Portsmouth: March 2009 Archives

Marc Wilson joins Jerome Thomas in the Pompey reserves who face West Brom tonight but Papa Bouba Diop is still out.

Jermaine Pennant is back in training and on course to feature in the crucial survival battle against Hull City on Saturday.

Portsmouth forward John Utaka is being linked with a £7m move to Bordeaux in the summer after falling out of favour.

Peter Crouch is expected to be fit for England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine despite limping out of the win over Slovakia.

Paul Hart believes this weekend's international break won't affect Portsmouth's momentum as they try to pull away from the drop zone.

Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar admits the recent Everton win will count for nothing if Pompey do not back it up in April.

Portsmouth forward David Nugent insists he was not given a "fair chance" by Harry Redknapp but is now full of confidence.

Fit-again Pompey keeper Jamie Ashdown is ready for a relegation battle as he returns as David James' understudy after two months out.

Pompey boss Paul Hart has backed Glen Johnson's claims to be a PFA award nominee - claiming he's the best full-back in the country.

Portsmouth veteran Linvoy Primus could be handed a shock new deal so he can earn a testimonial at the club.

Peter Crouch has not trained with England today because of a slight calf strain but is set to be fit for England's upcoming two games.

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch has hailed the club's resilience and their fighting spirit after they battled back to beat Everton.

Portsmouth are set to offer midfielder Sean Davis a new contract to stop him leaving the club for nothing.

Kanu is considering an offer to play in Qatar next season after being told he will not be offered a new Pompey contract.

Peter Crouch's brace handed Portsmouth a 2-1 win against Everton and a vital three points in their battle to avoid relegation.

Paul Hart says his side are prepared to fight and scrap all the way to ensure they stay in the Premiership this season.

Paul Hart will have to do without the services of winger Jermaine Pennant for the clash with Everton due to a calf injury.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has no problem with his side 'winning ugly' if it means they stay in the Premier League.

Pompey striker Theofanis Gekas has blasted Paul Hart for leaving him out in the cold and demanded respect for his achievements.

Portsmouth midfielder Arnold Mvuemba claims he is good enough to be in the first team and he cannot understand why he is not.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart had special praise for England veteran David James for his late save against Middlesbrough.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is sweating on the availability of winger Jermaine Pennant for the clash with Everton on Saturday.

Late drama at the Riverside saw Marlon King salvage a point for 10-man Middlesbrough in their crunch relegation clash with Portsmouth.

Portsmouth duo Richard Hughes and Marc Wilson are available for the trip to Middlesbrough but might only make the bench.

Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin thinks Pompey have enough quality to stay up and is not contemplating his future yet.

Former Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he once tried to sign Didier Drogba and Patrice Evra for the Fratton Park outfit.

Loan ace Jermaine Pennant will only discuss his future at the end of the season if he can help keep Portsmouth in the Premier League.

Pompey striker Peter Crouch claims he is willing to sacrifice scoring goals if it brings about the points to keep Pompey up.

Aston Villa and Everton are reported to be showing a keen interest in Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has warned their relegation rivals that they will not be giving up their Premiership status without a fight.

Portsmouth remain confident that they will be successful in landing a work permit for 19-year-old Khaleem Hyland.

Hayden Mullins feels three more wins, which would take them to 37 points, will be enough to secure Portsmouth's Premier League safety.

Richard Hughes feels the large number of players out of contract this summer is the main reason behind Portsmouth's poor season.

Boss Harry Redknapp is confident Spurs will stay up this season but he does not care if former club Portsmouth are relegated.

Greek striker Theofanis Gerkas has pleaded with Paul Hart to be included in the first team despite not even playing for the reserves.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart says he is determined to repay the club's faith in him by securing their Premiership status.

Portsmouth star Sylvain Distin has hailed the appointment of Paul Hart as manager for the rest of the season as "positive".

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch remains hopeful the club can win their relegation battle under the management of Paul Hart.

Paul Hart has admitted he is delighted to have been handed the Portsmouth manager's job until the end of the season.

Paul Hart is set to name an unchanged side for Portsmouth's game against Chelsea with Richard Hughes and Jamie Ashdown still out.

Paul Hart admits there have been no talks about him taking permanent charge of Portsmouth because he is focused on the run-in.

Marc Wilson joins Jerome Thomas in the Pompey reserves who face West Brom tonight but Papa Bouba Diop is still out.

Jermaine Pennant is back in training and on course to feature in the crucial survival battle against Hull City on Saturday.

Portsmouth forward John Utaka is being linked with a £7m move to Bordeaux in the summer after falling out of favour.

Peter Crouch is expected to be fit for England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine despite limping out of the win over Slovakia.

Paul Hart believes this weekend's international break won't affect Portsmouth's momentum as they try to pull away from the drop zone.

Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar admits the recent Everton win will count for nothing if Pompey do not back it up in April.

Portsmouth forward David Nugent insists he was not given a "fair chance" by Harry Redknapp but is now full of confidence.

Fit-again Pompey keeper Jamie Ashdown is ready for a relegation battle as he returns as David James' understudy after two months out.

Pompey boss Paul Hart has backed Glen Johnson's claims to be a PFA award nominee - claiming he's the best full-back in the country.

Portsmouth veteran Linvoy Primus could be handed a shock new deal so he can earn a testimonial at the club.

Peter Crouch has not trained with England today because of a slight calf strain but is set to be fit for England's upcoming two games.

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch has hailed the club's resilience and their fighting spirit after they battled back to beat Everton.

Portsmouth are set to offer midfielder Sean Davis a new contract to stop him leaving the club for nothing.

Kanu is considering an offer to play in Qatar next season after being told he will not be offered a new Pompey contract.

Peter Crouch's brace handed Portsmouth a 2-1 win against Everton and a vital three points in their battle to avoid relegation.

Paul Hart says his side are prepared to fight and scrap all the way to ensure they stay in the Premiership this season.

Paul Hart will have to do without the services of winger Jermaine Pennant for the clash with Everton due to a calf injury.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has no problem with his side 'winning ugly' if it means they stay in the Premier League.