An Easy opener? Chelsea Away
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What better way to start our season off with a bang?! To beat Phil Scolari’s Chelsea at Stamford Bridge could and probably would be the catalyst for another great season!
After that slight piece of optimism I’ve got my feet firmly back on the ground. This is a terrible draw! Surely Chelsea away ensures an easier second game? Try Manchester United at home. Now I, along with most of English football am praying that Ronaldo leaves!
After this the fixtures begin to steady out slightly with a trip to Goodison Park, and games against ‘Boro’ and Spurs.
Analysis of our opening 5 games? Again?!? Last season we had to play each of the big four in our first six games, so on the face of it, things could have been worse!
Our last 5 games start with Newcastle away; followed by Arsenal at home; A visit to Ewood Park to play ‘Sparkyless’ Blackburn; Roy Keane’s Sunderland at Fratton Park and finally an away match against Wigan at the JJB.
I like the sound of these last five games except the game against Arsenal. I really fancy them for the title next season and after this season’s dissapointment they’ll be really determined to show they’re not botlers.
Wigan last game of the season could also be tough what with them likely to be in a relegation scrap.
The other three are pretty generous fixtures.
Transfer Rumours - IN
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Shanun Wright-Phillips
Chelsea winger SWP has been linked with the club recently. He is similar to Jermain Defoe when he was at Spurs in the sense that he’s a fantastic player but never plays! The Chelsea man looked as if he was getting a good run in the side until Avram Grant took charge and then it was back to the bench for Wright-Phillips.
I along with probably all Pompey fans would love to see Shaun at Pompey. I think he’s just what we need. While Utaka has done okay on the right this season, a lot of the time he has looked short of ideas and he seems to just run in straight lines, relying too heavily on his pace. SWP on the other hand can beat men and deliver a final ball. He’s also good for a few goals.
Here’s what Harry Redknapp had to say:
“I haven’t spoke to anyone at Chelsea,” he told The News. “But I like Shaun. He’s a terrific talent. I wouldn’t know how much Chelsea wanted for him, though, if they were going to sell.
“Maybe they would want to wait until a new manager comes in. But equally they may not need a new manager to come in before they sell someone. I wouldn’t know how Chelsea run their affairs.
“The player may want to wait until a new manager comes in and have a look at things then. But maybe he would look at his situation there and think he wanted to leave.
“Of course he’s the type of player I would love to have, though. He’s an excellent player.”
If I was to put a price on SWP I would probably think around £8million was reasonable. While Chelsea did pay £21million for him, I think it’s fair to say his value has decreased from then.
Sidney Govou
I like the look of this potential transfer purely because of the fee being thrown around- £6million. I think that would be a good deal on Pompey’s part because Govou is a great player, proven at the highest level.
He’s a player that can help Pompey progress and he’d help improve the team for next season’s Uefa Cup campaign.
A right midfielder like SWP, the advantages with Govou over Wright-Phillips are the price tag and the greater expereince of Govou.
If I had to choose one I’d probably go with SWP. But it could be possible to accomadate both in the squad.
Marcelo Mattos
I know very little about this player other than the fact that he’s Brazilian, plays for Panathinaikos and is a central midfielder. Looking at our squad we don’t desperately need another CM however I don’t know enough about him to make any real comments.
Nicky Shorey
YES! Simple as that. This deal must go through! If there’s one area of the team that needs improving it is left back. Hemanator and Pamarot have done okay playing there this season, but that’s exactly it, they’ve done ‘okay’. While the rest of the team have stood out, the left back spot has always been less sparkling.
Shorey is first and foremost a good defender. He can work well in terms of positioning with the three other defenders, he knows when to come accross on the cover and when to push on to his man etc.
He’s also very good going forward. Something than Herman in particular is poor at.
Shorey is at a good age and looks to be available at a good fee. The fee is said to be around £3million.
Richard Dunne
The Man. City hard man has had a fantastic season. He’s shone imensely throughout the campaign and has proved that he is a top quality centre back. His performance(s) against rivals United inparticular were heroic.
His positional sense is up there with best in the Premiership. Part of the reason Micah Richards did so well at Cebtre Back was that when Richards was positionally poor, Dunne would always ‘clean up’ after young Micah. He’s also shown what an inspirational leader he can be.
If he could link up with Sylvan Distin again then I think they could form another great partnership. While my beloved Sol ‘n’ Sylv have been outstanding this season, there’s no doubting that towards the end of the season Sol was looking more and more weary. I’m not sure if Sol has another full season left in him. Therefore it’s imperative that we bring in another CB, and Dunne would be my first choice, especially considering his low price tag of £1million.
“I like Richard Dunne,” said manager Harry Redknapp. “I think he’s a top player but I think there’s a couple of clubs in for him at the moment, but I think we’ve got as good a chance as anyone now.
“We’ve got in the UEFA Cup for next year and we’ve got some good players so hopefully we can start to compete with the Tottenham’s and the Aston Villa’s and teams like that.”
Where Do Pompey Go From Here?
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What Should Portsmouth’s Ambitions be for Next Season?
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Category: Team NewsKaka ‘n’ Co. Could be Visiting Fratton Park
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Yesterday Italian giants AC Milan failed to qualify for the Champions League, losing out to Fiorentina.
While many Milan fans, staff, players and future players (Mr Flamini) were no doubt shedding a tear or two I along with thousnads of other Pompey fans were celebrating, for Milan’s failure could be Pompey’s fortune!
I don’t think we’ll win the Uefa Cup next season. I don’t think we have enough creative zest needed to unlock the best defences. And when you consider that Niko could be leaving, our creative talents are looking weary. Sure we’ve got a solid team that can keep a clean sheet but to actually win the competition you need that little bit extra, and we don’t have it.
So I’m pretty resigned to the fact that we won’t win it.
BUT we have got a big result in us, i.e beating Milan etc.
It would be a fantastic lift for the club and would certainly create excitement for the fans.
Video: Final Whistle…Celebrations
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Including interviews with; Harry Redknapp, Jamo, Kanuuu, Big Sol, Big Sylv, Cardiff Manager Dave Jones and Peter Enckleman.
Plus parading and lifting of the trophy:
PORTSMOUTH: 2008 FA CUP CHAMPIONS!!!
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I can’t begin to explain the euphoria all us Pompey fans are feeling at the moment!
The Clubs second ever FA cup win has granted Pompey it’s first ever opportunity to shine in Europe in what surely must be the clubs greatest seaon in recent history.
They say a picture says a thousand words so:
Is Luisao the right Man to Replace Sol? (VOTE)
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Is Luisao The Right Man to Replace Sol? If Not Then Who?
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Luisao “Interested” in Move to Fratton Park
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With Sol Campbell looking set to join Villareal, it is looking increasingly likely that the man trusted with the job of replacing the Sol man is Benfica’s Luisao.
“I would be interested in moving to England if I receive the right offer,” said Luisao.
“I have a deal with Benfica until June 2011 but now I am prepared to leave. The rumours about the interest of some clubs are interesting, but those depend on my club. I would be prepared to speak with other teams.”
How Much Should Pompey Pay for Crouchy?
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How Much would be ‘Reasonable’ for Peter Crouch?
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