Portsmouth: January 2010 Archives

Manchester City 2-0 Portsmouth

Manchester City secured all three points against a battling Portsmouth side despite a largely insipid performance at Eastlands.

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FT:Man City 2-0 Portsmouth:An unconvincing display from a lethargic City side against a battling but unlucky Portsmouth team

HT:Man City 2-0 P'mouth:City are undeserving of their lead, with Portsmouth unlucky to be behind

GOAL:Man City 2-0 Portsmouth: Vincent Kompany's powerful header on 45mins doubled City's lead

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Portsmouth: Emmanuel Adebayor's clinical finish opened the scoring on 40mins

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Garrido, De Jong, Ireland, Barry, Petrov, Tevez, Adebayor

LINE UP: James, Vanden Borre, Ben-Haim, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Mullins, Basinas, O'Hara, Webber, Utaka, Boateng

Defender seals move away

Spurs have announced they have come to an agreement with Portsmouth to re-sign versatile defender Younes Kaboul.

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Loan duo to feature for Pompey

Jamie O'Hara has returned to Portsmouth on loan and is set to start in Sunday's trip to Manchester City along with Quincy Owusu-Abeyie.

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Storrie lifts lid on his Pompey future

Chief executive Peter Storrie has revealed that he and manager Avram Grant are not likely to walk out on crisis club Portsmouth.

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City debut for loan ace

Loan striker Quincy Owusu-Abeyie is expected to make his Portsmouth debut at Manchester City on Sunday.

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Clarets confirm loan extension bid

Burnley have exercised their option to keep David Nugent on loan and are awaiting the paperwork from Portsmouth.

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Injury rocks James deal

David James' potential move to Stoke has been put in doubt after the veteran keeper suffered a calf injury in training.

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O'Hara set for Pompey return

Portsmouth are set to swoop on four players before the January transfer window closes, with Jamie O'Hara the number one priority.

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New faces promised

Portsmouth executive director Mark Jacob says the club will bring in new faces in January, with Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge linked.

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Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham United

Super-sub Danny Webber's 75th minute equaliser rescued a point for Portsmouth in a bottom-of-the-table clash with West Ham.

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FT:Port 1-1 W Ham:Webber's 75th minute goal rescues Portsmouth who end the game strongly and earn themselves a point.

GOAL:Por 1-1 W Ham:(75mins)Super-sub Danny Weber nets an all-important equaliser from close range

GOAL:Por 0-1 WHam:(51mins)Matthew Upson bundles the ball home after poor defending from the hosts

HT:Port 0-0 W Ham:Top drawer saves at either end keep the scoreline level at the interval.

LINE UP: Begovic, Finnan, Kaboul, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Basinas, Mokoena, Mullins, Boateng, Piquionne, Utaka

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Spector, Collison, Kovac, Noble, Behrami, Diamanti, Nouble

Midfield duo to miss out

Hayden Mullins returns against his old club West Ham because of injuries to Michael Brown and Papa Bouba Diop.

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Boss given green light

The Premier League have confirmed that Portsmouth's transfer embargo has been lifted, leaving Avram Grant six days to wheel and deal.

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Keeper move latest

Tony Pulis is not giving up in his chase for Portsmouth keeper David James and hopes to complete his loan move to Stoke this week.

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Striker linked with Pompey exit

Birmingham are interested in Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane with his loan spell from Lens in doubt due to the club's cash problems.

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James set for Stoke switch

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James finally looks set to complete his loan-move to Stoke in the next few days.

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FT:Portsmouth 2-1 Sunderland: Utaka's double send the Premier League's bottom side through round five after Bent put Sunderland ahead.

GOAL:Portsmouth 2-1 Sunderland: (60mins) Utaka runs clean through & slots confidently past Gordon.

HT:Portsmouth 1-1 Sunderland: Utaka's header cancels out Bent's early effort for the visitors.

GOAL:Portsmouth 1-1 Sunderland: (42mins) Utaka's tame header bobbles beyond Gordon.

GOAL:Portsmouth 0-1 Sunderland: (15mins) Turner's flicks on a throw-in and Bent pounces.

LINE UP: Gordon, Bardsley, Da Silva, Turner, Richardson, Henderson, Cana, Meyler, Zenden, Jones, Bent

LINE UP: Begovic, Vanden Borre, Kaboul, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Brown, Diop, Mokoena, Boateng, Utaka, Piquionne

James in Pompey's cup plans

Portsmouth keeper David James has been named in their squad for the FA Cup fourth-round clash with Sunderland.

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Talks over defender's terms

Portsmouth have accepted an offer from Newcastle for defender Mike Williamson who is now in talks over personal terms.

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James set for Pompey exit

Portsmouth keeper David James is believed to have re-entered talks with Stoke City over a possible move to the Britannia Stadium.

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Fresh financial woe for Pompey

Portsmouth have been dealt a fresh financial blow after Udinese went to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over unpaid fees.

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Striker aims to prove his worth

Danny Webber is in no rush to leave Portsmouth despite a lack of action and has ruled out the prospect of a loan move any time soon.

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Campbell adds to Pompey's troubles

Former Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell is putting the boot in by sueing the cash-strapped club for outstanding fees and bonuses.

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Belhadj in Benfica's sights

Portuguese league leaders Benfica are hoping to seal a January deal for Portsmouth playmaker Nadir Belhadj.

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High Court bid fails for Pompey

Portsmouth's appeal to have a winding up petition from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs dismissed has been rejected.

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Burnley reveal Nugent intent

Brian Laws has confirmed he has taken on the task of trying to extend Pompey striker David Nugent's loan spell at Burnley.

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Scudamore offers TV money hope

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has told Portsmouth they will get their TV revenue if they sort their finances out.

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Potters hope for keeper deal

Stoke are still hoping to hammer out a deal with Portsmouth for goalkeeper David James before the transfer window closes.

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Pompey see Blues clash postponed

Portsmouth's Premier League clash with Birmingham on Saturday has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at Fratton Park.

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Grant waiting on midfielder news

Portsmouth are sweating over the fitness of the likes of Younes Kaboul and Steve Finnan ahead of the visit of Birmingham.

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Grant keen on Bolton keeper

Portsmouth are thought to be weighing up a move for Bolton keeper Ali Al Habsi as a replacement for David James.

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Pompey hang on to star asset

Portsmouth have been boosted by the news that David James will be staying with the club after Stoke pulled out of a deal to sign him.

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Nugent linked with Trotters move

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is being linked with a £3million swoop for Portsmouth striker David Nugent.

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James linked with City switch

Stoke are reported to be closing in on a shock move for Portsmouth goalkeeper David James and a deal could happen before the weekend.

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Kaboul fears played down

Portsmouth have played down reports linking Younes Kaboul with Sunderland after he was left out of the Pompey side last night.

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AET:Coventry 1-2 Portsmouth: Cov controlled normal time, Pompey dominated ET to secure the win.

GOAL:Coventry 1-2 Portsmouth: (120mins) Mokoena heads into the Coventry goal at the end of ET.

ET:Coventry 1-1 Portsmouth: Coventry came close but were undone late on, going into extra time.

GOAL:Coventry 1-1 Portsmouth: (89mins) Wright puts it into his own net to bring Pompey level.

HT:Coventry 1-0 Portsmouth: Coventry dominate and enjoy the advantage in a hard-fought affair.

GOAL:Coventry 1-0 Portsmouth: (22mins) A stunning strike from Best gives Coventry an early lead.

LINE UP: Begovic, Vanden Borre, Mokoena, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Diop, Mullins, Boateng, Brown, Piquionne, Smith.

LINE UP: Westwood, Wright, Wood, McPake, Cranie, Bell, Gunnarsson, Clingan, McIndoe, Best, Morrison.

Premier League issue TV money threat

Executive director Mark Jacob remains upbeat about Portsmouth's finances and has insisted: 'We will not go into administration.'

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Former chairman charged

Former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric has been charged on two counts of cheating the public revenue, the CPS has confirmed.

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Pompey set for keeper boost

England star David James is in line to return to boost Portsmouth for their FA Cup third round replay at Coventry tonight.

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Mokoena blasts club owner

Aaron Mokoena is hoping for talks with Portsmouth's owners because the players are sick of being in the dark about the club's future.

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PFA call for Pompey answers

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor is calling on Portsmouth owner Ali Al Faraj to be "up front" about the club's financial problems.

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Defender will cost £14m

Portsmouth have reportedly set an asking price of £14million for centre-half Younes Kaboul, if any club wants to be him this month.

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Pompey's Cottage trip called off

Fulham have confirmed that Saturday's clash with Portsmouth has been postponed due to the freezing weather conditions.

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'Senior' star hits out at Pompey 'mismanagement'

A mystery Portsmouth player has reportedly hit out at the Fratton Park outfit's "complete mismanagement across the board".

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Grant set for double return boost

Jamie O'Hara and Aaron Mokoena are available for Portsmouth's trip to Fulham on Saturday after serving a one-match bans.

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Wages finally paid

Portsmouth's unpaid Premier League stars have finally received December's wages albeit a week later than scheduled.

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Midfielder rejects Pompey exit

Aaron Mokoena says he has turned down offers to leave Portsmouth and has committed his future to Pompey.

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Pompey admit sales likely

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie says players will probably have to be sold to prevent the club going into administration.

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Al Fahim to give back to supporters

Portsmouth shareholder, and former owner, Sulaiman Al Fahim is set to give his 10 per cent of the club to a supporters shareholding.

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Midfielder's future in the balance

Avram Grant believes Portsmouth will be able to extend Jamie O'Hara's loan deal until the summer despite the transfer embargo.

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Everton eye Pompey star

Everton are believed to be considering a move for French striker Frederic Piquionne as a possible replacement for Jo.

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Grant desperate for embargo end

Avram Grant admits he is desperate to add to his squad in January but is unsure if the embargo placed on Portsmouth will be lifted.

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Portsmouth ready to extend loan deal

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant says he is desperate for Jamie O'Hara to extend his loan spell from Tottenham until the summer.

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FT:Portsmouth 1-1 Coventry: Boateng cancelled out Bell's earlier goal but a replay is required.

HT:Portsmouth 1-1 Coventry: Boateng's header right on half time sends Pompey in level.

GOAL:Portsmouth 1-1 Coventry: (45mins) Boateng's far post header finds the top corner.

GOAL:Portsmouth 0-1 Coventry: (30mins) Bell drills one past Begovic from the edge of the area.

LINE UP: Westwood, Wright, Wood, McPake, Cranie, Bell, Clingan, Gunnarsson, McIndoe, Eastwood, Morrison

LINE UP: Begovic, Finnan, Kaboul, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Smith, Diop, Brown, Hughes, Boateng, Piquionne

Midfielder ace sits out cup test

Portsmouth will be without on-loan midfielder Jamie O'Hara against Coventry as he is ineligible for the FA Cup third round tie.

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Manchester City 2-0 Portsmouth

Manchester City secured all three points against a battling Portsmouth side despite a largely insipid performance at Eastlands.

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FT:Man City 2-0 Portsmouth:An unconvincing display from a lethargic City side against a battling but unlucky Portsmouth team

HT:Man City 2-0 P'mouth:City are undeserving of their lead, with Portsmouth unlucky to be behind

GOAL:Man City 2-0 Portsmouth: Vincent Kompany's powerful header on 45mins doubled City's lead

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Portsmouth: Emmanuel Adebayor's clinical finish opened the scoring on 40mins

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Garrido, De Jong, Ireland, Barry, Petrov, Tevez, Adebayor

LINE UP: James, Vanden Borre, Ben-Haim, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Mullins, Basinas, O'Hara, Webber, Utaka, Boateng

Defender seals move away

Spurs have announced they have come to an agreement with Portsmouth to re-sign versatile defender Younes Kaboul.

More: Defender seals move away |

Loan duo to feature for Pompey

Jamie O'Hara has returned to Portsmouth on loan and is set to start in Sunday's trip to Manchester City along with Quincy Owusu-Abeyie.

More: Loan duo to feature for Pompey |

Storrie lifts lid on his Pompey future

Chief executive Peter Storrie has revealed that he and manager Avram Grant are not likely to walk out on crisis club Portsmouth.

More: Storrie lifts lid on his Pompey future |

City debut for loan ace

Loan striker Quincy Owusu-Abeyie is expected to make his Portsmouth debut at Manchester City on Sunday.

More: City debut for loan ace |

Clarets confirm loan extension bid

Burnley have exercised their option to keep David Nugent on loan and are awaiting the paperwork from Portsmouth.

More: Clarets confirm loan extension bid |

Injury rocks James deal

David James' potential move to Stoke has been put in doubt after the veteran keeper suffered a calf injury in training.

More: Injury rocks James deal |

O'Hara set for Pompey return

Portsmouth are set to swoop on four players before the January transfer window closes, with Jamie O'Hara the number one priority.

More: O'Hara set for Pompey return |

New faces promised

Portsmouth executive director Mark Jacob says the club will bring in new faces in January, with Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge linked.

More: New faces promised |

Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham United

Super-sub Danny Webber's 75th minute equaliser rescued a point for Portsmouth in a bottom-of-the-table clash with West Ham.

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FT:Port 1-1 W Ham:Webber's 75th minute goal rescues Portsmouth who end the game strongly and earn themselves a point.

GOAL:Por 1-1 W Ham:(75mins)Super-sub Danny Weber nets an all-important equaliser from close range

GOAL:Por 0-1 WHam:(51mins)Matthew Upson bundles the ball home after poor defending from the hosts

HT:Port 0-0 W Ham:Top drawer saves at either end keep the scoreline level at the interval.

LINE UP: Begovic, Finnan, Kaboul, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Basinas, Mokoena, Mullins, Boateng, Piquionne, Utaka

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Spector, Collison, Kovac, Noble, Behrami, Diamanti, Nouble

Midfield duo to miss out

Hayden Mullins returns against his old club West Ham because of injuries to Michael Brown and Papa Bouba Diop.

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Boss given green light

The Premier League have confirmed that Portsmouth's transfer embargo has been lifted, leaving Avram Grant six days to wheel and deal.

More: Boss given green light |

Keeper move latest

Tony Pulis is not giving up in his chase for Portsmouth keeper David James and hopes to complete his loan move to Stoke this week.

More: Keeper move latest |

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