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Pompey striker Marko Futacs

Appy: Futacs’ future is up to him

Marko Futacs has been offered a new deal to remain at Pompey.

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Michael Appleton wants to replace Ricardo Rocha with a young defender

Appleton lifts lid on Rocha and Ashdown departures

Michael Appleton has lifted the lid on his surprise decision to let both Ricardo Rocha and Jamie Ashdown leave Fratton Park.

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Kelvin Etuhu is interesting Barnsley and Bradford

Pompey to head off Etuhu interest

Pompey are ready to head off Barnsley and Bradford interest and keep Kelvin Etuhu at Fratton Park.

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John Utaka steered Montpellier to the French title

Former Pompey forward is hero in France

John Utaka was the goal hero as he fired Montpellier to the French title.

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Stephen Henderson

Henderson seals permanent Hammers move

West Ham have turned Stephen Henderson’s loan spell into a permanent deal following their return to the Premier League.

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Gibraltar in training

Appy: Trip is vital

They are 10 days Michael Appleton is adamant could mould Pompey’s season.

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Birch expects swift climax to Ward pursuit

Joel Ward appears set to finally wave goodbye to Pompey within the next 48 hours as the chase for his signature reaches its conclusion.

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Fans impressed but still want more detail from trust

FANS said the Pompey Supporters Trust meeting had increased their confidence in the trust – but wanted to hear more details.

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In-demand: Joel Ward

New clubs enter chase for Ward

Blackpool and Sheffield Wednesday have entered the race for Joel Ward.

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ANNOUNCEMENT Fans set to bid for Pompey?

Fans’ plans to bid for Pompey will be revealed

PLANS for the Pompey Supporters’ Trust’s bid to save the football club will be outlined in detail tomorrow.

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Pompey boss Michael Appleton has identified his Pompey targets

Appy closing in on targets

Blues boss Michael Appleton insists he is closing in on new signings as his squad transformation gathers pace.

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Aldershot Town's manager Dean Holdsworth

Pompey have Shots in their summer sights

Pompey have arranged a pre-season friendly against Aldershot.

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after winning the Portsmouth Schools under-10s' Cup with St John's in 2003

From Port Solent boy to the man for Roy

St John’s Junior School’s headteacher would often instruct Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to serve in the centre of defence.

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Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton during press conference ahead of Pompeys home game to Derby County in the nPower Championship this weekend.

Fratton Park set for Blues pre-season friendly

Fratton Park has been earmarked for a summer friendly as Pompey close-in on finalising their pre-season plans.

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Academy boss Andy Awford

Awford backs youth changes to ensure bright Pompey future

It’s a youth restructure which will provide crucial assistance in enabling Pompey’s current promising crop to keep on flourishing.

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Adam Webster in Pompey first-team training. Picture: Malcolm Wells (120294-0269)

Appy kick-starts his Pompey youth vision

Pompey are to reintroduce a development squad next season as Michael Appleton’s rebuilding gets under way.

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Joel Ward will be next to leave Pompey, says Trevor Birch

Ward next to go but no offers for team-mates

Trevor Birch has revealed Joel Ward is the only player to have attracted a bid as the Pompey fire sale hits the buffers.

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Gibraltar offering fascinating Pompey pre-season experience

The Victoria Stadium sports the only football pitch in Gibraltar – and it’s an Astroturf one at that.

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West Ham United's Matthew Taylor (right) and Ricardo Vaz Te (left) battle for the ball in the air with Cardiff City's Liam Lawrence (centre)

Birch waiting to learn Lawrence Cardiff future

Pompey are anxiously waiting to see whether Liam Lawrence has a Cardiff future.

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Michael Appleton. Picture: Robin Jones

Appy Baggies return talk heats up

Speculation linking Michael Appleton with a West Brom return was today gathering pace.

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Jamie Ashdown

Knight: Jamie would be tempted to stay

Jamie Ashdown would be tempted to take a pay cut to stick with Pompey in League One – according to his former mentor.

Jason Pearce. Picture: Robin Jones

Defender backs Appy to stay

Jason Pearce backed Michael Appleton to remain at Pompey – if he is given a clean slate to work with.

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Jason Pearce is the first of this summer's departures

Summer exodus is nothing new for blighted Blues

Michael Appleton is sat in front of a blank piece of paper, pen poised.

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Former Pompey chief executive David Lampitt

Lampitt: I take responsibility and apologise

DAVID Lampitt, who was Pompey’s chief executive when the club went into its most recent period of adminstration, apologised to the affected charities.

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Kelvin Etuhu is expected back at Pompey next season

Appleton: Midfielder has key role to play

Michael Appleton has earmarked Kelvin Etuhu for a key role in Pompey’s rebirth.

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Sacha Gaydamak and Milan Mandaric pose for pictures back in 2006

Owls’ Milan wants no repeat of Pompey exit

Milan Mandaric has vowed not to repeat his Pompey mistakes when it comes to leaving Sheffield Wednesday.

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Joel Ward is wanted by a host of Championship clubs

Ward to weigh up options ahead of Pompey exit

Joel Ward is set to weigh up his options over the weekend before deciding where his future lies.

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Pearce: I’ll never forget my Pompey second coming

Jason Pearce reflected on his time at Pompey and promised: I will never forget it.

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Chris Maguire proved a hit during his Pompey loan spell from Derby

Appy to push for striker return

Michael Appleton believes a Pompey return could be on the cards for Chris Maguire.

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Tal Ben Haim's huge contract is a financial burden to Pompey. Picture: Robin Jones

Birch keen to see ‘ugly’ side of game given face-lift

It has been labelled the ugly side of the beautiful game.

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Tal Ben Haim's huge contract is a financial burden to Pompey. Picture: Robin Jones

Home-grown duo shown Fratton Park door

Pompey have released Lewis Stockford and Lewis Tallack.

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Trevor Birch insists Pompey have not got a strong hand when selling players

Birch defends Pearce price tag

Trevor Birch has defended the deal which saw Jason Pearce become Pompey’s first summer departure.

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Jed Wallace in Pompey first-team training   Picture: Malcolm Wells (120294-267)

Appy ready to call on Pompey starlets

The prodigious talent contained on Pompey’s bench averaged 18 years and 79 days for the Championship farewell.

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Jason Pearce is set to be the first of many to leave Pompey this summer   Picture: Barry Zee

Pompey boss hands parting challenge to Pearce

Michael Appleton told Jason Pearce: Seize your opportunity.

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Ricardo Rocha and Jamie Ashdown are out of contract this summer

Appy planning talks with duo

Michael Appleton plans to meet with Pompey’s out-of-contract duo to decide their futures.

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Erik Huseklepp is currently on loan at Birmingham City

Pompey favourite in dark over future

Erik Huseklepp is preparing to join the Pompey exodus.

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Jason Pearce during October's clash at Elland Road - now the defender will be playing at Leeds next season

Pearce delivers farewell message

Jason Pearce delivered an emotional goodbye to Pompey fans and admitted: I didn’t want to leave.

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Joel Ward is being targeted by a string of Championship clubs

Ward set to be next to leave Pompey

Michael Appleton reckons in-demand Joel Ward is set to be the next Pompey departure.

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Jason Pearce has completed his �500,000 move to Leeds    Picture: Barry Zee

Pearce completes Leeds move

Jason Pearce’s move to Leeds has been confirmed.

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Planning ahead: Pompey manager Michael Appleton   Picture: Barry Zee

Appy: We’ve not become a joke club

Michael Appleton insisted Pompey have not become a laughing stock and vowed the club would remain a big draw to players this summer.

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Greg Halford likes to keep in touch with Pompey fans on Twitter

Halford proves it’s good to tweet

The football world is littered with those who have fallen foul to the mindless tweet.

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Joel Ward is confident Pompey will survive

Pompey ace confident his club will stay alive

Blues fans are still fearful for their club’s future.

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Jason Pearce with The News/Sports Mail Player of the Season trophy.

Picture: Steve Reid (121404-315)

Pearce exit set to kick-start fire sale

Pompey’s summer fire sale will today gather pace with Jason Pearce’s departure to Leeds confirmed.

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Pompey in action in America last summer - but they'll be off to Gibraltar for this pre-season   Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey to play Gibraltar in friendly

Pompey will take on the Gibraltar national side as part of their pre-season preparations.

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Greg Halford. 

NPower Championship match between Portsmouth V Bristol City at Fratton Park Portsmouth. 

Picture: Allan Hutchings (120922-673)

Halford poised for emotional farewell

Greg Halford faced up to the reality of his Pompey exit and admitted: It will be hard to say goodbye.

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Joel Ward. Picture: Steve Reid (120775-832)

Pompey star undergoes surgery

Joel Ward has undergone a successful hernia operation.

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From left: Jamie Ashdown, David Norris and Joel Ward sign up to the Pompey Supporters' Trust

Players answering survival call to arms

Pompey’s players aren’t willing to sit around and let the club die.

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Pompey boss Michael Appleton faces a midweek start to the new season in August

League Cup clash will mark start of 2012-13 season

A midweek League Cup outing will provide the curtain-raiser to Pompey’s 2012-13 season.

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Michael Appleton. Picture: Allan Hutchings (121503-076)

Appy keen to get the ball rolling

Michael Appleton is confident he can rebuild his whole Pompey squad but warned: We need to move quickly.

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