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Neil Allen

Chief sports writer

Neil Allen joined The News in 2000 and now in his 13th year as chief sports writer.

He was named Regional Sports Journalist of the Year for 2018 and 2019 at the British Sports Journalism Awards, and at the 2019 and 2010 Regional Press Awards.

Neil has written four books - Played Up Pompey, Played Up Pompey Too, Played Up Pompey Three and Pompey: The Island City With A Football Club For A Heart.

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John Mousinho had an altercation with Wolves' bench at the final whistle of the 1-1 draw. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss John Mousinho hits out at Wolves head coach after clash

Terry Devlin celebrates his stunning late leveller in Pompey's 1-1 draw at Wolves. Picture: Jason Brown

Wolves 1 Pompey 1: Neil Allen's verdict

Marlon Pack has been rested from Pompey’s trip to Wolves. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss rotates squad at Wolves - plus a surprise injury return

John Mousinho has praised Regan Poole's performance against Norwich. Picture: Jason Brown

'Best Pompey display for a long time': Boss hails player's form return

John Mousinho is without 12 players for the trip to Wolves on Tuesday night. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Player shortage forces Pompey boss to turn to youth for Wolves clash

Marlon Pack started his ninth successive Championship match for Pompey on Saturday as they won 1-0 at Norwich. Picture: Jason Brown

'Running himself into the ground': Pompey boss on Marlon Pack concerns

Jacob Farrell has suffered and injury-ravaged two years

Yet another set-back for Pompey man - before he's even kicked a ball

John Mousinho has hailed how quickly it has taken Iyad Mohamed to settle into English football. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss on 'impressive' signing's rapid adjustment to English game

Madiodio Dia enjoyed an outstanding Pompey game at Norwich. Picture: Jason Brown

Gaffer: Half of the fans wanted Mousinho out - now look at Pompey

Iyad Mohamed and Abu Kamara celebrating winning the penalty which earned Pompey successive wins. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Norwich 0 Pompey 1: Neil Allen's verdict

John Mousinho has praised his players after a winning response to the south-coast derby defeat. Picture: Jason Brown

'Using the pain': Pompey boss John Mousinho on a crazy week

John Mousinho praised Pompey's travelling fans at Carrow Road. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss thanks travelling fans for Madiodio Dia transformation

Marko Milovanovic celebrates his winning goal against Norwich. Picture: Jason Brown

Neil Allen’s Pompey player ratings against Norwich

Iyad Mohamed was granted his first Pompey start in the 3-2 success over Sheffield United. Picture: Jason Brown

Popular Pompey goal hero again misses out for Blues' trip to Norwich

Iyad Mohamed was granted his first Pompey start in the 3-2 success over Sheffield United. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss applauds midfielder's impact after shock selection

Tyrese Shade missed the Sheffield United match through injury. Picture: Jason Brown

'No-one else': Pompey boss on why he named two keepers on the bench

John Swift is expected to miss up to six weeks following a knee injury. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss lifts lid on John Swift absence - and it's another blow
The former Chelsea man has totalled 24 minutes of first-team action this season
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Keshi Anderson has collected another injury for Pompey after two matches back. Picture: Jason Brown

'I'm gutted': Pompey boss' fears over winger after latest set-back

John Mousinho was bewildered by Pompey's 3-2 victory over Sheffield United. Picture: Jason Brown

'One of the maddest games': Pompey boss stunned after crazy win

Zak Swanson celebrates his stunning opener for Pompey against Sheffield United. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey 3 Sheffield United 2: Neil Allen's verdict

John Mousinho has been reunited with his former Pompey player Joe Morrell. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey name two goalkeepers on bench after suffering late set-back

Iyad Mohamed has made three appearances for Pompey since his summer arrival from Casa Pia. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss hands surprise debut as he rings the changes for key clash

Pompey boss John Mousinho. Pic: Jason Brown

Pompey boss defends substitute decision after fan criticism

John Mousinho still believes his side can score goals. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss addresses goal-scoring worries amid Southampton regrets

John Mousinho has been reunited with his former Pompey player Joe Morrell. Picture: Jason Brown

'Excited' John Mousinho hails his latest Pompey signing

Ibane Bowat has made 12 appearances for Huddersfield this season. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe/Yorkshire Post

'It happens': No regrets from Pompey boss over Ibane Bowat sale

Harvey Blair was left out of Mousinho's 20-man squad against Cardiff on Saturday.

Another set-back for wantaway Pompey man as Fratton misery continues

The flashpoint between a young Pompey fan and Cardiff's Krystian Bielik in September. Picture: Jason Brown.

Breaking Cardiff's Krystian Bielik death threat claim after Pompey fan clash
The Cardiff defender was given a two-match ban and £10,000 fine earlier this month
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Terry Devlin was gutted at the final whistle after a St Mary's defeat. Picture: Jason Brown

Pressure building as Pompey problems still obvious despite £12m spend

Nicolas Schmid was Pompey's man of the match against Southampton, according to Gaffer For A Day Jack Chapman

Gaffer for Day: I am absolutely livid, that was shambolic from Pompey

Nicolas Schmid was recalled at St Mary's - and produced a man-of-the-match display. Picture: Jason Brown

'No sulking, no moaning,': Pompey man praised after stunning recall

Pompey's players applaud the travelling fans following the 1-0 defeat against Southampton. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Southampton 1 Pompey 0: Neil Allen's verdict

Regan Poole was fuming with Pompey's second-half display against Southampton. Picture: Jason Brown

'Lacking quality': Pompey defender blasts team-mates in Saints loss

Pompey fall to a 1-0 defeat at Southampton. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey player ratings against Southampton

Fitness calls will be made on both Conor Shaughnessy and Marko Milovanovic ahead of Sunday's south-coast derby.

Pompey make four changes and spring a surprise against Southampton

John Mousinho is poised to oversee his third south-coast derby on Sunday. Picture: Jason Brown

John Mousinho plots Pompey underdogs springing Southampton surprise

Madiodio Dia will partner Regan Poole at St Mary's should Conor Shaughnessy be unavailable. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive No fears for Pompey boss over new-look defensive partnership at Saints

Lomana Lualua was in inspired form in Pompey’s 4-1 victory over Southampton in April 2005. Picture: Jonathan Brady

'Real hatred': Portsmouth skipper relishing Southampton mission

Jacob Farrell has joined Sydney FC on a season-long loan. Picture: Stephen Flynn/ProSportsImages

Pompey chief's honest Jacob Farrell admission after transfer failure

Pompey are seeking to appoint a head of performance. Picture: ProSportsImages

Why Pompey are 'hopeful' they can finally end wretched injury woes

Pompey must play eight games in 28 days when the international break is over. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Ludicrous: The crazy 28 days which could define Pompey's season

James Ward-Prowse pictured by The News as a 15-year-old in 2010. He is set to face the club where he was once a season-ticket holder on Sunday in the south-coast derby. Picture: Ian Hargreaves

From Pompey fan to Saints hero but midfielder hasn't forsaken his past

Pompey sporting director Rich Hughes, left, with Blues director Eric Eisner

Pompey chief backs 'quality' summer signing to be Championship hit

Marlon Pack was named Sky Bet Man of the Match against Lincoln in August on his comeback following knee surgery. Picture: Jason Brown

'Searched far & wide': Pompey chief on struggle to replace Marlon Pack

Luke Le Roux left Pompey by mutual consent in September after an unsuccessful 13 months at Fratton Park. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Pompey chief rues costly £1m transfer 'mistake'

Marko Milovanovic has missed Pompey's last two matches with a calf injury. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey's Marko Milovanovic injury update in race to face Southampton

Ashton Sizer in action for Pompey against Aldershot in July. Picture: Jason Brown

Mixed fortunes for Pompey's newest internationals after pair's debuts