Portsmouth: September 2008 Archives

Portsmouth midfielder Richard Hughes is in line to make his Uefa Cup debut with Pompey on Thursday against Vitoria Guimaraes.

Harry Redknapp sprung to the defence of Sol Campbell after he was subjected to abuse from Tottenham fans at Fratton Park.

Harry Redknapp has received an assurance from owner Alexandre Gaydamak that he does not have to sell any of his Portsmouth players.

Portsmouth would consider any offers for the club but insist they have not been put up for sale by owner Sacha Gaydamak.

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch has urged his team-mates to prove their recent drop in form is no more than a blip.

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp is likely to be without the outstanding Lassana Diarra for the clash with Spurs because of a knee injury.

Portsmouth, West Ham and Wigan are on red alert after Ghana defender John Mensah admitted he wants to play in the Premier League.

Harry Redknapp has immediately drawn a line under Portsmouth's Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea after blaming "scandalous defending".

David Nugent has re-iterated his desire to stay and fight for a first-team shirt at Portsmouth as injury keeps him out of action again.

Harry Redknapp says he will make wholesale changes to his line-up against Chelsea with nine first-team players currently injured.

Harry Redknapp has admitted it looks unlikely that he will be able to sign free agent Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah.

Harry Redknapp has launched into his players after their dreadful performance at Manchester City where they got a 6-0 thumping.

Portsmouth are awaiting the results of a scan on Sean Davis after he picked up a groin strain in the defeat to Manchester City.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp says he is unsure whether the 2-0 lead will be enough to overcome Vitoria Guimaraes in the Uefa Cup.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is likely to rest John Utaka and Armand Traore for the trip to Manchester City.

Reported Man City and Portsmouth striker target Marouane Chamakh has admitted he wants to play in the Premier League one day.

Portsmouth winger Glen Little could make his debut against Guimaraes in the UEFA Cup with John Utaka struggling with a knee problem.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has ordered his side to steamroller Guimaraes, but admits it is easier said than done at European level.

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch has urged the club's fans to follow Liverpool's example and make Fratton Park a European fortress.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has left both David Nugent and Lauren out of his Uefa Cup squad which numbers just 23.

David James has called on the Portsmouth squad to make more history with a decent run in this season's UEFA Cup.

Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Portsmouth still hope to sign midfielder Khaleem Hyland despite work permit issues.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits he is still keen on Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah who is available on a free transfer.

Portsmouth's Peter Crouch has hailed Jermain Defoe as the best box player he has ever partnered in attack.

Spurs boss Juande Ramos is interested in Portsmouth's Lassana Diarra to the dismay of Pompey chief Harry Redknapp.

Portsmouth's hopes of reaching the UEFA cup group stage have been given a major boost by an injury suffered to striker Marquinho.

Portsmouth new boy Younes Kaboul has explained that Harry Redknapp was a major factor in his decision to move to Fratton Park.

Bayern Munich and Schalke are rumoured to have joined the race to sign free agent Pompey target Stephen Appiah.

Harry Redknapp is set to hand Nadir Belhadj his Premier League debut for Portsmouth against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Summer signing Glen Little is ready to step up his training as he bids to finally make his Premier League debut for Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has hailed Sean Davis after the player fought his way back into the Pompey first team.

Harry Redknapp faces a battle with Arsenal for Ghana international Stephen Appiah, who is available on a free transfer.

Portsmouth forward John Utaka has dismissed rumours that he is unsettled at the club and wants to move back to France.

Portsmouth keeper David James is confident England can exact revenge on Croatia when they meet in the World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

On-loan defender Armand Traore believes working with Arsenal legend Tony Adams at Portsmouth can only improve his game.

Jermain Defoe believes the key reason he is now back in favour for England is because he decided to join Portsmouth.

Wigan's Emile Heskey has told Michael Owen and Peter Crouch that hard work is the way to force their way back into the England squad.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has told fans he will not return to West Ham because he is well treated at Fratton Park.

Pompey have clarified defender Martin Crainie's loan to Charlton and confirmed he will spend the next three months with the Addicks.

Harry Redknapp has insisted that Hermann Hreidarsson still has a future at Portsmouth after signing Algerian Nadir Belhadj.

Its claimed Portsmouth may have made a late bid to sign Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton before the transfer window closed.

Portsmouth defender Martin Cranie left Fratton Park on loan just before the transfer deadline, joining Championship side Charlton.

Algerian international left-back Nadir Belhadj says Harry Redknapp persuaded him to join Portsmouth over other clubs.

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out a £12m move to Spurs for Lassana Diarra but does expect a few minor exits from the club.

Portsmouth midfielder Richard Hughes is in line to make his Uefa Cup debut with Pompey on Thursday against Vitoria Guimaraes.

Harry Redknapp sprung to the defence of Sol Campbell after he was subjected to abuse from Tottenham fans at Fratton Park.

Harry Redknapp has received an assurance from owner Alexandre Gaydamak that he does not have to sell any of his Portsmouth players.

Portsmouth would consider any offers for the club but insist they have not been put up for sale by owner Sacha Gaydamak.

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch has urged his team-mates to prove their recent drop in form is no more than a blip.

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp is likely to be without the outstanding Lassana Diarra for the clash with Spurs because of a knee injury.

Portsmouth, West Ham and Wigan are on red alert after Ghana defender John Mensah admitted he wants to play in the Premier League.

Harry Redknapp has immediately drawn a line under Portsmouth's Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea after blaming "scandalous defending".

David Nugent has re-iterated his desire to stay and fight for a first-team shirt at Portsmouth as injury keeps him out of action again.

Harry Redknapp says he will make wholesale changes to his line-up against Chelsea with nine first-team players currently injured.

Harry Redknapp has admitted it looks unlikely that he will be able to sign free agent Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah.

Harry Redknapp has launched into his players after their dreadful performance at Manchester City where they got a 6-0 thumping.

Portsmouth are awaiting the results of a scan on Sean Davis after he picked up a groin strain in the defeat to Manchester City.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp says he is unsure whether the 2-0 lead will be enough to overcome Vitoria Guimaraes in the Uefa Cup.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is likely to rest John Utaka and Armand Traore for the trip to Manchester City.

Reported Man City and Portsmouth striker target Marouane Chamakh has admitted he wants to play in the Premier League one day.

Portsmouth winger Glen Little could make his debut against Guimaraes in the UEFA Cup with John Utaka struggling with a knee problem.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has ordered his side to steamroller Guimaraes, but admits it is easier said than done at European level.

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch has urged the club's fans to follow Liverpool's example and make Fratton Park a European fortress.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has left both David Nugent and Lauren out of his Uefa Cup squad which numbers just 23.

David James has called on the Portsmouth squad to make more history with a decent run in this season's UEFA Cup.

Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Portsmouth still hope to sign midfielder Khaleem Hyland despite work permit issues.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits he is still keen on Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah who is available on a free transfer.

Portsmouth's Peter Crouch has hailed Jermain Defoe as the best box player he has ever partnered in attack.

Spurs boss Juande Ramos is interested in Portsmouth's Lassana Diarra to the dismay of Pompey chief Harry Redknapp.