Fans urged to Pack the Park for Ipswich
SUPPORT Pompey fans are urged to get to Fratton Park
POMPEY’S clash with Hull City may have fallen victim to the weather – but fans are urged to Pack the Park for Tuesday’s match against Ipswich Town.
Manager Michael Appleton revealed on Thursday he was ‘braced for administration’ as the club’s winding-up hearing over unpaid tax on February 20 draws closer.
But supporters say they are ready to show they can be Pompey’s 12th man on Tuesday night.
Fan Mark Mudie said the club’s loyal followers must unite and fight for the club’s future.
He said: ‘It’s about the fans showing the trust the players gave to us. They had a chance to move away last month but they decided they wanted to fight for the club. It would be nice for the fans to respond to that.
‘It would be nice to unite and show the world we are together on this.
‘If we can pack the park on Tuesday, it will go a long way to paying the bills.’
Campaign group SOS Pompey launched the Love Pompey initiative ahead of the Ipswich Town fixture, which falls on Valentine’s Day. It urges fans to express their passion for the team and the city by attending the game.
SOS Pompey’s Brendon Bone said: ‘We need to get in there and make a noise to show that we are still alive and kicking despite what’s going on behind the scenes.
‘The players and staff have gone without pay and it’s the duty of the fans to show how important they are to us.’
Pompey have waived a £2 admin charge for tickets bought on the evening of the game.
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Weather for Portsmouth
Saturday 26 May 2012
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Sunny
Temperature: 13 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 12 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South
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cebuanopete
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:25 AM'Mile-ender' well said. I think most people would agree with you, At least it gives the club more time and a chance to find maybe a new owner if thats possible considering our predicament but stay as PFC for the foreseeable future. But a win tonight would be one more step towards avoiding relegation this season depending on the points deduction and offcourse will bring in much needed funds for the club. A good crowd tonight would be fantastic. ipswich are in great form so it won't be an easy game. 2-1 to the blues.
cebuanopete
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 06:14 AM'Mile-ender' well said. I think most people would agree with you, At least it gives the club more time and a chance to find maybe a new owner if thats possible considering the state of the clubs finances at this time. But a win tonight would go some way towards beating relegation this season depending on the points deduction and how many are given to us and offcourse will bring in much needed funds for the club. A good crowd tonight would be fantastic. ipswich are in great form so it won't be an easy game for Pompey to win. 2-1 to the blues.
royal blue geezer
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10:00 PMBe there and cheer POMPEY on to three points
perrytaine
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 03:41 PMPUPPPU!! PUPPPU!!
PO48RA
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 05:16 PMWill the match be on as cold weather with frost for most of next week.
pfcbutton
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 02:33 PMbrilliant post perry, It's clear your off the drink and drugs now - good for you, sing along now PUPPPU !!
perrytaine
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:07 PMCome on lads we will get the the old girl rocking on tue;s nite and show that shower of sh1te down the road at st fairy's there's only one real football club on the south coast and it aint them! PUP
MileEnder
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:40 AMBluelagoon - i dont know why you are pushing this idea of a boycott its an idiotic idea that just hurts the club, the one who you are supposed to support. Much better to get a full house and get behind the players. Why you so keen on Plan B? Non-League football with crowds of 2500 at some minor ground in the city (no Fratton Park), no quality players and visiting places like Tonbridge Angels, Welling & Borehamwood!!! Much better to try and save the club as it is (warts & all) and slowly change it .......i think most fans want this not the pale shadow of Pompey that is Plan B. Dont get me wrong i will be one of the 2500 but all the Johnny Come Latelys will go plus a good percentage of the current hardcore following. Ive treked around the 4th Div (as was) grounds with Pompey and dont fancy that idea of treking around non-league grounds.
nobby1954
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:34 AM1MattyC Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:38 AM always going to happen. We have got the best away fans in the country. Thats better he's realise he made a mistake
nitram
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:43 AMI see the fake MattyC is back again - the real one is away and out of internet range. The fake is a sc*mmer. Ignore him.
bluelagoon
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:40 AMWell yes, some people are urging fans to Pack the Park (a News campaign which helps to sell the paper). But others are urging fans to boycott. This latter of course isn't mentioned in the News' report. Doesn't fit in. Spoils the cozy feeling. Not that I'm for a boycott. But I am for honest reporting.
nitram
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:40 AMOcuupy The Park!
MattyC
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:38 AMNever going to happen. We have got the worst stay away fans in the country.
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