by a #Pompey Women player of 'abuse' in yesterday's match.
Birmingham launch investigation after fans accused of 'abusing' Pompey players
The Pompey Women midfielder made the claims after Sunday’s St Andrew’s fixture
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November 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Birmingham have launched an internal investigation after their supporters were accused by a #Pompey Women player of 'abuse' in yesterday's match.
Met up with a burly Londoner today. Any #Pompey fan recognise him? Incidentally his Somerset home is opposite an apple orchard owed by Thatchers Cider. That’s not a clue, just a random interesting fact BTW.
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Met up with a burly Londoner today. Any #Pompey fan recognise him? Incidentally his Somerset home is opposite an apple orchard owed by Thatchers Cider. That’s not a clue, just a random interesting fact BTW.
John Mousinho reflects on a dreadful #Pompey period since the previous international break. That’s two points from a possible 18.
'Really poor period': Pompey boss searches for reasons as beleaguered Blues eye break
The Blues collected just two points from six matches since the last international break
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November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
John Mousinho reflects on a dreadful #Pompey period since the previous international break. That’s two points from a possible 18.
Gaffer: I’m very worried about #Pompey - I'm not sure our quality has improved this season. Many thanks to Matt Penny for his views.
Gaffer For A Day: I'm worried about Pompey - I'm not sure our quality has improved
Gaffer For A Day, Matt Penny, aged 31 from Fareham, assesses Pompey’s 3-2 defeat at Hull...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Gaffer: I’m very worried about #Pompey - I'm not sure our quality has improved this season. Many thanks to Matt Penny for his views.
‘Pompey can take solace they have still to occupy the bottom three this season, yet the unpalatable truth is this is a team locked-in on a downward trajectory - and in desperate need of inspiration.’ My verdict on 3-2 loss at Hull.
Hull 3 Pompey 2: Neil Allen's verdict - No happy return as grim realisation hits hard
It’s now one win in 11 matches for the Blues as their worrying slump continues
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November 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
‘Pompey can take solace they have still to occupy the bottom three this season, yet the unpalatable truth is this is a team locked-in on a downward trajectory - and in desperate need of inspiration.’ My verdict on 3-2 loss at Hull.
#Pompey have launched a transfer hunt for a new left-back after huge Connor Ogilvie blow.
Pompey launch emergency transfer hunt after hit by latest devastating injury
Pompey are reeling after Connor Ogilvie’s frustrating injury prognosis
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November 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#Pompey have launched a transfer hunt for a new left-back after huge Connor Ogilvie blow.
John Mousinho is again cursing his 'generous' #Pompey defence after slumping to a 3-2 defeat at Hull in this hugely concerning run of poor results.
John Mousinho blasts 'generous' Pompey as Hull gratefully capitalise to deepen gloom
Hull inflict yet another defeat on the Blues on a frustrating afternoon in East Yorkshire
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November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
John Mousinho is again cursing his 'generous' #Pompey defence after slumping to a 3-2 defeat at Hull in this hugely concerning run of poor results.