Portsmouth: October 2009 Archives

A hat-trick by Aruna Dindane helped Portsmouth wrap up a vital 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth's reward for knocking out Stoke in the previous round is a Carling Cup quarter-final tie at home to Aston Villa.

Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jamie O'Hara, Mike Williamson and Tommy Smith are all available again for Portsmouth's clash with Wigan.

Striker Danny Webber has saluted manager Paul Hart for not walking out on Portsmouth in their hour of need.

Portsmouth have played down their transfer ban and insisted it "will be sorted" by the end of the week.

Portsmouth have been banned from signing any new players until they settle debts owed to other clubs in England.

Hayden Mullins' name has cropped up as a potential January recruit for new Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan.

Pompey boss Paul Hart is ready to give his fringe stars the chance to stake a first-team claim against Stoke City in the Carling Cup.

Paul Hart is not concerned if Portsmouth's football in the 0-0 draw at Hull was ugly as his priority is to get points on the board.

New Portsmouth owner Ali Al Faraj has confirmed that manager Paul Hart will get money to spend in the January transfer window.

On-loan Tottenham star Jamie O'Hara returns for Portsmouth as boss Paul Hart chases a second win of the season at Hull on Saturday.

Portsmouth have given chief executive Peter Storrie their full backing in his battle to clear his name of tax evasion.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie is vowing to clear his name as he faces allegations of tax evasion.

Foxes chairman Milan Mandaric wants a deal to be done for Edgar Davids before the end of the week but Portsmouth are also keen.

Midfielder Jamie O'Hara and Papa Bouba Diop are both poised to return for Portsmouth at fellow strugglers Hull on Saturday.

Captain Aaron Mokoena has told his Pompey teammates the next month will play a key part in deciding their destiny this season.

Boss Paul Hart has been told he could be allowed to keep on-loan Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara for the rest of the season.

Portsmouth have distanced themselves from reports they are interested in signing veteran Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids.

Portsmouth captain Aaron Mokoena has no problem with the physical side of the game but says Jermain Defoe's stamp was a "cheap shot".

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is backing misfiring striker Aruna Dindane to start scoring goals once he adapts to the Premier League.

Angelos Basinas admits he is likely to be on his way out of Portsmouth in the near future due to a lack of first-team opportunities.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart was disappointed his side went down 2-1 to Spurs and believes Pompey had the better chances.

Harry Redknapp gained a win on his return to Portsmouth thanks to first-half goals from King and Defoe, who was later sent off.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has hailed Harry Redknapp and says the club may not be where they are now without him.

Portsmouth will be without Jamie O'Hara against Tottenham but David James should start despite a knee injury.

Chief executive Peter Storrie has hinted Portsmouth could try to sign loanee Jamie O'Hara on a permanent deal from Spurs.

Portsmouth keeper Asmir Begovic could make his Ipswich debut against Swansea after signing a three-month loan deal.

Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant's return to Fratton Park has been delayed for up to two weeks due to work permit issues.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has rubbished recent rumours that David James will be moving on.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is plotting the downfall of Spurs this weekend without the services of influential midfielder Jamie O'Hara.

Younes Kaboul says the win over Wolves came as no surprise and that he intends to follow it up against his old club Spurs.

David James is again being linked with a move to Spurs in the January transfer window as the keeper looks to secure his World Cup spot.

Chief executive Peter Storrie has ruled out a mass influx of players at Portsmouth in the January transfer window.

Former Pompey chairman Sulaiman al-Fahim has revealed he was in advanced talks with Zamalek to sign Amr Zaki.

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James says he hopes to depose Robert Green and start again for England in Ukraine on Saturday.

Pompey have re-appointed former Chelsea manager Avram Grant as the club's new director of football.

Pompey defender Hermann Hreidarsson has confirmed the players have been paid last month's wages after the takeover went through.

Boss Paul Hart has told his Portsmouth side not to blow the chance of building on their first win of the season.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart insists his players deserve credit for beating Wolves despite going without their wages.

Sulaiman Al Fahim is set to sell Portsmouth to Saudi Arabian businessman Ali Al-Faraj after failing to find the necessary investment.

Portsmouth secured their first points of the season in a entertaining clash with Wolves, thanks to a first-half goal from Hassan Yebda.

Steve Finnan could be forced to wait for his debut as Portsmouth bid to end their seven-game losing start to the season at Wolves.

Pompey have been plunged further into turmoil after owner Sulaiman Al Fahim was reportedly rushed to hospital on Thursday night.

Portsmouth insist players will be paid "within the next 24 to 48 hours" after a delay in the transfer of Sulaiman Al-Fahim's funds.

Portsmouth manager Paul Hart admits he is trying to build his side around summer signing Kevin Prince Boateng.

A hat-trick by Aruna Dindane helped Portsmouth wrap up a vital 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth's reward for knocking out Stoke in the previous round is a Carling Cup quarter-final tie at home to Aston Villa.

Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jamie O'Hara, Mike Williamson and Tommy Smith are all available again for Portsmouth's clash with Wigan.

Striker Danny Webber has saluted manager Paul Hart for not walking out on Portsmouth in their hour of need.

Portsmouth have played down their transfer ban and insisted it "will be sorted" by the end of the week.

Portsmouth have been banned from signing any new players until they settle debts owed to other clubs in England.

Hayden Mullins' name has cropped up as a potential January recruit for new Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan.

Pompey boss Paul Hart is ready to give his fringe stars the chance to stake a first-team claim against Stoke City in the Carling Cup.