Michael Appleton

Former Blues boss is set to be handed first role since departing Charlton Athletic earlier this year.

Ex-Portsmouth boss 'lined-up' by Manchester United

Former Pompey defender Greg Halford

Former Pompey, Cardiff City and Rotherham United star free agent at 39

Ronan Curtis cannot believe Pompey's 3-3 draw against Coventry at Fratton Park in August 2019. Picture: Robin Jones/Digital South

Pompey's 20 worst matches since they last competed in the Championship

Erik Huseklepp had a disappointing loan spell at Birmingham in 2011-12 after being told to join by Pompey. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

'Birmingham was a regret, I wanted to stay at Pompey': Erik Huseklepp

Liam Walker was at Portsmouth in the 2012/13 season. Twelve years on he has signed for a club playing European football. (Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Former Pompey and Notts County midfielder signs for European club

Carl Dickinson first joined Pompey in the 2011/12 season. He is now the assistant manager of a fifth tier club in England. (Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Former Portsmouth, Leeds United and Barnsley man lands management job

John Akinde played for Pompey in 2013 but failed to score. He did score on his return to Fratton Park in 2016 however. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

Danny Cowley makes decision at Colchester as ex-Pompey man released

Pompey are close to a return to the Sky Bet Championship. They've not played in the division for nearly 12 years. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Where are they now? The last Pompey team to play in the Championship

Portsmouth's rivals to 'hold further talks' with managerial candidate

Pompey promotion rivals Derby County are closing in on a deal for highly-rated Charlton player Corey Blackett-Taylor

Pompey transfer envy as Derby, Charlton & Oxford make key moves

Former Pompey keeper Lewis Ward

Charlton eye ex-Pompey player who failed to make Fratton Park grade

‘Under the cosh’: Former Pompey boss’ honest view of Fratton return

Colby Bishop thought he had won it for Pompey

'How did we not win that?' - the Pompey reaction to draw with Charlton

Changes are anticipated with injury and selection considerations for John Mousinho against Charlton.

Pompey predicted XI v Charlton: 3 changes from Cup defeat with big calls to make

Charlton registered their seventh straight Fratton Park victory with a 3-1 success on New Year's Day, costing Danny Cowley his job. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'I don't believe in bogey teams': Pompey boss doesn't fear Charlton hoodoo

Blackpool's Owen Dale made 50 appearances for Pompey last term during a season-long loan. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Former Pompey loanee puts family tragedy behind him to score on league comeback

Owen Dale returned to league action following family heartbreak to net in Blackpool’s victory over Stevenage.

Neil Allen

Former Pompey attacker Ashley Harris is back in football after joining Bosham. Picture: Allan Hutchings

How Bosham have helped ex-Pompey starlet finally rediscover love for football

Former Pompey boss Michael Appleton has big expectations after being unveiled as Charlton's new head coach. Picture: Dave Howarth/CameraSport

Former Pompey boss' big expectations after unveiling at rivals

Former Pompey boss Michael Appleton has been named Charlton head coach. (Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport)

Looks who’s back! Former Pompey boss makes return at League One rivals

Former Pompey left-back Harvey Hughes has joined Blackpool following his Fratton Park release. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Ex-Pompey youngster earns himself Championship move after Fratton rejection

Former Pompey defender David Unsworth has been linked with the vacant manager's job at Oxford United. Picture: MARTYN HAYHOW/AFP via Getty Images

Report: former Pompey defender emerges as Oxford United managerial contender

Michael Appleton has been sacked as Blackpool head coach with the Tangerines in a relegation battle. Picture: Isaac Parkin/PA Wire.

Ex-Pompey boss sacked by struggling Blackpool for a second time

Owen Dale will remain at Pompey for the rest of the season.

LATEST: News over Pompey future of Blackpool loanee amid fears of January recall

Owen Dale.

Pompey favourite delivers surprising Owen Dale stance over potential recall

Owen Dale

UPDATE: News over Blackpool winger staying at Pompey beyond January window

Pompey's on-loan Spurs youngster Dane Scarlett

'We don't know' - Pompey boss' response to loanees' FA Cup availability

Pompey fans have had their say on Owen Dale's possible January recall by Blackpool.

Pompey fans deliver verdict on possible Blackpool recall for Owen Dale

Pompey fans have had their say on Owen Dale’s possible January recall by Blackpool.

Pepe Lacey

Owen Dale.

LATEST: Pompey fear losing Dale as Blackpool weigh up recall

Owen Dale (right) celebrates with Tom Lowery (left) after scoring Crewe's fourth goal in a 4-2 win over Swindon in December 2000. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Now 16 years and still going strong - popular Pompey playing double-act reunited

The News understands that Owen Dale has completed his move to Pompey Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

'Done deal' but Pompey to wait before confirming Owen Dale move from Blackpool

Pompey target Owen Dale Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Blackpool boss adds weight to winger's impending Blues move with latest comments

Colby Bishop has signed a three-year deal at Pompey after arriving for an undisclosed fee last week

What Michael Appleton said - or didn't say - about Colby Bishop's move to Blues

West Brom youngster Josh Griffiths has been heavily linked with a move to Pompey this summer Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Why Pompey target Josh Griffiths is rated so highly

Danny Cowley oversees the first day of training at Pompey's Roko base. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Triallists, tans but no strikers as Pompey boss breaks new ground on first day

Former Pompey boss Michael Appleton has been appointed Blackpool's new manager Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Ex-Pompey boss makes managerial return at former club Blackpool

Only seven names were registered for Pompey as they faced Bolton in a pre-season friendly in 2012.

Where are seven Pompey players left with club on brink of liquidation in 2012?

Former Pompey boss Michael Appleton has quite his role at Lincoln.

Ex-Pompey boss quits Lincoln City

Ronan Curtis scores Pompey's winner against Lincoln after Imps keeper Jordan Wright's failure to hold on to Sean Raggett's effort from the edge of the box Picture: Barry Zee

How Appleton reacted after keeper error hands Pompey win

Pompey v Lincoln

Live RECAP as Pompey come out on top in five-goal see-saw second half

Ronan Curtis has been dropped after Pompey's fine 3-0 success over Rotherham on Tuesday. Picture: Joe Pepler

Danny Cowley largely retains winning Pompey side for visit of Lincoln

Pompey take on Lincoln today in League One.

Pompey v Lincoln: team news, what's been said, key stats and form guides

Former Pompey striker John Marquis is out of contract at the end of the season.

Appleton makes Marquis admission as striker prepares to make Pompey return

Jake Eastwood made one appearance for Pompey this season during an emergency loan move from Sheffield United

Lincoln eye emergency move for ex-Pompey stopper to ease keeper crisis

Aiden O'Brien is pushing for a starting spot after dropping to the bench at Crewe.

Predicted Pompey line-up v Ipswich: One change and big switch on the bench

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton

L1 gossip: Ex-Pompey boss claims Ipswich are the ‘best side in the division’

John Marquis. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Lincoln boss fumes as ex-Pompey striker blanks with side on relegation fringes

Former Pompey skipper Brian Howard drives forward against Crawley in December 2012. Picture: Ian Hargreaves

Brian Howard: We were sold a dream at Pompey - but it became a nightmare

Dion Charles has swapped Accrington for Bolton Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

L1 latest - Pompey watch on as Bolton and Lincoln land top striker targets

Morgan Whittaker is set to join Lincoln City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Latest: Rivals to land £700,000 striker as promotion chasers face losing key man

Morgan Whittaker. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Pompey rivals hunt for £700,000 attacker | ex-Barca youngster puts L1 on alert

Lincoln City manager Michael Appleton. (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com).

Lincoln City boss' forceful response to loss to former club Pompey

A general view of Lincoln's Sincil Bank. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Live RECAP as Pompey make it five wins on spin at Lincoln

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton, left, and Pompey head coach Danny Cowley

Appleton's far less of a showman - managers assessed ahead of reunion

Pompey boss Danny Cowley has predicted a difficult evening against Lincoln tomorrow, despite the hosts' indifferent form. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Why Pompey boss is wary of threat posed by former 'overachievers' Lincoln

Former Pompey boss Michael Appleton. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Gossip: Former Pompey boss on managerless Stockport County's radar