Portsmouth: September 2009 Archives

Kevin-Prince Boateng is reportedly set to pledge his international future to Ghana after impressing for Portsmouth this season.

Steve Finnan and Frederic Piquionne are eyeing a first-team call-up at Wolves after impressive appearances for the reserves in midweek.

Paul Hart has revealed that Portsmouth have failed in their attempts to appoint Gary McAllister as assistant manager.

Reports in Australia suggest Gold Coast United are to make another attempt to sign Portsmouth striker Nwankwo Kanu.

Portsmouth are set to appoint Gary McAllister as their new assistant manager in the hope he can help Paul Hart turn things around.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart admits he is unlikely to be handed the full £50m owner Sulaiman Al Fahim plans to invest in the club.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart insists he has enough ability in the squad to keep Pompey in the Premier League.

Peter Storrie is to stay with Pompey working for new owner Sulaiman Al Fahim and he's also thrown his support behind boss Paul Hart.

A moment of class from Louis Saha saw Everton claim victory at Fratton Park and secure their first away points of the season.

Striker Danny Webber has no doubts Portsmouth will stay in the Premier League this season but accepts it will be a "tough challenge".

Portsmouth right-back Steve Finnan could make his debut against Everton after shaking off a pre-season hamstring problem.

Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al-Fahim has ruled out short-term fixes as he models the club on Arsenal and Barcelona.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has hinted he will delay Aruna Dindane's Premier League debut until after Everton's visit on Saturday.

Former Portsmouth captain Sol Campbell has sensationally left Notts County after making just one appearance for the League Two side.

Danny Webber and Aruna Dindane are hoping for starts against Everton after leading Pompey to a precious win at Carlisle on Tuesday.

Portsmouth are at Carlisle in the Carling Cup tonight looking for a change in fortune after six straight defeats in the Premier League.

Jamie O'Hara, Prince Boateng, Tommy Smith and Mike Williamson will sit out Portsmouth's trip to Carlisle as all four are cup-tied.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart expects to hand right-back Steve Finnan a debut in the next two weeks after a hamstring problem.

Striker David Nugent admits he is using his Portsmouth nightmare as motivation at Burnley as he eyes an England recall.

David Nugent is targeting a permanent move to Burnley after scoring twice on his home debut against Sunderland.

First half goals from James Milner and Gabriel Agbonlahor condemn Portsmouth to their sixth successive Premier League defeat.

Portsmouth will still be without Steve Finnan, Herman Hreidarsson and Aruna Dindade for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa.

Nicky Shorey has revealed he is happy he decided to turn down the chance to join Portsmouth in favour of staying at Aston Villa.

Paul Hart has admitted he is under pressure but insists he has the full support of new Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim.

On-loan Spurs star Jamie O'Hara is backing midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng to lead a Portsmouth revival this season.

Paul Hart will meet with Portsmouth's new owner later this year to discuss players he wants to sign in January's transfer window.

Asmir Begovic was in outstanding form for Portsmouth's reserves on Monday night, but couldn't stop them slipping to defeat.

Danny Webber says he wants to prove he is good enough for the Premier League and had no doubts over a move to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart claims he has "more important things to deal with" than worry about getting the sack.

Portsmouth keeper David James is "optimistic" Pompey can climb off the bottom of the table despite taking no points from five games.

Sylvain Distin says he decided to join Everton rather than Liverpool because they guaranteed first-team football.

Gary Cahill's last minute goal ensured Bolton secured all three points in a hard fought encounter at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth could hand debuts to six players including Danny Webber, Tal Ben-Haim and Jamie O'Hara against Bolton.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart hopes new striker Danny Webber's best years are ahead of him after landing his man this week.

Boss Paul Hart says he must find the right blend of attacking forces quickly to arrest Pompey's worst start in 51 years.

Kevin Prince Boateng has backed Jamie O'Hara to be his foil as the former Spurs duo prepare for their debuts against Bolton.

Portsmouth have completed the signing of former Manchester United striker Danny Webber on a free transfer.

On loan striker David Nugent has accused Portsmouth of not giving him a fair chance as he searches for a long-term deal at Turf Moor.

Portsmouth have failed with an offer for former Dutch international Boudewijn Zenden, who is a free agent after leaving Marseille.

Portsmouth keeper David James is "relieved" the transfer window has closed and he now wants to "get on with the rest of the season".

Portsmouth are being linked with free agent Henri Camara as they look for cover for striker Aruna Dindane.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has suggested any deal to sign Benjani back from Manchester City will depend on his fitness.

Paul Hart has confirmed that new signing Aruna Dindane will not play until October as he recovers from a knee injury.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart will not rush the appointment of a new assistant to replace Brian Kidd.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has dismissed claims his side will miss the skills of playmaker Niko Kranjcar this season.

Portsmouth duo Kanu and Papa Bouba Diop have signed new deals while David James has been told to re-focus on Pompey.

Niko Kranjkar's claims that he snubbed Everton before signing for Tottenham on Tuesday have been slammed by the Merseysiders.

Niko Kranjcar has confirmed he he turned down Everton to join Tottenham on a four-year deal on transfer deadline day.

Tal Ben Haim has rejected the idea that his decision to swap super-rich Manchester City for Portsmouth is a step down.

Nicky Shorey failed in a transfer deadline day move to Portsmouth because boss Paul Hart could not guarantee him first-team football.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed he was never interested in re-signing David James of Portsmouth.

Burnley have beaten off competition from Premier League rivals Hull to the loan signing of David Nugent from Portsmouth.

Portsmouth have signed defender Mike Williamson from Watford for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract, Paul Hart has confirmed.

Tottenham have completed the signing of Niko Kranjcar from Portsmouth for a fee in the region of £2.5million.

David James trained today and is unlikely to join Tottenham on transfer deadline day because Portsmouth have not received any offers.

Experienced defender Tal Ben Haim has signed for Portsmouth from Manchester City on a four-year deal, subject to a work permit.

Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey is set to sign for Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal.

Kevin-Prince Boateng is reportedly set to pledge his international future to Ghana after impressing for Portsmouth this season.

Steve Finnan and Frederic Piquionne are eyeing a first-team call-up at Wolves after impressive appearances for the reserves in midweek.

Paul Hart has revealed that Portsmouth have failed in their attempts to appoint Gary McAllister as assistant manager.

Reports in Australia suggest Gold Coast United are to make another attempt to sign Portsmouth striker Nwankwo Kanu.

Portsmouth are set to appoint Gary McAllister as their new assistant manager in the hope he can help Paul Hart turn things around.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart admits he is unlikely to be handed the full £50m owner Sulaiman Al Fahim plans to invest in the club.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart insists he has enough ability in the squad to keep Pompey in the Premier League.

Peter Storrie is to stay with Pompey working for new owner Sulaiman Al Fahim and he's also thrown his support behind boss Paul Hart.

A moment of class from Louis Saha saw Everton claim victory at Fratton Park and secure their first away points of the season.

Striker Danny Webber has no doubts Portsmouth will stay in the Premier League this season but accepts it will be a "tough challenge".

Portsmouth right-back Steve Finnan could make his debut against Everton after shaking off a pre-season hamstring problem.

Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al-Fahim has ruled out short-term fixes as he models the club on Arsenal and Barcelona.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has hinted he will delay Aruna Dindane's Premier League debut until after Everton's visit on Saturday.

Former Portsmouth captain Sol Campbell has sensationally left Notts County after making just one appearance for the League Two side.

Danny Webber and Aruna Dindane are hoping for starts against Everton after leading Pompey to a precious win at Carlisle on Tuesday.