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Former Pompey, Bournemouth, and Cardiff City figure lands job at Hibs

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Pompey winger’s pride in Newcastle brother - and thanks owed Prem side

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Matt Ritchie saw it all at Newcastle before securing Portsmouth return

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Harry Redknapp names his greatest-ever Pompey signing

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Pompey faithful all say same thing followng Newcastle decision

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The picture over Ritchie’s future after Pompey fans left dreaming of return

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No emotional Pompey homecoming for Gosport son just yet

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Pompey reunion looks increasingly unlikely for former Fratton favourite

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Former Pompey defender reveals managerial aspirations after Charlton promotion

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A key factor in what former Pompey favourite does next is revealed

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'A very strong desire to play' - Toon boss on ex-Pompey favourite's future

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Ex-Pompey man's decision to fight at Blackburn pays off amid Newcastle interest

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Actions of ex-Pompey favourite hailed as he helps diffuse Newcastle situation

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Not man we wanted and a massive gamble - but time to get behind new Pompey boss

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Hawks boss Doswell pits wits against youngest manager in top seven tiers

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Former Blues favourite opens up on Newcastle situation amid talk of January exit

Matt Ritchie has spoken about his situation at Newcastle amid reports that he is set to leave St James’ Park in January.

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'Feelings of guilt and letting people down': Newcastle boss relives Pompey pain

Richie Barker signed Wes Fogden for Pompey in January 2014 - but was sacked two-and-a-half months later. Picture: Joe Peplerplaceholder image

'From Eddie Howe to Barker and goose excrement': Wes Fogden on his Pompey shock

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Toon 'open to offers' for Ritchie who would love Blues return before retiring

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Newcastle open to offers for Pompey academy graduate Matt Ritchie

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20 years on ... still Bone Idle and still gossiping about Pompey

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How Eddie Howe has aided Danny Cowley's research on Pompey-linked Matt Butcher

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Newcastle boss dismisses renewed Pompey link-up with Liverpool sporting director

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Remembering the Pompey nightmare which could be the making of a managerial great

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Why a former Pompey favourite is key to Eddie Howe's Celtic negotiations

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Ex-Pompey defender Howe approached by Celtic

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Chris Wilder, Eddie Howe, Michael Appleton and Ryan Lowe - the names Portsmouth ...

Chris Wilder, Eddie Howe, Michael Appleton and Ryan Lowe.

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Lampard or O'Driscoll as Pompey boss, Jackett's future - Your questions answered

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Jackett's future called into question as Pompey fans demand change

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Isolated and alone: Celtic target on making of his managerial career at Pompey

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Pompey reality check - forget Eddie Howe or Paul Cook

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The justifiable fury clouding judgement over where Pompey stand

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Burnley FC has condemned the 'White Lives Matter' banner flown above Etihad Stad...

Richard Hughes made 165 appearances for Pompey - and now serves as Bournemouth's technical director. Picture: Allan Hutchingsplaceholder image

Former Pompey pair lead way in Premier League after volunteering pay cuts at Bou...

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Howe explains how Pitman started training with Bournemouth after being frozen ou...

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Could a £15m ex-Liverpool starlet be on the way to Moneyfields later this month?

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Why might Scotland ban under 12s from heading footballs and will the rest of the...

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Portsmouth's Kenny Jackett on the rise after longest-serving boss Jim Bentley qu...

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Jackett on the rise after longest-serving boss Jim Bentley quits Morecambe

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Pompey talisman Pitman seeking another improbable promotion

Brett Pitman celebrates his 83rd-minute winner against Coventry which made it eight-straight wins. Picture:Joe Peplerplaceholder image

Portsmouth talisman Brett Pitman seeking another improbable promotion after Bour...

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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe: I wouldn't be here had it not been for Portsmouth'...

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James: Pompey boss ranks among my top two

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Bradbury happy to repay Hawks' faith with his '˜biggest achievement'

Pompey centre-back Matt Clarke is destined for bigger things. Picture: Joe Peplerplaceholder image

The biggest test Pompey face this transfer window

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Evans: Pompey deserved better against Cherries

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Howe: Pompey gave Cherries tough test

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Pompey 1 Bournemouth 2 '“ Neil Allen's match report

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Pompey boss wants to excite supporters

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Pompey v Bournemouth: friendlies revisited

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Pompey to host Cherries amid friendly changes

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Howe backs Pompey to improve on last season

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Cook lauds Pompey attacking style

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Cook pleased with Pompey display

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May secures draw in six-goal thriller

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