10/11/2012 Bury 2-0 Portsmouth: Time To Get A Few Things Off My Chest

Notes

It was another frustrating afternoon for Pompey and their travelling fans as they fell to defeat against a Bury team who are starting to pick up their performances under Kevin Blackwell.

The long trip back to the South Coast provided plenty of time to reflect on what was a difficult week and when I got home I tweeted this:  

@PompeyChicken Hope all #Pompey fans had good trip back. I'm off to reflect on today's game and everything else that's happend this week: I'm concerned :-/

Below I've set out some of the things that were going around in my mind. I don't expect everyone to agree with what I've written below - this is football afterall a game of opinions - but these are my views and I'm sure I won't be the only Pompey fan thinking about at least some of these points.

Sometimes it's good to just to get it all down 'on paper', so here goes.

More Player Turnover To Come?
Are the players currently at Fratton Park on short-term contracts just there because of Michael Appleton? How much 'churn' will there be in January's transfer window now he has moved on?

Do Short-Term Contracts Beget Short-Term Attitudes? 
If a player is on a short-term contract, does this impact the way they play? Are they more cautious in making challenges for example not only to avoid a card but also to avoid an injury?

Happy Just To Exist Or Is There More To It?
After everything that has gone on at Portsmouth FC over the last few years, yes of course having a club to support is a positive thing!

But at the same time there is still football being played and a team to support. Although everyone needs to reset their expectations accordingly and be realistic about the circumstances Pompey find themselves in that doesn't mean accepting poor performances or medocrity as the 'norm'. Let's be frank: Pompey have not played well this season. This Club should have higher standards, it is better than that.

The Impact Of Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt
How much impact does the 'general malaise' around the Club have on the players' performance? Despite what gets said publically, if there is any F.U.D (e.g. administration, ownership, short term contracts, the threat of points deductions and so on) that cannot be conducive to producing good performances, can it?

I've always believed that if you come in to the workplace and your mind is elsewhere (e.g. you're worried about something at home) then you won't concentrate and won't perform to the best of you abilities. Surely that applies in football too?

The sooner the takeover by preferred bidders The Pompey Trust happens the sooner the dark clouds can be lifted and the players and coaching staff can focus entirely on football matters.
   
Boardroom Vacuum
Who is representing the Club in the boardroom these days be it at home or away?

Former Pompey goalkeeper Dean Kiely tweeted about the lack of Club representation in the boardroom during his recent matchday visit (I assume he was scouting).

That reminded me of something Dave Whelan said about Liverpool football club a couple of years ago under the ownership of Hicks and Gillett. He spoke about it being 'souless' in the boardroom.

That needs to be addressed quickly otherwise other clubs' representatives will quickly form negative opinions about Portsmouth FC based on their experiences. Even though Pompey are in administration somebody needs to represent the Club.

Lee Williamson
Lee Williamson (at right back) and Mustapha Dumbuya (at right midfield) were played out of position against Bury for much of the match and it didn't work out in my view. There was no need for that to happen and can only lead to frustrations amongst the players.

After Williamson was moved in to the centre of midfield he looked a far more effective and dangerous player. Playing him out of position too often is a risk to him staying at Fratton Park longer term in my view. It all depends on the sort of character he is but you wouldn't blame him if he thought 'who needs all this?' and he walked away, especially if as reported his family isn't here with him. He's been one of the better performers this season, he's a good player and Pompey need him to stick around to play in the right position.

Izale McLeod

He is not at his best when the ball is played long to him in the air, he simply isn't an effective target man in the traditional role of an old fashioned, centre forward.

He has been at his most effective this season when he had Wes Thomas alongside him and Pompey have badly missed the Cherries' player since he returned to Dean Court from his loan spell at Fratton Park.

He looks most impressive when he has the ball at his feet and he is running from width towards the goal not when he has his back to goal; when he has the ball at his feet and he's running with pace he looks a different player who can cause problems to defences in League One.

There is no doubt in my mind that he will score plenty of goals in the division but he can be a very frustrating player to watch.
     
Time For A Change Of Approach On The Pitch
Too often this season Pompey have lacked a bit of 'grit and determination' on the pitch to play 'ugly' and grind out results. The players have made errors, their heads have dropped and they have often been 'pushed around' by big, powerful opposite numbers. They've suffered 'professional' tactics (e.g. time wasting) and been on the end of some poor officiating decisions in League One.

Getting 'in to the faces' of those players a bit more and berating officials, within reason of course, just sends out a few reminders that Pompey are no pushovers. Like it or not it seems to me that is part of the game at this level. Yes of course there will be cards and it won't be pretty to watch at times, but this is a tough division, it's time to stop 'pussy footing' around. It's possible to play attractive football and be tough whilst doing it.

Daryll Russell provided some 'grit and determination' against Bury and yes he got booked but so what? At least he was having a go at making a difference! The post-match reports of what went on in the dressing room would suggest that continued off the pitch as well. Let's hope we see a bit more of that positive attitude on the pitch during the next Pompey match.

Pompey Fans
Final word goes to the travelling Pompey fans who were teriffic once again, especially in the second half, which didn't go unnoticed by the home supporters many of whom made positive comments afterwards e.g on Twitter. If ever there was a reason to remain upbeat that was it.

Ah, that's better! Enjoy the pictures. PUP!

Match Action Pictures From Gigg Lane

Following Michael Appleton's departure to Blackpool during the week, former Pompey players Guy Whittingham and Andy Awford took charge of the first team for this trip to Bury.

Gabor Gyepes controls the ball during the first half. He was substituted at half-time due to illness. 

Izale McLeod goes up for another header during the first half. 

 Pompey goalkeeper Mikkel Andersen prepares to deal with a Bury cross during the first half.

A Pompey move in the first half breaks down as the Bury defender sees the ball out to safety.

 

More first half action as McLeod holds up the ball, closely marked by the Bury defender who looks like he might have got a bit too close to the Pompey number nine with that arms out gesture.

Furious Pompey players protest against the awarding of Bury's penalty early in the second half. 

The linesman gave the penalty, the referee did not initially point to the spot but awarded the spot kick when he saw his colleaguewith his flag across his chest. Carl Dickinson was the player adjudged to have committed the foul but it looked a poor decision by the official. Dickinson received a yellow card for his trouble. 

The Pompey fans reminded the linesman what they thought of him for the remainder of the game, with cheers of irony when he made a decision in Pompey's favour followed by chants of: "You're still a f***in' w***er! You're still a f***in' w***er!".     

Bury's skipper Schumacher slots home the penalty in front of the Pompey fans.

 

Pompey defend a Bury set-piece in the second half.

FT: Bury 2-0 Portsmouth (HT: 1-0)

Portsmouth versus Bury: Mikkel Andersen, Lee Williamson, Lubomir Michalik, Gabor Gyepes (replaced by Johnny Ertl at HT), Carl Dickinson, Mustapha Dumbuya, Daryll Russell (replaced by Liam Walker in the 66th minute), Brian Howard, Jon Harley (replaced by Jack Compton in the 57th minute), Ashley Harris and Izale McLeod. Substitutes not used: Simon Eastwood and Adam Webster.
Referee: Mr C. Pawson
Attendance: 3,280 (including 806 Pompey fans). This was Bury's second largest crowd of the season (the largest attendance to date was against Preston North End).
Pompey MOTM: a difficult one to award. I thought Daryll Russell had a reasonably good game and at least had a bit about him. Lee Williamson played well and improved as the game went on as he moved in to the midfield from right back. Ashley Harris did a lot of hard work up front. 
Next Up For Pompey: Doncaster Rovers at Fratton Park on Saturday November 17th, kick-off 3PM.
Reference source: www.portsmouthfc.co.uk

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10/11/2012 Bury 2-0 Portsmouth: Pictures Of Gigg Lane

Welcome to Bury FC! I drove past this sign on the way in to town, just opposite Gigg Lane. 

Below there are a few pictures I took at Gigg Lane, the home of Bury Football Club, on Saturday November 10th, prior to the League One match against Pompey.

The ground, which holds around 11,500 fans in total but normally sees between 2,000 and 3,000 turn up, is located a ten minute walk from the centre of town in a residential area. I passed a couple of pubs on the way to the ground, that appeared to be getting some decent trade from the travelling Pompey fans. 

Those two pubs were closed after the game though. Not sure why as there didn't seem to be any trouble, although I did notice that there were plenty of Greater Manchester police and vehicles around as I made my way back to the car.    

Having driven past Gigg Lane on my way in I parked up in a modern, multi-storey car park (in Knowlsley Road) and walked back. The car park was secure and reasonably priced, costing four pounds.

Unfortunately, the positioning of the ground and the entrances to the stands means it's not really possible to take pictures of the outside of three of the four the stands; there is limited / no access.  However, I'm not really sure there was that much to see to be frank.

I'm glad I went - another ground 'notched up' on the League One Tour - and I had a good day out, despite Pompey suffering yet another defeat! 

I hope the pictures give you a reasonable flavour of the day.

Gigg Lane road sign I

Gigg Lane road sign II - this one has been there a bit longer!

The Main Stand - the entrance to the West Stand, for away fans is at the far end. This view of the stand reminds me a little bit of parts of London Road, home of Peterborough United which I visited last season although it is very different inside. 

 Entrance to the East Stand - this is at the end of the Main Stand. The stewards were all friendly and helpful.

The Bury FC Sports Bar and Function Room.

The entrances to the Allen Suite and the Tommy Marshall Lounge. I can't seem to find out who these two were, need to do some more investigation.

The Bury FC shop. Note the Surridge Sport sign - Stuart Surridge is a name I normally associate with cricket rather than football. But they are the official kit suppliers for Bury FC as well as Bradford City and some clubs in Scotland. Even more interestingly, Stuart Surridge made a lace-less football in the 1950s called The Surridge Cobbler! Well, you learn something new every day!

There was plenty of pre-match activity going on around the Bury FC Community Trust office which was good to see.

Pre-Match Pictures From Inside The Ground
Away fans are located in the West Stand where I took these pictures from. The sight-lines are not the best from some parts of the Stand, there are some large, steel pillars which are difficult to avoid - similar to Fratton Park really so I felt quite at home! Chuckle.

From the far right hand side of the West Stand you can't see the corner flag, so a good place to avoid. Not that it really mattered as Pompey didn't get any corners during the first half when they attacked that end of the ground, sigh.

Pre-Match I/III - the South Stand

Pre-Match II/III - the Main Stand which includes the Director's Box. The dugouts are positioned in front of this stand.

Pre-Match III/III - the East Stand.

Post-Match Pictures From Inside The Ground
I walked down to the very front of the West Stand, which is below the level of the pitch, to take these pictures. The inky blue colour of the sky is amazing don't you think?
  

Post-Match I/III

Post-Match II/III

Post-Match III/III

Remembrance
November 11th was Remembrance Sunday and there was a parade, a Last Post and a minute's silence before kick-off.

The flag bearers, bugler and members of the armed forces.

The players of the two teams line up in the centre circle before the match.

I hope I've got everything right here, if I haven't please let me know, I'm @PompeyChicken on Twitter.
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#Pompey - The Story Of Portsmouth FC As Told On Twitter - November 2012

Introduction
If you've been following this blog you will recall that I thought it would be interesting to track the story of Portsmouth FC during 2012 on a day-to-day basis through those tweeting using the hashtag #Pompey.

When I started on January 1st 2012 it seemed like quite a good idea - but I wasn't sure if I would be able to see it through the month let alone the year!

Well, the end is almost in sight - it's November! It's been a fantastic journey so far and I'm sure there will be plenty more twists and turns before the end of the year. Enjoy!

Previous Months
You can see the #Pompey tweets from January by clicking on the link below where you can also read a little bit more about my thoughts at the start of this project. I've changed my approach to this since the start with such a rich vein of tweets on the #Pompey timeline. Originally I planned to pick a few tweets each day but I quickly changed that as the story unfolded.
January 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from February by clicking on the link below:
February 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from March by clicking on the link below:
March 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from April by clicking on the link below:
April 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from May by clicking on the link below:
May 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from June by clicking on the link below:
June 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from July by clicking on the link below:
July 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from August by clicking on the link below:
August 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from September by clicking on the link below:
September 2012 #Pompey tweets

You can see the #Pompey tweets from October by clicking on the link below:
October 2012 #Pompey tweets

So, here is the story of Portsmouth FC for November 2012 as told by you on Twitter and as I saw it unfold.
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Note 1: the most recent tweet for each day is shown first in the lists below, so to read them in the order they appeared in the Twitter timeline start at the bottom.

Note 2: the tweets listed below are those of the accounts shown in bold text and the views/opinions expressed are theirs and not mine. I've not asked anyone's permission to record tweets here so let me know if you have any concerns about me doing that or if you'd like to just contact me and say 'hi' then I am @PompeyChicken on Twitter.

30/11/2012

‏@Windle22radio thanks to @AshBeen23 and @slowhandtrap for coming on @expressfm FH hope you all got some answers needed #pompey

‏@Chimes4PFC two-to-three year season tickets to be looked at once PST take-over. #pompey

@Chimes4PFC The academy is not being discontinued in future but must have sponsors and be self funding. #pompey

‏@Chimes4PFC The player budget (under PST ownership) will be competitive and #Pompey will be able to challenge for promotion next year. #pompey

‏@Chimes4PFC A settlement with Portpin over the valuation of Fratton Park could be sorted before the court date next month. #pompey

‏@Chimes4PFC The pledge conversion rate is ahead of where the PST thought they'd be. 12% is new money. #pompey

‏@Chimes4PFC If anyone missed tonight's football hour, here are the key points.....#pompey

‏@pompeytrust Help to spread the #Pompey message - Tweet #BackThePSTBid, @pompeytrust and your message of support! #PUP

@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey seeking free agent to solve goalkeeping headache http://ow.ly/2tuA8Z

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29/11/2012

@officialpompey Oldham recall goalkeeper Alex Cisak from his loan spell at #Pompey: http://tinyurl.com/bnupd5z

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@bigadamsport Football League rules on goalkeepers say you only need 1 fit goalkeeper in squad , hence #pompey unlikely to get replacement for Cisak

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@solentsport Football League meet to discuss #pompey goalkeeper situation today. Early indication is they're unlikely to give #pompey emergency loan

28/11/2012
@mickwill New forms & share conversions are coming in thick & fast. Let's get over the line sooner rather than later! We will never die! #Pompey

‏@pn_jordan_cross Time for a #Pompey reality check folks. Thoughts on why staying in League One will beat all those other Great Escapes. http://tinyurl.com/dy2teq8

‏@iepeach Pledge conversions and new applications coming in thick and fast. All hands on deck in the office. Keep them coming #pompey #pfc

‏@officialpompey Eoin Hand, Mick Quinn, Ron Saunders, Jimmy Scoular, Kit Symons and John Weddle to enter #Pompey Hall of Fame: http://tinyurl.com/c4phyjf

‏@Chimes4PFC On average, 1,125 fans have travelled to each of the 10 away games so far this season. #pompey

@joeelvin Yesterday's headline on http://portsmouth.co.uk : "Cisak wants to be a #Pompey great" Today's Headline: "Cisak returns to Oldham" #facepalm

‏@Talkbet Be good having players longer than a game or 2 before being recalled, this season is a joke. Trust ownership can't come soon enough. #pompey

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Cisak returns to Oldham - Oldham have recalled Alex Cisak from his Pompey loan spell. http://ow.ly/2trSmb

‏@markacheson Moving tributes in @portsmouthnews and here http://bit.ly/V1ROcI to #Pompey great Jimmy Stephen, whose funeral was yesterday #portsmouth

‏@TATTOOED_MIKE @chalkface2009 true,but taking inspiration from our past may help strengthen our future.. Forever #pompey

‏@chalkface2009 #pompey FFS.stop bleating on about '4 years ago blah blah blah .AC Milan..blah blah .... now look at us.' Dec 13/14 is far bigger. Be there.

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Goalscoring midfielder has Pompey future - JED WALLACE still has a role to play at Pompey. http://ow.ly/2trGzo

27/11/2012

@pn_neil_allen Little had 6 #Pompey starts - AC Milan one of them! Those missing that day; Diarra (ankle), Campbell (toe), Utaka (groin), Kranjcar (ankle).

@grahamdubber Perhaps when ppl have finished tweeting about being at FP for AC Milan they could tell us why they weren't there for Leyton Orient #Pompey

‏@Pompey_Royal You have to feel for AC Milan fans. Four years after playing #Pompey and they're still no nearer to owning their club. Whereas......

‏@DanBrett90 However, most #Pompey fans will no doubt have their eyes on Dec 15's visit of Preston - the day after the Trust's court date with Chainrai.

‏@DanBrett90 Four years ago today, Younes Kaboul and Kanu gave #Pompey a 2-0 lead over AC Milan, but the side succumb to a 2-2 draw. How time flies.

‏@pn_neil_allen We will never forget. Nov 27, 2008. #Pompey 2 AC Milan 2. James,Johnson, Distin, Kaboul, Traore, Little,Hughes, Diop, Belhadj, Kanu, Crouch.

@SjMaskell O look #Pompey fans someone else claims money that was not paid into a football club: http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/watfordfc/watfordfcnews/10073568.Bassini_s_company_owes_Watford___1_5m_but_club_accept__possibility__of_non_payment/?ref=rss … Wonder who he is mates with?

@Pompey_Pages Four years ago today we drew 2-2 with AC Milan, up next for Pompey is Tranmere. What a fall from grace! #Pompey

26/11/2012

@DanBrett90 #Pompey Supporters' Trust spokesman @ColinFarmery was on BBC News 24 this evening, discussing fan involvement at football clubs.

‏@stevenphillips7 Fans will have received their @pompeytrust prospectus. Time to dig deep & fulfill pledges. Trust the Trust, back the bid & save #Pompey

‏@Pompey_Royal Antonov and #pompey mentioned in Panorama investigation. http://m.guardian.co.uk/ms/p/gnm/op/view.m?id=15&gid=%2Fuk%2F2012%2Fnov%2F25%2Foffshore-secrets-revealed-shadowy-side&cat=uk#.ULL3qjEqv5c.twitter …

25/11/2012

@Pompey_Fans HALL RIGHT NOW: Why should you buy a share? The 93rd minute at Coventry for a start...: What a wonderful... http://bit.ly/10SOplO #pompey 

@paulharper82 My blog on Portsmouth fans ready to takeover at Fratton Park: http://wp.me/p1KYCU-dq #pompey #pfc 

@mickwill Why it is so important for Portsmouth and football that the Trust bid is successful http://tinyurl.com/butpo9t @SuppDirect #football #Pompey

24/11/2012

‏@officialpompey Izale McLeod's stoppage-time strike earns #Pompey a 1-1 draw at Coventry: http://tinyurl.com/cnld2rr

‏@officialpompey Full time: Coventry 1 #Pompey 1

‏@officialpompey Long diagonal ball from Webster is over the head of the Coventry defence and McLeod pokes the ball home (90 +3 mins) #Pompey

‏@officialpompey GOAL!!!! Coventry 1 #Pompey 1 (McLeod 90 +3)

‏@officialpompey Half time: Coventry 1 #Pompey 0

‏@officialpompey Simple finish for McSheffrey as he latched onto a through ball and coolly slotted home past Cisak (41 mins) #Pompey

‏@officialpompey Goal - Coventry 1 (McSheffrey 41) #Pompey 0

‏@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Eastwood, Webster, Gyepes, Walker, Mendez-Laing, Harris, Jervis

‏@officialpompey #Pompey team v Coventry: Cisak; Dumbuya, Michalik, Rocha, Harley; Russell, Howard (c), Ertl; Allan; Benson, McLeod

@ffcgent Just overtook #Pompey fans in their battered Nova going to #Coventry. Gave us V's up...for the imperious Vogue (and #ffc scarf), presumably.

23/11/2012

@officialpompey @jedwallace62 returns to Whitehawk - where he scored 10 goals in 11 games - on a one month loan: http://tinyurl.com/d9qperb #pompey

‏@ShippSport #Pompey fans, here's why I think it's not all doom and gloom under Whittingham... http://www.skysports.com/fanzone/blogs/story/0,24015,23008_8275277,00.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter …

@pompeytrust PST UPDATE: Hard copies of the share prospectus, with a special letter from Ashley Brown, PST Chairman, have been posted today. #pompey

@willcodling Was at the hairdressers with alan knight #pompey #legend

‏@NabilHassan79 Football League Friday this week meets #pompey fan @blueballoo2000 who has just pledged £1000 to help save the club: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20452341 …

22/11/2012

‏@mickwill A great article I missed earlier! Trust's Ashley Brown tells about bid to rescue club & personal pressures http://tinyurl.com/crnzsju #Pompey

‏@ShippSport See Blackpool have signed Wes Thomas on loan. Appy is obviously a big fan. #pompey

@pn_jordan_cross That's the lot for the emergency loan window. #Pompey were working on one other deal, but Jake Jervis and Alex Cisak are the arrivals by 5pm

‏@solentsport Teamnews #pompey Lee Williamson will train tomorrow ahead of Coventry on Saturday. Defender Gabor Geypes to see Doctor as not well

‏@pn_jordan_cross Jervis delivered the best performance I've seen from a striker against #Pompey this season up at #Carlisle.

@pn_jordan_cross Keeper Alex Cisak at #Pompey training ground today ahead of loan move.

‏@pn_neil_allen #Pompey set to sign Jake Jervis on loan from Birmingham. More on http://m.portsmouth.co.uk/

‏@officialpompey Alex Cisak and Jake Jervis sign on one-month loans from Oldham and Birmingham respectively: http://tinyurl.com/cv8m4yf #pompey

‏@SjMaskell There may be trouble ahead ... #lufc bid bears some strange similarities to CSI at #pompey IMO http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-takeover-good-deal-but-bates-role-is-sticking-point-cooper-1-5155228 …

‏@officialpompey That's completely wrong - he's actually returned because emergency loans can only last a maximum of 93 days #pompey

‏@officialpompey According to talksport Reading have refused to allow Mikkel Andersen to stay at #Pompey

@Smythers_9 #Pompey players unhappy about being away from family. How about u poor fellas do my job, in a foreign country 3 months at a time #Insult

‏@DanBrett90 #Pompey set to sign Oldham 'keeper Alex Cisak and a Championship level striker on deadline day loans. My money's on Fernando Torres.

‏@CrossvaderDJ @pn_jordan_cross I've heard #Pompey are 1-0 down to #Coventry already....

‏@pn_jordan_cross Morning #Pompey fans, get your tweets in for #Coventry and we'll print them in The News tomorrow.

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Whittingham: Being away from family is affecting Pompey players http://ow.ly/2tlFdP

‏@pn_neil_allen Looks like two new arrivals at #Pompey today ahead of 5pm deadline. One is Alex Cisak. The other is set to be a Championship striker.

‏@Tom_Overton From December, The Shepherds Crook, will donate 10p from every pint sold on match days towards the trust’s bid to takeover. #pompey

‏@colinfarmery @saintgert In ten weeks' time there won't be any #Pompey for fans to worry about if we don't sell 'our home' to a property developer...

‏@saintgert @colinfarmery In 10 years time #pompey fans will be asking 'what mug sold our home to a property developer?'

21/11/2012

@pn_jordan_cross Akos Buszaky leaves #Pompey. A talented player who didn't want to be here and didn't deliver the level of performance he should have #Pompey

‏@officialpompey Akos Buzsaky joins Barnsley on loan until the end of 2012: http://tinyurl.com/cfgt3e4 #pompey

‏@pn_Rory_McKeown Pompey Supporters' Trust chairman Ashley Brown welcomes December 13/14 court hearing. More on http://portsmouth.co.uk #pompey

‏@pn_Rory_McKeown Birch: 'if we lose, liquidation will become the most likely option.' #pompey http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/date-set-for-crucial-pompey-court-case-1-4508496 …

‏@NabilHassan79 The #Pompey Supporters Trust admit "relief" as long-running saga nears a conclusion, adding: "we have a strong case": http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20412833 …

‏@officialpompey Court hearing to determine proposed sale of Fratton Park set for December 13 and 14: http://tinyurl.com/cqtunmf #pompey

@grahamdubber #Pompey suffered 9 straight league defeats in 1975/76. Hope we can put this current run to bed before we have to re-write the record books.

‏@mickwill Police should find the kid who racially abused McLeod in about 20 mins flat - he names his school on facebook. No place for this at #Pompey

‏@chrismpowers Of course, the worst abuse was only one fan - but it's one too many. Not a climate I'd want to play in. Boos, abuse, losing runs. #Pompey

‏@mickwill Very sad that it is now being stated that #Pompey FANS racially abused a player on Twitter - it was one kid & he will pay dearly for it.

‏@JimmyZincke @Lauralittlemac This is absolutely disgraceful! If there #pompey fans I will be utterly disappointed and very angry! He's got my support.

@Lauralittlemac Izale just had call from club they have contacted the police after fans have been racially abusing him on twitter #badtimes

‏@kcchiefette no room for racists at our club! remove yourself! #Pompey

‏@Slarham94 I have to say, the way some #pompey players were treated last night was disgusting. I'm ashamed to be a #pompey fan at the moment....

‏@Lauralittlemac Izale just had call from club they have contacted the police after fans have been racially abusing him on twitter #badtimes

‏@pn_neil_allen Akos Buzsaky on his way out of #Pompey. Hearing Championship most likely destination. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-ready-to-let-buzsaky-depart-1-4505317 …

‏@luvvielighter I right in thinking that #pompey have not win since the Sportsmail was scrapped? Bring it back @pn_neil_allen and help the cause!!! ;0)

‏@PORTSMOUTHFCLEE This is the toughest time as a pompey fan.we will prevail.we have to stand together and be strong.we will be stronger inthe future #pompey

‏@SjMaskell Sky finally realise the #Pompey Trust is news. Nice interview with Ashley Brown: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/8262586 …

‏@pompeypaul74 Once trust have ownership contracts can be given to the right players & hopefully the right manager can gel a new team from jan #Pompey

‏@pompeypaul74 Why would PFC players be bothered about recent poor results when on 1 month deals they could be free of the club within days! #Pompey

‏@nineteencanteen @saintgert what does bitching over attendances achieve?#SaintsFC lost 2/3rds of support in their pre recession, higher lge days #Pompey

@pompeyrabbi think that #pompey expectation levels are way too high. Team of waifs & strays managed by rookie at bankrupt club? Am i wrong? You tell me.

20/11/2012

‏@emwebs Even though Pompey didn't win tonight I was entertained and didnt walk out at the end feeling robbed like most games recently #pompey #pfc

‏@officialpompey Guy Whittingham furious with #Pompey's first half performance in Leyton Orient defeat: http://tinyurl.com/cvhjgrj

‏@neilperrettecho #afcb striker Wes Thomas understood to have handed in a transfer request with #blackpoolfc leading race to sign him. #pompey

‏@officialpompey #Pompey end their goal drought, but still go down 3-2 against Leyton Orient: http://tinyurl.com/c7f7ww4

‏@officialpompey Full time at Fratton Park: #Pompey 2 Leyton Orient 3

‏@officialpompey Mendez-Laing feeds Allan down the right and after twisting and turning the Orient defence his deflected shot finds the net (65 mins) #Pompey

@officialpompey GOAL!! #Pompey 2 (Allan 65) Leyton Orient 3

‏@officialpompey Lisbie gets his second as he slots his penalty home (62 mins) #Pompey

@officialpompey Goal #Pompey 1 Leyton Orient 3 (Lisbie 62)

‏@officialpompey Penalty to Leyton Orient as Rocha trips Lisbie (61 mins) #Pompey

@officialpompey This time McLeod makes no mistake and smashes his penalty home, game on! (57 mins) #Pompey

@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 1 (McLeod 56) Leyton Orient 2

@officialpompey Penalty to #Pompey as Benson is tripped trying to retrieve McLeod's tame shot (56 mins)

@officialpompey Attendance: 9,955 #Pompey

‏@officialpompey Cox plays a delightful through ball to Lisbie who calmly lifts the ball over Andersen into the net (32 mins) #Pompey

‏@officialpompey Goal! #Pompey 0 Leyton Orient 1 (Lisbie 32)

‏@officialpompey Saved! Poor penalty from #Pompey's top scorer and Allsop saves with his legs (27 mins)

‏@officialpompey McLeod steps up to take it... #Pompey

@officialpompey Penalty! Howard felled by the onrushing Allsop (26 mins) #Pompey

‏@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Eastwood, Webster, Rocha, Ertl, Walker, Compton, Harris

‏@officialpompey #Pompey team v Leyton Orient: Andersen; Dumbuya, Michalik, Gyepes, Harley; Allan, Russell, Howard (c), Mendez-Laing; Benson, McLeod

‏@cdent31 My piece on the managerial situation at #pompey http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/pompey-put-boss-hunt-backburner-172829370.html …

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Gale excited by Butler future - Hawks assistant-manager Shaun Gale believes young Pompey loanee Dan Butler h... http://ow.ly/2tjuTA

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey line up loan deal for keeper - Pompey are eyeing Oldham keeper Alex Cisak to replace Mikkel Andersen. http://ow.ly/2tjgLM

‏@iNathanCollins Gutted I can't go see Pompey tonight, damn Panto... #pompey

19/11/2012

@PompeyChicken "Supporters Direct Praises Supporters Trust Takeover At Portsmouth" article by @James_Riach in @guardian ==> http://gu.com/p/3cvj5/tw #Pompey

@pn_jordan_cross Former #Tranmere and #Barnsley midfielder Martin Devaney a new face on trial at #Pompey today.

@officialpompey Ricardo Rocha rejoins #Pompey on one-month deal: http://tinyurl.com/cxdmuq6

‏@Pompey_Fans TOM YOUNG: Pompey looking forward to a brighter future: // // That is what I thought as the Chimes Lo... http://bit.ly/SHyP6P #pompey

@pompeylive #Pompey Defender leaves Blues - Carl Dickinson's loan spell will not be extended after he was ruled out of the final... http://ow.ly/2thS5W

18/11/2012

@stevenphillips7 But most important of all, investment by #Pompey fans will enable OUR community to take control of OUR football club & secure it's future.

‏@stevenphillips7 Not forgetting season ticket discounts, free #PST membership, numbered share certificate, special priority draws and more. #Pompey

‏@stevenphillips7 There'll also be exclusive Pre-season 'open day' at FP for all shareholders. Chance to meet players, #PST team & #Pompey Management Team.

‏@stevenphillips7 Invest £1000 or more through shares in #PST and your name will be inscribed in an exclusive 'wall of fame' at Fratton Park. #Pompey

@blueballoo2000 #Pompey fans! please help us raise money to help Pompey and PLEASE RT! http://www.pompeys12thman.co.uk/12th-man-online-store.php#!/~/category/id=4020625&offset=0&sort=normal …

17/11/2012

@Talkbet Football is dire,club totally unsettled,players constantly changing etc. At the moment I am totally indifferent to losing or winning #Pompey

@Talkbet I know all the trust stuff on the go at the moment is good but it sure is hard work motivating yourself to get down to Fratton Park #Pompey

@pn_neil_allen Why the tears are flowing as #Pompey Trust achieve the unthinkable. (My column in today’s paper). http://m.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/opinion/gruelling-work-so-close-to-fruition-for-trust-1-4495343 …

‏@simonpfc So better from #Pompey after last week's abysmal performance but still nowhere near good enough. Gonna be a long time until May!

‏@iepeach Oh #pompey you're really not making this easy or palatable for us fans are you? As tough a time as I can ever remember following the team.

‏@chimer1898 I'm off to a charity snail race night later. There'll be more pace & movement there than I saw from #Pompey today.

‏@officialpompey Iain Hume's goal sends #Pompey crashing to a sixth successive defeat: http://tinyurl.com/d2nb5pu

‏bFull time: #Pompey 0 Doncaster 1

‏@officialpompey Todays attendance: 11,792 #Pompey

‏@officialpompey Half time: #Pompey 0 Doncaster 1

‏@officialpompey Woods whips in a cross and a mix up between Andersen and Howard allows Hume to steal in and guide the ball into the net #Pompey

‏@officialpompey Goal #Pompey 0 Doncaster 1 (Hume 24)

@officialpompey #Pompey subs:Eastwood, Webster, Ertl, Harley, Walker, Compton, Harris

‏@officialpompey #Pompey team v Doncaster: Andersen; Dumbuya, Michalik, Gyepes, Dickinson; Williamson, Russell, Howard (c), Mendez-Laing; McLeod, Benson

‏@PORTSMOUTHFCLEE I feel refreshed by guy whittinghams approach and optimism. #pompey

‏@stevenphillips7 Let's hope the excitement about #PST's conditional sale agreement rubs off on the #Pompey players. Expecting 3 points for the Blues today.

@SjMaskell Why #Pompey is so important for football right now from 2nd Yellow (nice one Mark) http://www.2ndyellow.com/2012/why-portsmouth-football-club-is-so-important/ …

16/11/2012

@SjMaskell #Pompey Trust Share Prospectus Here: http://www.pompeytrust.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=109&id=109:pfc-trust-booklet-final-final … Get yer money ready.

‏@twoht By @SjMaskell and new on 200% Fan Power brings #Pompey One Step from Home http://bit.ly/U3TgPg

‏@pn_steve_wilson The return of @R3Rocha to #Pompey looks to be on the cards...! Class act. Reminiscent of Super Walshie's second coming back in the 90s.

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Rocha nears Blues return - Ricardo Rocha's proposed return to Pompey has gathered pace. http://ow.ly/2tfbO4

@officialpompey #Pompey complete the loan signing of Swindon striker Paul Benson on a month-long deal: http://tinyurl.com/dxhzmsb

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Fans’ trust defiant ahead of Fratton Park court battle http://ow.ly/2tf6Ms

15/11/2012

@SjMaskell Its not Churchill - its more from the heart than that. Micah Hall on what today means for #Pompey http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/portsmouth/fb_news.php?storyid=18658 …

‏@dodgycurry #pompey blog. one i did this morning. http://portus-eg.blogspot.co.uk

@Pompey_Royal Just heard nice 5 live interview by @mattslaterbbc on #pompey. A nationally significant development, he said.

‏@Pompey_Fans PST - We need you now!: The Pompey Supporters' Trust today issued a rally cry to the club's fans, lookin... http://bit.ly/TNNaR5 #pompey

‏@officialpompey #Pompey have completed the loan signing of Peterborough winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing for a month: http://tinyurl.com/czmdxvd

‏@dandavisuk Float-er, n, "a turd that just won't flush". See also Port-pin #Pompey http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/portpin-says-its-bid-to-buy-pompey-is-waiting-in-the-wings-1-4488329 …

‏@NabilHassan79 Administrators of the land surrounding Fratton Park confirm they've agreed to sell it to the #pompey supporters trust: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20033754 …

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey land will be under one owner again - THE man behind the purchase of Fratton Park will be buying land ... http://ow.ly/2tecG7

‏@pn_neil_allen Brown: ‘Time to put people’s differences behind us and move this club on together.’ #Pompey

‏@pn_neil_allen McInnes: ‘There will be 6-8 members on the board. Including Brown, McInnes, Williams and Trapanni’. #Pompey

‏@pn_neil_allen Williams: ‘We will have a board and professional people running the club’ #Pompey

‏@pn_neil_allen McInnes: ‘In this particular instance it is Fratton Park or bust for me. But we are 2-1 up with 5 minutes to play’. #Pompey

‏@pn_neil_allen McInnes: ‘If we can’t agree on the ground then likelihood is the club will be liquidation. If we lose the club will be liquidated.’ #Pompey

@pn_neil_allen McInnes: ‘There is an initial hearing to then set a date for the valuation and we are rather hopeful for mid-December’ #Pompey

‏@pn_neil_allen McInnes: ‘We aim to move forwards, we aim to achieve success in a realistic manner.’ #Pompey

‏@pn_neil_allen McInnes: ‘They think it is all over, it nearly is now. We have one final hurdle to overcome and I believe we will do it.’ #Pompey

‏@pn_neil_allen Brown: We are on the verge of something historic not just for #Pompey but football.

@pn_neil_allen #Pompey share prospectus will be out on Monday.

@pompeylive #Pompey complete double capture - http://ow.ly/fjkXD

‏@DanBrett90 Mendez-Laing is a former #Wolves product who operates as a winger. #Pompey also sign Swindon Town striker Paul Benson on a one-month deal.

‏@NabilHassan79 Peterborough winger Mendez Laing has joined Portsmouth on loan. #pompey

‏@DanBrett90 Expect plenty more mud-slinging by Portpin and Chainrai', who's grip on #Pompey seems to be loosening each day. Stay calm and stay vigilant.

@DanBrett90 #Pompey fans on brink of ownership history: http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/portsmouth/fb_news.php?storyid=18655&title=fans_on_brink_of_ownership_history …

‏@NabilHassan79 Balram Chainrai refuses to give up the fight for #pompey. Portpin statement in full: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20338754 …

‏@pn_Rory_McKeown Portpin say they are 'ready to complete the deal in a matter of days, should the trust be unsuccessful' - #Pompey.

‏@pn_Emma_Judd #Portpin statement on #PST #Pompey conditional deal is now here: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/portpin-says-its-bid-to-buy-pompey-is-waiting-in-the-wings-1-4488329 …

‏@mattslaterbbc Chainrai is nothing if not stubborn, he's still claiming his bid is best 4 #Pompey & denies he's failed FL's owners/directors test

‏@NabilHassan79 Portpin: "We believe that keeping Fratton Park under the ownership of the club – which we guarantee – is of paramount importance". #pompey

@NabilHassan79 Portpin continued: "The Trust’s bid is conditional on securing a deal to flip Fratton Park and sell it to property developers." #pompey

@NabilHassan79 Portpin have just issued a statement via @mattslaterbbc saying they still believe their bid "is the best offer for #pompey". More to follow.

‏@pn_Emma_Judd Just had a statement through from #Portpin on #PST #Pompey ownership. It'll be online soon at http://portsmouth.co.uk and via @portsmouthnews

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@NabilHassan79 I now expect #pompey to avoid the 10-point penalty from the Football League as and when they exit administration after today's PST-PKF news.

@solentsport Our colleagues at @BBCWiltshire tell us that #Swindon striker Paul Benson is at #Pompey holding talks over a loan move to Fratton Park

‏@NabilHassan79 #pompey could be under new ownership, be out of administration and own Fratton Park by the end of the year: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20338754 …

‏@KentcareNick Fans set to buy PortsmouthFC: #Pompey are set to be sold to the Supporters' Trust http://bbc.in/W9b2mn ... Eating elephant 1 bite at a time!

@officialpompey #Pompey's League One trip to Walsall has been brought forward to Friday, January 4 and will be live on Sky: http://tinyurl.com/bw328sp

@GaryKnox "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get." - Dale Carnegie #quote #pompey

‏@SjMaskell You know you're gonna believe us ... http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/nov/15/portsmouth-takeover-deal-supporters-trust?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+%28Football%29 … #Pompey

@j_duguid @pompeytrust #pompey congratulations and good luck to the pompey trust for getting their club back #rangersfamily

@solentsport #pompey cont...sale conditional on receiving Court’s permission to sell ground. PKF in process of submitting an application to the Court.

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@solentsport PKF, the joint administrators of #pompey have signed a sale agreement with the Pompey Supporters’ Trust.

‏@BBCRadioSolent NEWS - PKF, the joint administrators of #Portsmouth Football Club, have signed a sale agreement with the #Pompey Supporters' Trust.

@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey A courtroom could be final battleground for Chainrai's £19m in long Pompey saga.

@portsea67 And now you're gonna believe us, we're going to buy our club! #Pompey #PST

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@NabilHassan79 Administrators of #pompey have agreed the sale of the club to the Pompey Supporters Trust. Set to become largest supporter owned club in UK.

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@officialpompey PKF sign conditional agreement with #Pompey Supporters' Trust: http://tinyurl.com/c93mgtz

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Administrator will be at launch - POMPEY administrator Trevor Birch was due to be at Fratton Park this after... http://ow.ly/2tdPJe

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Will battle lines be drawn over the sale of Fratton Park? http://ow.ly/2tdPJb

@pompeylive #Pompey It’s time to stand by Pompey pledge - TODAY the people who intend to be Pompey's new owners are calling ... http://ow.ly/2tdPJd

@pompeylive #Pompey Club is blazing a path for community ownership - POMPEY are being viewed as a 'beacon' club by Supporters' D... http://ow.ly/2tdPJf

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@pn_neil_allen Trevor Birch has revealed the #Pompey Trust have now signed a sale agreement with PKF for the club. http://ow.ly/fj0Fu

14/11/2012

@SjMaskell Nemesis strikes at #Pompey - Strike 2 Mark Jacob: http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/portsmouth/fb_news.php?storyid=18646&title=hall_right_now:_under_pressure_jacobs_chickens_come_home_to_roost …

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@NabilHassan79 The #Pompey Supporters Trust call press conference for 2pm Thursday. Significant announcement expected as well as launch of share prospectus

@pn_neil_allen The #Pompey Trust have called a press conference for tomorrow at Fratton Park to unveil the share prospectus.

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@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey move to bring back Rocha - Ricardo Rocha is in talks over a shock return to Pompey. http://ow.ly/2tcJ4h

@Pompey_Fans HALL RIGHT NOW: 'Under pressure' Jacob's chickens come home to roost: In mitigation, Ian Ryan, represent... http://bit.ly/TFyXFJ #pompey

@pn_neil_allen Whittingham: Both parties willing for Ricardo Rocha to make shock #Pompey return. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-move-to-bring-back-rocha-1-4474021 …

@edsplosionPFC The thought of Rocha's third coming is getting me excited #Pompey

@pn_neil_allen Forget Sky Sports ‘understands’ about Christian Jolley on loan. Guy Whittingham had never even heard of him when I asked last night! #Pompey

@TonyDogTrainer @sieastwood1 is the only player in #pompey history to make 4 appearances each in different competitions #fascinatingfacts

13/11/2012

@officialpompey Full Time: #Pompey 2 Woking 1

‏@officialpompey Adam Webster plays the second half as England U19s beat Finland 1-0 #pompey

‏@officialpompey What a strike from NIck Awford, who let fly from 30 yards with an unstoppable strike that left Allan with no chance #pompey

‏@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 2 (Awford 57) Woking 1

@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Medway, Tarasenko, Field, Kim, Haunstrup

@officialpompey #Pompey Academy team v Woking: O'Hara; Close, Warren (c), Whatmough, Triggs; Awford, Branford; Horsburgh, Tarbuck, Maloney; Hartson

@Sheffield_Skate ......as #pompey seem to be linked with Christian Jolley - does this mean we are preparing for life in the Conference ?

@PORTSMOUTHFCLEE Well guy.you certainly have surprised us with the loan moves.christian jolley is a cracker.cant get into the Afc Wimbledon side.:-/ #pompey

@SjMaskell Strikes me that Portpin ought to worry more about the liquidation of PCFC Ltd rather than PFC (2010) Ltd. #Pompey

@NabilHassan79 #pompey fans, any thoughts on this blog which links one of the club's potential new major investors to tax avoidance?: http://lucymcarmichael.blog.com/2012/11/13/does-the-hope-of-portsmouth-fans-rest-on-a-supreme-tower-of-avoidance/ …

@Bunkybowers Another Portpin PR smear campaign? Blog was launched yesterday RT http://lucymcarmichael.blog.com/2012/11/13/does-the-hope-of-portsmouth-fans-rest-on-a-supreme-tower-of-avoidance/ … #Pompey Trust backer caught up in tax avoidance scam

@pompeylive #Pompey Ex Pompey director guilty of misconduct - POMPEY'S former executive director Mark Jacob has been fined thous... http://ow.ly/2tbsMG

@Greg_KOS_sport Ebbsfleet's Liam Daish and #Gills' Martin Allen are both 33/1 for the #Pompey job. Can't imagine fans of either club would want them to go.

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@thesackrace Kevin Dillon New Favourite For Portsmouth Job http://bit.ly/SShnxl #kevindillon #pfc #pompey

‏@pompeylive #Pompey ‘Honest’ Appy defends Blackpool exit denials - MICHAEL APPLETON shrugged off fans' criticism over the manner... http://ow.ly/2tbqxB

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@crazycatman657 Love the #pompey family on twitter

@pompeylive #Pompey Portpin budget antics rank as Appy’s lowest Pompey point http://ow.ly/2tbiM0

12/11/2012

@Jsweetman92 Looks as though quite a bit of money has been put on Kevin Dillon as next #Pompey manager. Would be a popular choice but not much experience

@mickwill EX PORTSMOUTH DIRECTOR AND TWO OTHERS GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT http://tinyurl.com/bovkr9j You really couldn't make half of this stuff up! #Pompey

@pn_steve_wilson Some strong words from @DarelRussell about #Pompey. Refreshing to see players tell it how it is and not trot out the usual clichés.

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@pompeylive #Pompey Russell reveals dressing room row has cleared the air http://ow.ly/2tac8M

@SjMaskell Now it is clear there is no alternative to the Trust for #Pompey. Anyone seeking to undermine the bid must want the club liquidated.

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@pompeylive #Pompey Dicko pays the penalty for debatable foul - It was the penalty decision which surprised even the Bury player... http://ow.ly/2ta6ZH

@iepeach Now they've had the letter attempts to liquidate will mount. It's the time to back the bid any way you can #pompey as no other buyer.

@mickwill WHY DID former owners Portpin suspend their bid to take over at Portsmouth again? http://tinyurl.com/ba7p9lq #Pompey

11/11/2012

@pn_neil_allen Apparently I should be sacked for my column in yesterday’s paper. Well, according to the comments. Charming. http://m.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/opinion/the-moment-appy-s-pompey-plan-was-over-before-it-had-even-begun-1-4465023 … #Pompey

‏@officialpompey Nice bit about the #Pompey fans in the bottom paragraph of the match report on Bury's site: http://tinyurl.com/byhr6ql

‏‏@oldpeoplerock @slowhandtrap @mickwill Wish ppl cld see how much work u 2 hv put into this Mark. So many bad-mouthing those who've fought most for #pompey

@slowhandtrap Another master stroke by @mickwill today. The guy is so Pompey and 100% genuine and committed to the future of PFC.

10/11/2012

@annamoreyx I wish our football was as good as the fans #pompey

‏@adam_ts Credit to 806 #pompey fans that made long trip to Bury,absolute credit to club,conga and constant noise a pleasure http://www.buryfc.co.uk/news/article/three-points-three-on-the-bounce-479644.aspx?&pageView=full#anchored …

‏@MikkelAndersen1 Great support today! Travelling fans were amazing again! Hope you all get home safe #Pompey

‏@pompeylive #Pompey The moment Appy’s Pompey plan was over before it had even begun http://ow.ly/2t8RZG

‏@pn_steve_wilson @blueballoo2000 I think most 'sensible' #Pompey fans are in total agreement...

‏@blueballoo2000 There is nothing wrong with realistic ambition, but we have 10 years of rebuilding work ahead of us - target is to survive and rebuild.

‏@solentsport Eddie Howe on Wes Thomas: "He's very much part of our plans so we have got no intention of letting him go anywhere else." #afcb #pompey

@officialpompey #Pompey concede a couple of controversial goals in 2-0 defeat at Bury: http://tinyurl.com/awjha7e

‏@Pompey_Royal #Pompey, that was dire. #Saintsfc, that was Dyer.

‏@officialpompey Full time: Bury 2 #Pompey 0

‏@officialpompeySchumacher tucks his penalty away (56 mins) #Pompey

‏@officialpompey Goal - Bury 2 (Schumacher 56) #Pompey 0

‏@officialpompey On first viewing a poor decision as Dickinson appeared to win the ball in his tussle with Poleon (55 mins) #Pompey

‏@officialpompeyPenalty to Bury (55 mins)

‏@officialpompeyHalf time: Bury 1 #Pompey 0

‏@officialpompey GOAL! Bury 1 (Lockwood 19) #Pompey 0

‏@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Eastwood, Webster, Ertl, Walker, Compton

@officialpompey #Pompey team v Bury: Andersen; Dumbuya, Michalik, Gyepes, Dickinson; Williamson, Russell, Howard (c), Harley; Harris, McLeod

09/11/2012

@neilperrettecho The Portsmouth News boys are suggesting #pompey may try to get back Wes Thomas on loan. #afcb

@officialpompey Josh Thompson joins Colchester on a one-month loan deal: http://tinyurl.com/cr39duf #pompey

‏@notBaluChainrai It not over 'til the fat lady sing and I currently got her bound and gagged in my Kowloon lockup #pompey

‏@itvfootball Portsmouth face liquidation 'soon' as Portpin suspend bid to buy club http://www.itv.com/sport/football/article/2012-11-09/deal-to-save-portsmouth-in-doubt/ … #Pompey

@NabilHassan79 The #pompey supporters trust (PST) hit back at Chainrai's statement which they say is full of "wild allegations": http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20268344 …

‏@officialpompey Luke Rodgers returns to Shrewsbury on loan until the New Year: http://tinyurl.com/c74mjcy #pompey

@pn_neil_allen Following Portpin declaring themselves out of the race to own #Pompey, I am also withdrawing becoming the first Neil to walk on the moon.

‏@NabilHassan79 Former #pompey owner Balram Chainrai calls a halt to his attempt to buy the League One club: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20268344 …

@pn_neil_allen Portpin declare they are out of #Pompey ownership race. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/portpin-pull-out-of-pompey-ownership-race-1-4460845 …

@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Tactical re entry into the process from Portpin- highlighting potential problems with PST deal- but stepping back from the deal.

@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Stinging criticism from Portpin over handling of Portsmouth administration. They've suspended their bid.

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey go back for the future - The pair of them sit alongside each other in Pompey's Hall of Fame. http://ow.ly/2t7r38

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Redundancy threat remains for Pompey staff - ADMINISTRATORS have warned Pompey staff that the threat of redu... http://ow.ly/2t7r39

‏@pn_steve_wilson @SiReece91 Rodgers told by #Pompey there were two clubs who want him on loan and he was free to go. Down to him to decide which club now.

@pn_neil_allen Whittingham admits staff were in the dark over Appleton #Pompey exit. He also never told any of the players. http://bit.ly/YVKkNF

‏@pn_steve_wilson #Pompey defender Josh Thompson is set to join Colchester on loan until January to open up a valuable space in the squad.

08/11/2012

‏@DanStacey95 The bad times look like they're only going to continue, no Appy, no Rodgers. Who's next? #Pompey

@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey title winner passes away - REG PICKETT http://ow.ly/2t6yjt

‏@ExpressFM Striker Luke Rodgers has posted comments on Twitter adding to speculation he has left #Pompey, although this is NOT confirmed.

‏@lukerodgers9 Just want to say thank you to all the Portsmouth fans, players and staff for your support. Iv loved every minute. Good luck for the season.

@pompeylive #Pompey Trust believe next manager will be internal candidate http://ow.ly/2t69Uv

@BBCRadioSolent NEWS - #Pompey Administrator Trevor Birch says he's disappointed Michael Appleton has left but it's understandable in the situation.

@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey bid still on track, says supporters’ trust - THE Pompey Supporters' Trust has moved to reassure fans ... http://ow.ly/2t67qJ

@pompeylive #Pompey Appy: We did everything we could - Michael Appleton insisted he did the best he possibly could for Pompey am... http://ow.ly/2t67qK

07/11/2012

‏@pn_neil_allen Appleton as a man was Premier League. As a manager I’m afraid we still don’t know. At #Pompey he never had the stability to show his worth.

‏@officialpompey Guy Whittingham will take charge of the League One match at Bury on Saturday #pompey

@officialpompey We thank them both and wish them well for the future #pompey

@officialpompey Ashley Westwood also departs to link up with Appleton at Blackpool #pompey

@officialpompey Michael Appleton leaves #Pompey to take charge at Blackpool: http://tinyurl.com/d82j7n5

‏@pn_neil_allen Confirmed, Michael Appleton is the new Blackpool manager. #Pompey

@solentsport Appleton deal at Blackpool has just been finalised #pompey

@pn_steve_wilson Appleton "just taken the Blackpool job in the past few minutes", my reliable #Pompey source confirms. We just now await the club statements.

‏@bigadamsport Guy Whittingham set to be in charge of #pompey on Saturday at Bury - statement from club expected later tonight

‏@ashbuca Appy give us a wave, Appy, Appy give us a wave #Pompey #bye #bye

‏@PORTSMOUTHFCLEE This is taking a while.has appy fell asleep at the airport? #benjani #pompey #blackpool

‏@HeyGeno One year we will have a “normal” season. Mid table. Same manager. No point deductions. #pompey #dreamer

@bigadamsport For anyone hedging bets, Michael Appleton will be the new Blackpool boss when they finally announce it, a very good source tells me #pompey

@ShippSport Here's something else I did last week, this time for @shootmagazine on McLeod being wasted without Wes Thomas.. http://www.shoot.co.uk/news/latest_article/C50/leagues_1_2/perfect_pair … #pompey

‏@richaskam Unconfirmed reports from South Coast that Michael Appleton has cleared his desk #seasiders #pompey

@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey back to Pompey watch today, waiting to see if Blackpool complete swoop for Appleton

‏@pn_neil_allen Looks like this Blackpool/Appleton stuff will finally come to a head by the end of the day. They remain interested in #Pompey boss.

@ianwadleyecho Bash boss Frank Gray expects Wheeler to be out for a few weeks after sustaining the injury in the 3-0 defeat vs AFC Totton. #pompey

@ianwadleyecho Bashley debutant Elliot Wheeler, on loan from #pompey, was taken to hospital for stitches to a badly gashed leg last night. @pn_neil_allen

‏@pn_neil_allen Appleton claims he is 'in the dark' over Blackpool links. http://m.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/appleton-i-m-in-the-dark-over-my-future-1-4448609 … #Pompey

@RosClarkie @deankiely40 it is strange to see it empty, thought like you potential sponsors would be there etc... Corporate seems empty. #pompey

06/11/2012

‏@deankiely40 Directors Box tonight consisted of, 8 Brentford directors + guests, 1 match assessor, 2 others and myself, NO ONE representing Pompey at all

‏@officialpompey #Pompey look lifeless in 1-0 defeat to Brentford: http://tinyurl.com/cacrxgw

‏@officialpompey Full time: #Pompey 0 Brentford 1

‏@officialpompey Attendance: 11,328 #Pompey

@officialpompey Half time: #Pompey 0 Brentford 1

@bigadamsport Fascinating day at #pompey & #saintsfc - Appleton tipped to be announced as Blackpool boss - sources up north think compensation agreed >>

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@officialpompey GOAL!! #Pompey 0 Brentford 1 (Donaldson 9)

@1pompeyboy “@officialpompey: #Pompey playing a 4-4-1 formation tonight with Buzsaky just behind McLeod” So we start with 10 men to save the ref time?

‏@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Andersen, Ertl, Walker, Russell, Compton, Harris, Rodgers

@officialpompey #Pompey team v Brentford: Eastwood; Webster, Michalik, Gyepes, Dickinson; Dumbuya, Williamson, Howard (c), Harley; Buzsaky; McLeod

‏@officialpompey Teenage full-back Elliot Wheeler loaned to Bashley for a month: http://tinyurl.com/d2mslsr #pompey

‏@officialpompey #Pompey mourn Jimmy Stephen, who has passed away at the age of 90: http://tinyurl.com/cu6nek4

@solentsport #pompey boss Micheal Appleton one of two names on Blackpool managerial shortlist @solentsport undertands

@Bunkybowers Caught a bit of the ESPN French League round-up last night and Sochaux have a defender called Yaya Banana. I want him for #Pompey

@pn_neil_allen Facts are Blackpool interested in Appleton. As it stands, #Pompey end been given no indication he is going. Appy unavailable for comment.

@crstig A lot of #saintsfc fans talking about 'perspective' so now it's my turn. #pompey would have turned us over last night.

‏@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey #saintsfc So, in theory I could be reporting on 2 managerial departures today, or indeed, no one will go anywhere at all.

05/11/2012

‏@Pompey_Royal My 1,939th tweet is dedicated to Jack Tinn, Jimmy Guthrie and the team that was FA Cup holders for 7% of the twentieth century. #pompey

‏@pn_neil_allen It's all suspiciously quiet at #Pompey tonight. Meanwhile, these Appleton to Blackpool rumours gather pace. Hmmmmmmm. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/appleton-is-linked-to-vacancy-at-blackpool-1-4444877#.UJgv0uV7_p8.twitter …

‏@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Appleton now linked with Blackpool job- will be the 5th job which I can think of that he's been in the frame for this season!

@chrismpowers Appleton massive 1/4 favourite for the Blackpool job. Looks like he could really be on his way this time... #Pompey

‏@NabilHassan79 It was expected either Ince or Coyle would tonight be named new Blackpoool boss. Bookies now say Michael Appleton is in the frame. #pompey

‏@mickwill EXCLUSIVE: Appleton overtakes Coyle as new favourite to boss Blackpool http://tinyurl.com/c6tllg4 #Pompey

‏@solentsport #pompey boss Michael Appleton says Lee Wiiliamson & Ashley Harris trained today and in contention for tomorrows game v Brentford

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Southsea man remains in coma after accident involving Pompey star http://ow.ly/2t2wwi

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey loan moves not expected until end of week - Pompey have received loan interest in their players. http://ow.ly/2t2t3M

@pompeylive #Pompey Curle avoids ‘worst nightmare’ - Michael Appleton joked he would have been Keith Curle's 'worst nightmare' i... http://ow.ly/2t2nFD

04/11/2012

@pn_neil_allen Allen's Insight; No Dr, Azougy Oddjob, the faceless Blofeld and other characters in the #Pompey James Bond novel. http://m.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/opinion/they-may-have-scared-the-living-daylights-out-of-pompey-but-bond-always-wins-1-4434743 …

03/11/2012

‏@NabilHassan79 #pompey #wba More details of incident involving Scott Allan that leaves pedestrian fighting for their life: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-20194194 …

@officialpompey #Pompey out of the FA Cup after an insipid display against Notts County: http://tinyurl.com/c8el9uf

‏@officialpompey Full time: #Pompey 0 Notts County 2

@officialpompey Alan's red sparked pushing and shoving on the touch line which resulted in a booking for Campbell-Ryce (76 mins) #Pompey

@officialpompey Allan sent off, second bookable offence for going straight through the back of Boucaud (75 mins) #Pompey

@officialpompey GOAL! #Pompey 0 Notts County 2 (Arquin 56)

‏@officialpompey Today's attendance: 7,560 #Pompey

@officialpompey Half time: #Pompey 0 Notts County 1

@officialpompey Terrible defending by #Pompey as they fail to clear their lines and Zoko heads in Judge's cross (45 mins)

@officialpompey GOAL! #Pompey 0 Notts County 1 (Zoko 45)

‏@BarrettJonny Just realised that our last F.A. Cup goal was scored by @tomkilbey hahahahaha #Pompey #TOWIE

‏@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Thompson, Harley, Walker, Compton, Russell

‏@officialpompey #Pompey team v Notts County: Eastwood; Dumbuya, Michalik, Gyepes, Webster; Buzsaky, Ertl, Howard (c), Allan; Rodgers, McLeod

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Pedal power helps Ryan to get his share in Pompey - THE Pompey Supporters' Trust will have no problem taking... http://ow.ly/2t0QnR

02/11/2012

‏@tomc_1984 When did we get overtaken by Brighton? Stadium, Attendances, Division, etc. What the hell happened? #Pompey #BHAFC

@officialpompey Dan Butler joins Havant & Waterlooville on a one-month youth loan: http://tinyurl.com/bp4cuvs #pompey

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Appy ready to send Walker on loan - Michael Appleton has put Liam Walker up for loan. http://ow.ly/2sZRWt

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey down to their last 15 - Pompey have just 15 players available for tomorrow's FA Cup first-round showd... http://ow.ly/2sZQtq

01/11/2012

@pn_steve_wilson Ashley Harris a major doubt for #Pompey FA Cup clash with Notts County this weekend after picking up an ankle injury in training. #barebones

‏@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Michael Appleton not aware of any contact from #cpfc over vacant job. Concentrating on events at Fratton Park unless told otherwise

‏@pompeylive #Pompey Pompey face selection headache - Pompey are facing a selection headache ahead of their FA Cup clash with Not... http://ow.ly/2sYGJf

‏@pn_neil_allen First-team door remains shut for Thompson and Co. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/door-remains-shut-for-unlucky-pompey-youngsters-1-4428649 … #Pompey

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