Popular Portsmouth book returns to shop shelves - three-and-a-half years after selling out

The book which kicked off the popular Played Up Pompey trilogy is back.
By Neil Allen
Published 26th Aug 2021, 19:30 BST

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Paul Merson is among 24 Pompey legends, greats and heroes who feature in the book Played Up Pompey, which is now out as a paperback. Picture: Steve ReidPaul Merson is among 24 Pompey legends, greats and heroes who feature in the book Played Up Pompey, which is now out as a paperback. Picture: Steve Reid
Paul Merson is among 24 Pompey legends, greats and heroes who feature in the book Played Up Pompey, which is now out as a paperback. Picture: Steve Reid

And this time as a paperback.

It has been more than three-and-a-half years since Played Up Pompey has been available to buy.

Written by The News’ chief sports writer Neil Allen and originally published in September 2015, the book features fresh interviews with 24 players who have gone down in Pompey history as legends, greats and heroes.

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They include Arjan De Zeeuw, Robert Prosinecki, Mick Kennedy, Paul Merson, Sylvain Distin, Ron Saunders, Guy Whittingham. Alan Biley, Lomana Lualua, Noel Blake, Mark Hateley, Hermann Hreidarsson and Alan Knight.

However, since early 2018, Played Up Pompey has been out of print and out of stock, to the disappointment of many.

Now it has been reprinted as a paperback – six years following its original release.

Priced £7.99, the book is available from Waterstones and Pompey’s club shop.

Played Up Pompey (2015) is now out as a paperback and features interviews with the likes of Arjan De Zeeuw, Robert Prosinecki, Mick Kennedy, Paul Merson, Sylvain Distin, Ron Saunders, Guy Whittingham. Alan Biley, Lomana Lualua, Noel Blake, Mark Hateley, Hermann Hreidarsson and Alan KnightPlayed Up Pompey (2015) is now out as a paperback and features interviews with the likes of Arjan De Zeeuw, Robert Prosinecki, Mick Kennedy, Paul Merson, Sylvain Distin, Ron Saunders, Guy Whittingham. Alan Biley, Lomana Lualua, Noel Blake, Mark Hateley, Hermann Hreidarsson and Alan Knight
Played Up Pompey (2015) is now out as a paperback and features interviews with the likes of Arjan De Zeeuw, Robert Prosinecki, Mick Kennedy, Paul Merson, Sylvain Distin, Ron Saunders, Guy Whittingham. Alan Biley, Lomana Lualua, Noel Blake, Mark Hateley, Hermann Hreidarsson and Alan Knight
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In addition, it can be ordered from Amazon, while copies signed by Alan Knight and Guy Whittingham are available from neil.allen@thenews.co.uk

Other former players included in Played Up Pompey are Billy Wilson, Matt Taylor, Dave Kemp, Mike Barnard, Noel Blake, Norman Piper, Ricardo Rocha, Lindy Delapenha, Alan McLoughlin, Alan Rogers, Andy Awford and Ron Newman.

The book also launched sequels Played Up Pompey Too (2017) and Played Up Pompey Three (2020).

The complete trilogy is available as a bundle for a special discounted price of £36 plus P&P. Please contact neil.allen@thenews.co.uk

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Meanwhile, Pompey: The Island City With A Football Club For A Heart also remains on sale from Waterstones, Pompey’s club shop and Amazon.

Signed copies are available from neil.allen@thenews.co.uk

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