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Hibernian are trusting a former Pompey analyst to get their transfer strategy right. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

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

Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy with Pompey twin brother Josh Murphy, then playing for Cardiff City, in 2018. Pic: Getty

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

Paul Dummett (left) and Matt Ritchie (right) celebrate Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Brighton in February 2017

Matt Ritchie saw it all at Newcastle before securing Portsmouth return

Paul Merson guided Pompey to the 2002-03 Division One title after arriving on a free transfer from Aston Villa

Harry Redknapp names his greatest-ever Pompey signing

Matt Ritchie on a return visit to Fratton Park in January 2022 for Charlton's League One visit to PO4

Pompey faithful all say same thing followng Newcastle decision

Newcastle's former Pompey talent Matt Ritchie (centre) before Allan McGregor's Testimonial match between Rangers and Newcastle United at Ibrox Stadium, on July 18, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group).

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

Eddie Howe has taken up the option on Matt Ritchie's contract to keep him at St James' Park until the summer of 2024. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images

No emotional Pompey homecoming for Gosport son just yet

Matt Ritchie is reportedly set to sign a new one-year deal at Newcastle Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Pompey reunion looks increasingly unlikely for former Fratton favourite

Jason Pearce.

Former Pompey defender reveals managerial aspirations after Charlton promotion

Matt Ritchie's Newcastle contract expires next month Picture: Finney/Getty Images

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

Matt Ritchie, right, with Toon boss Eddie Howe Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images

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

Hayden Carter.

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

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe celebrates with Matt Ritchie following the Toon's recent Premier League win against Wolves Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images

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

John Mousinho Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images

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

Mitch Brundle, left, in action for Dagenham & Redbridge in 2019. He has just become the youngest manager in the top seven tiers of English football at Dover. Mark Fletcher/MI News.

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

Newcastle midfielder Matt Ritchie Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

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.

Mark McMahon

Eddie Howe. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

'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 Pepler

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

According to reports, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, right, is willing to let Matt Ritchie leave St James' Park in January Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

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

Matt Ritchie's days as a Newcastle player look to be coming to an end Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Newcastle open to offers for Pompey academy graduate Matt Ritchie

One of my better columns, according to many readers

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

Matt Butcher pictured against Mahlon Romeo when Pompey and Accrington met at the Crown Ground in October. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

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

Former Pompey defender Eddie Howe is unveiled at Newcastle. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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

Eddie Howe at Pompey

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

Former Pompey midfielder Richard Hughes. Picture:Steve Reid

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

Eddie Howe. Picture: CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Pompey defender Howe approached by Celtic

Some fans want Pompey to try to appoint Chris Wilder as manager after leaving Sheffield United on Saturday. Picture: OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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

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

Will Rooney

Our readers have been posing questions on the future of Kenny Jackett - and Pompey. Picture: Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages

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

Pompey boss Kenny Jackett at today's game at Northampton

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

Eddie Howe. Picture: Scott Heavey/PA Wire

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

Paul Cook is a free agent, but realistically will not be coming back to Fratton Park in the immediate future. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey reality check - forget Eddie Howe or Paul Cook

There's anger among fans and uncertainty at Fratton Park at present

The justifiable fury clouding judgement over where Pompey stand

"We apologise unreservedly to the Premier League, to Manchester City and to all those helping to promote Black Lives Matter," wrote Burnley FC (Photo: Shutterstock)

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 Hutchings

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

Brett Pitman has been frozen out at Pompey. Picture: Joe Pepler

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

Jordon Ibe, left, is pictured in action against Manchester City last August. Could he now also play against Moneyfields in the same season? Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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

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

Kenny Jackett is now the 23rd longest-serving manager in the Premier League and Football League. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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

Kenny Jackett is now the 23rd longest-serving manager in the Premier League and Football League. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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

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

Pompey talisman Pitman seeking another improbable promotion

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

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

Brett Pitman celebrates with Matt Ritchie and Callum Wilson after securing the Championship trophy

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

David James saves a penalty from Everton's former Pompey striker Yakubu during the 2008-09 season

James: Pompey boss ranks among my top two

Lee Bradbury joins his Hawks team to celebrate his side's Hampshire Senior Cup victory at St Mary's Picture: Chris Moorhouse

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

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

The biggest test Pompey face this transfer window

Gareth Evans in action against Bournemouth. Picture: Shaun Boggust

Evans: Pompey deserved better against Cherries

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe. Picture: Shaun Boggust

Howe: Pompey gave Cherries tough test

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

Pompey boss Kenny Jackett Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey boss wants to excite supporters

Lomana Lualua celebrates scoring against Bournemouth with Benjani in 2007

Pompey v Bournemouth: friendlies revisited

Kal Naismith in pre-season action against the Hawks. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey to host Cherries amid friendly changes

Eddie Howe

Howe backs Pompey to improve on last season

Paul Cook. Picture: Joe Pepler

Cook lauds Pompey attacking style

Danny Rose made his Fratton Park debut in today's draw with Bournemouth Picture: Joe Pepler

Cook pleased with Pompey display

Michael Smith, right, is congratulated for his goal in the 3-3 draw with Bournemouth Picture: Joe Pepler

May secures draw in six-goal thriller

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