Portsmouth: November 2009 Archives

Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has confirmed he will definitely play for Ghana in next year's African Cup of Nations.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant will learn this week just how much cash he can spend in January as he looks to strengthen the squad.

Wayne Rooney's hat-trick helped Manchester United cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the table to two points as Portsmouth remain bottom.

Portsmouth are expected to stick with Jamie Ashdown in goal as David James continues to struggle with a calf problem.

Keeper David James insists new boss Avram Grant "has got what it takes" to keep Portsmouth in the Premier League this season.

Portsmouth have confirmed that former Chelsea boss Avram Grant will succeed Paul Hart as manager of the club.

Avram Grant remains in line to take the Portsmouth job as the south coast outfit prepare to host Manchester United on Saturday.

Former boss Harry Redknapp claims Avram Grant would be his choice to replace the sacked Paul Hart as Portsmouth manager.

Executive director Mark Jacob says Portsmouth want a quick managerial appointment and scotched claims Avram Grant ruled himself out.

Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has left the club with immediate effect after their disastrous start to the season.

Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has said he would welcome a return to Ipswich after being recalled from his loan spell.

Portsmouth have been dealt a huge injury blow with the news David James could miss the next three weeks with a calf strain.

Paul Hart insists Portsmouth can survive this season despite the 1-0 defeat at Stoke, while he played down David James' latest injury.

Amr Zaki ruled out a move to Portsmouth because he can't work with Israelis Avram Grant and Tal Ben Haim and Algerian Nadir Belhadj.

Ricardo Fuller's second-half strike handed Stoke a 1-0 win against Portsmouth in a lacklustre clash at the Britannia Stadium.

Portsmouth manager Paul Hart says he is staying focused on Sunday's trip to Stoke rather than the club's tough end to 2009.

Left-back Hermann Hreidarsson is in contention to return to Portsmouth's squad at Stoke after hamstring trouble.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart admits containing Stoke striker James Beattie on Sunday will be easier said than done.

Former owner Sulaiman Al Fahim has admitted he is desperate for former Wigan striker Amir Zaki to join Portsmouth.

Portsmouth will battle it out with Tottenham for the signature of Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa when the window opens.

Portsmouth's hopes of signing Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa have been raised after he was involved in a row with his coach.

Pompey boss Paul Hart has told his side they must learn from their defeat at Blackburn if they are to beat Stoke.

Portsmouth's chief executive Peter Storrie has been bailed after appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court on tax evasion charges.

David James has played down fears about his knee injury and claims he 'will be fit and available' for England's World Cup campaign.

David James has again been warned by England coach Fabio Capello he will not go to the World Cup if he cannot prove his fitness.

Portsmouth have been alerted by the news Blackburn hitman Benni McCarthy's World Cup place is under threat due to a lack of action.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is set to make a move for David James in January following Carlo Cudicini's serious motorbike accident.

Pompey boss Paul Hart has revealed he has targets in the January transfer window but admits he's unsure if he can spend money.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart says he is hopeful Aruna Dindane will be fit to face Stoke after the international break.

Paul Hart has called on Portsmouth owner Ali Al Faraj to add some direction to the club ahead of the January transfer window.

Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy has hinted that he could be tempted to join Portsmouth in the January transfer window.

Jamie O'Hara says he would like to extend his loan spell at Portsmouth beyond January rather than return to Tottenham in the New Year.

Paul Hart has warned the African Cup of Nations will 'take the spine out' of his Pompey team but wouldn't comment on transfer plans.

David James has been warned he will not go to the World Cup unless he is fully fit after being left out of the latest England squad.

Portsmouth hope Hassan Yebda and Aruna Dindane recover quickly from injuries picked up before and during the 3-1 defeat at Blackburn.

Jamie O'Hara believes Pompey have only themselves to blame for their defeat at Blackburn, particularly their defending from set-pieces.

Jason Roberts was the Blackburn hero as he grabbed two second-half goals in a dramatic turn around at Ewood Park.

Aaron Mokoena has urged his unsettled South Africa team-mate Benni McCarthy to leave Blackburn and join Portsmouth.

Steve Finnan's injury curse has struck again as the full-back has been ruled out of the trip to Blackburn with a leg injury.

Pompey loanee Hassan Yebda has promised the Portsmouth fans he will improve and is eager to stay at Fratton Park.

Birmingham and Portsmouth are understood to be lining up a move for Benfica defender Miguel Vitor, who could go out on loan in January.

Paul Hart desperately wants a win from Saturday's trip to Blackburn to try to get Pompey off the bottom before the international break.

Portsmouth's hopes of landing Bournemouth's highly rated wonder kid Jayden Stockley have been ended by a new deal for the striker.

Chief executive Peter Storrie claims Portsmouth's recent upturn in form has vindicated his decision not to sack manager Paul Hart.

Steve Finnan and Frederic Piquionne have been given the all-clear for the trip to Blackburn after taking knocks against Wigan.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is backing Tommy Smith to come back stronger after being left out for Saturday's 4-0 win over Wigan.

Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has confirmed he will definitely play for Ghana in next year's African Cup of Nations.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant will learn this week just how much cash he can spend in January as he looks to strengthen the squad.

Wayne Rooney's hat-trick helped Manchester United cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the table to two points as Portsmouth remain bottom.

Portsmouth are expected to stick with Jamie Ashdown in goal as David James continues to struggle with a calf problem.

Keeper David James insists new boss Avram Grant "has got what it takes" to keep Portsmouth in the Premier League this season.

Portsmouth have confirmed that former Chelsea boss Avram Grant will succeed Paul Hart as manager of the club.

Avram Grant remains in line to take the Portsmouth job as the south coast outfit prepare to host Manchester United on Saturday.

Former boss Harry Redknapp claims Avram Grant would be his choice to replace the sacked Paul Hart as Portsmouth manager.

Executive director Mark Jacob says Portsmouth want a quick managerial appointment and scotched claims Avram Grant ruled himself out.

Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has left the club with immediate effect after their disastrous start to the season.

Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has said he would welcome a return to Ipswich after being recalled from his loan spell.

Portsmouth have been dealt a huge injury blow with the news David James could miss the next three weeks with a calf strain.

Paul Hart insists Portsmouth can survive this season despite the 1-0 defeat at Stoke, while he played down David James' latest injury.

Amr Zaki ruled out a move to Portsmouth because he can't work with Israelis Avram Grant and Tal Ben Haim and Algerian Nadir Belhadj.

Ricardo Fuller's second-half strike handed Stoke a 1-0 win against Portsmouth in a lacklustre clash at the Britannia Stadium.