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Portsmouth FC - The Story

Started on 13 October 2013 by pompeyblue
Latest Reply on 22 October 2014 by Josh_MU
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2014-04-12 15:21#169041 TCO : Great piece of writing there mate, and a good win too!

Thanks a lot!
Hopefully you'll get that UCL, you've broken a series of records to get there :P
2014-04-13 03:49#169131 Pauker : Hopefully you'll get that UCL, you've broken a series of records to get there :P

Thanks. Yes I have :P
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10 yearsEdited

March Review





Portsmouth 2-1 Swansea City


39’ Jed Wallace

45’ Luciano Vietto

66’ Alejandro Pozuelo

Luciano Vietto

In a match which we were dominated in by the opposition, we somehow came out with a 2-1 win against Swansea, at Fratton Park. Despite going two goals up, Swansea were the better team throughout the entire game and created a lot of opportunities. However, Sam Johnstone was in good form for me and thankfully we were good on the counter attack and managed to sneak two goals in through Jed Wallace and Luciano Vietto. Swansea pulled a goal back and piled on the pressure but we held on to the lead and the three points.


Portsmouth 2-2 Newcastle United


1’ Luciano Vietto

56’ Dan Butler

63’ Ivan Rakitic

87’ Andreas Cornelius

Luis Ramon Leyva

A great comeback denied us three points as we drew 2-2 against Newcastle United, at Fratton Park. We were two goals up by the 63rd minute and were cruising in the game controlling possession and having all the chances. Fabio Coentrao had been sent off in the 61st minute so the Toon were down to 10 men however they still fought back to earn a point. We didn’t show consistency during the latter stages of the game allowing Newcastle to get back into the match which was very disappointing. It was points dropped for us especially since we were at home.


Derby County 1-3 Portsmouth


1’, 68’ Jed Wallace

29’ Jordan Bowery

58’ Nordin Amrabat

Jed Wallace

This was a comfortable victory and an assured performance as we defeated Derby County 3-1, at Pride Park. We were the better side throughout and played good football, were solid defensively except when we conceded a fluke Derby goal, were clinical in attack and overall we were deserved of the win.


Portsmouth 2-0 Norwich


31’, 80’ Luciano Vietto

Luciano Vietto

This was another game in which we were comfortable throughout as we beat Norwich 2-0, at Fratton Park. A Luciano Vietto brace proved the difference however we could have scored many more goals if not for an inspired John Ruddy. Either way bottom of the league Norwich, who have won only three games this season, caused no troubles for us at all as we picked up an easy win.


League Table




Managers Thoughts


This was a pretty good month for us as we were unbeaten however we did not face the toughest of opposition. The main positive of the month is that we are now level on points with league leaders Arsenal and are only behind The Gunners on goal difference


Player of the Month


Luciano Vietto



Young Argentinian wonderkid Luciano Vietto wins this month’s PoTM award after some impressive performances for the club during March which saw him score 4 goals, grab a couple of assists and win two MoTM awards. After signing in January, Vietto picked up a slight injury which saw him miss a couple of games however he has settled in to his new team very well and is a class player.
Great results as usual, I think the title will come down to the wire!
Sorry I haven't commented in a while. A few things though. I think you will win the league keep it up!! Secondly on your update about asking the girl her number, couldn't you have just gotten it from the team directory haha.
Jack: Thanks :)
Bayern: Thanks, I could have but that would just be weird :P
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10 yearsEdited

April and May Review





Portsmouth 6-0 Blackpool


3’, 50’, 71’ Jordan Bowery

14’ Jack Baldwin

45’ Andi Weimann

46’ Larnell Cole

Jordan Bowery

[centerThis was an incredible victory for us as we hammered Blackpool 6-0, at Fratton Park. We put in a fantastic performance and to score 6 goals is brilliant even if it is only against Blackpool. Bowery had a stunning game scoring a hattrick and all I can say is, what a result!


West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Portsmouth


20’ Youssouf Mulumbu

Michael Keane

This was a hugely disappointing match as we lost 1-0 to West Bromwich Albion, at The Hawthornes. We were outplayed by a team that is struggling near the bottom of the table and could barely muster a couple of shots let alone a goal or a good opportunity. All credit to WBA as they were much better than us, but I am very annoyed with my team for putting in such a poor display.


Portsmouth 0-2 Birmingham City


11’ Chris Wood

83’ Nathan Delfouneso

Nathan Delfouneso

This was another abysmal performance from us as we were beaten 2-0 by Birmingham City, at Fratton Park. All respect goes to Birmingham as despite not being a very good team they still managed to beat us at our home and condemned us to back to back losses for the first time this season. We played terrible and deserved to lose the game just because of how poor we played. This result was very frustrating and could cost us in the league.


Southampton 0-1 Portsmouth


52’ Jack Baldwin

Jack Baldwin

This was a very important game for us as it was the derby match and it was important that we ended our run of back to back losses and we did just that beating Southampton 1-0, at St. Mary’s. This was a very scrappy and feisty encounter with neither side playing good football nor creating good chances. My players showed great passion and fight though and in the end deserved to win the game.


Portsmouth 0-2 Manchester City


62’ Roberto Pereyra

90’ Jack Wilshere

Jack Wilshere

This was another shocking performance as we were defeated 2-0 by Manchester City, at Fratton Park. I always knew that this game would be extremely difficult and considering our recent form, to lose by only two goals both of which came in the second half is not too bad. However, it was our overall performance which was so bad as we did not even have a single shot on target in the game and we were the home side.


Portsmouth 2-1 Fulham


29’, 41’ Gary Madine

85’ Kostas Mitroglu

Gary Madine

We managed to ride our luck and grab a vital victory in this game as we won 2-1 against Fulham, at Fratton Park. A Gary Madine brace helped us to the three points however we could have easily lost the game if not for some poor finishing on the behalf of the Fulham attackers. Fulham pulled a goal back in the 85th minute but some excellent defending made sure we grinded out the result.


Arsenal 2-1 Portsmouth


74’ Oliver Giroud

78’ Jordan Bowery

90’ Ashley Walker

Oliver Giroud

In our final game of the season we slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, at the Emirates. We were very unfortunate in this game and could have, should have got at least a point from the match. Arsenal went down to 10 men in the 71st minute however we still could not win the game despite the advantage mainly down to some fantastic defending and goalkeeping by the hosts. Just when it looked like it was heading for a draw, Ashley Walker scored a scrappy goal with the last kick of the season to give Arsenal the three points. I am not concerned about the loss though as Arsenal lifted the title, deservedly.


Final League Table




Managers Thoughts


So there you have it, our first season back in the Barclays Premier League has concluded and what a season it was. We finished in second place which is a fantastic achievement, only 6 points behind league winners Arsenal. Next season UCL football will be coming our way for the first time in the club’s history which is brilliant. As I have said it’s been a great season and I can’t wait for the next one.


Player of the Month


Jack Baldwin



Jack Baldwin wins the final PoTM award of the season with the English central defender having put in a series of impressive displays over the closing stages of the season. Despite the team falling to 4 league defeats over April and May, if not for Baldwin those losses could have been much heavier.
great first season back mate! really great! keep up the good work, and I reckon you'll put in some good performances in Europe too :)
Very good season! Really enjoying your story, UCL football! Great job!
TaT: Thanks a lot, I will need to significantly strengthen the squad if we are going to have any success in Europe though!
Josh: Cheers mate, I appreciate your comments!
Exceptional update mate, really enjoyed it. :)
2014-04-14 16:48#169538 Josh_MU : Exceptional update mate, really enjoyed it. :)

Thanks Josh :)
Very nice kits mate! :)
Should send them to Pompey's site, look utter fantastic!

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