Paul Cook

Walsall fans celebrate their League Two play-off semi-final victory over Chesterfield on the pitch at the Bescot Stadium

Ex-Pompey boss' message to Walsall faithful following L2 play-off win

Enda Stevens featured 99 times for Pompey, with his last appearance being the 6-1 win over Cheltenham in 2017 that saw the Blues lift the League Two title on the final day of the season.

Ex-Pompey favourite and L2 winner told he can leave Stoke for free

David Norris celebrates scoring his last-gasp equaliser for Pompey against Southampton at St Mary's in April 2012.

When Pompey & Saints find out dates of 2025-26 south coast derbies

Matt Clarke, far right, enjoyed a hugely successful spell at Fratton Park

Pompey rivals want huge ex-Fratton favourite as relegation fears grow

Kal Naismith said he'd one day hope to return to Pompey. He could be on the move with a Scottish club chasing his signature.

Ex-Pompey man attracts interest as rivals dealt injury blow

Kal Naismith played a part in Pompey's promotion to League Two. He plays for Bristol City these days. (Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Why Pompey fan favourite won't make Fratton Park return this weekend

The FA Cup third-round draw has been made

Pompey handed trip to League One leaders Wycombe in FA Cup third round

Anthony Scully is currently on a season-long loan at League Two Colchester United

Pompey winger causing League Two side concern after latest setback

Ollie Watkins celebrates his 90th minute equaliser for Exeter against Pompey in March 2016, his first ever league goal. Picture: Joe Pepler

From a "horrible" last-minute leveller against Pompey to a national hero

Former Pompey loanee Joe Pigott

Ex-Pompey, Ipswich & Charlton striker set for 4th club in 4 years

From left: Brett Pitman, Sean Raggett, John Marquis and Craig MacGillivray

Kenny Jackett's 50 Pompey signings rated - including one 10/10

Former Pompey boss Paul Cook, left, and rival Derek Adams

Ex-Pompey boss to resume battle will former Plymouth rival

Carl Baker and Conor Chaplin celebrate promotion at Notts County in April 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

'Most random thing' - Ex-Pompey favourite bags place at golf's US Open

Who is the most successful manager at Fratton Park, in terms of win percentage?

Tony Pulis to John Mousinho: Pompey manager win percentages ranked

Pompey will bypass rounds one and two of next season's FA Cup following their promotion to the Championship

Two changes Pompey will see in FA Cup next season following promotion

Plymouth Argyle sacked Ian Foster on Easter Monday. Foster was once a coach at Portsmouth. (Image: Getty Images)

Former Pompey figure axed from manager's job after just 88 days
Ian Foster was interviewed by Pompey following their decision to part ways with Danny Cowley back in January 2023
Jordan Jones

Former Pompey boss Paul Cook in Chesterfield's win over Boreham Wood on Saturday. Pic: Getty.

‘Bottles of Peroni!’: It can only be former Pompey boss on rise again

Former Pompey striker Curtis Main

Ex-Pompey misfit sees stint abroad cut short after just six months

An emotional Matt Clarke says goodbye to the Fratton faithful on the final day of the 2018-19 season

'I became bitter' - ex-Pompey favourite on his 14-month injury hell

Former Pompey and England coach Ian Foster is set to become Plymouth boss, according to reports. Pic: Bluepitch Media / Joe Pepler

Pompey figure set to become Plymouth boss after 2017 title win

Former Pompey boss Paul Cook

Former Pompey boss emerges as 'top contender' for vacant Plymouth job

Ipswich defender George Edmundson

Transfer gossip: Pompey keen on January move for Ipswich defender

Former Plymouth, Bradford and Morecambe boss Derek Adams

Pompey agitator and ex-Plymouth & Bradford boss quits job

Pompey coach John Mousinho surveys the embarrassing FA Cup elimination at non-league Chesterfield. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages

'The worst I have seen since I’ve been here': Pompey boss blasts defeat

Chesterfield's Liam Mandeville tries to get the better of Jack Sparkes. Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire

Neil Allen's Pompey ratings after FA Cup shock at Chesterfield

Former Pompey skipper Tom Naylor scored Chesterfield's winner

'Awful. That's embarrassing' - Pompey verdict on FA Cup defeat at Chesterfield

Reading match-winner Terry Devlin has kept his place in Pompey's side for the FA Cup trip to Chesterfield. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss selects strong side for Blues reunion with former title-winning boss
John Mousinho has gone strong for Pompey’s FA Cup trip to non-leaguers Chesterfield.
Neil Allen

Pompey head to National League Chesterfield on Sunday on the back of their come-from-behind win against Reading in League One on Saturday

Pompey predicted XI and bench v Chesterfield as boss makes FA Cup stance known

Former Pompey boss Paul Cook welcomes his old side to Chesterfield in the FA Cup on Sunday: Will Matthews/PA Wire.

‘Big Pompey rolling into town’: Cook’s Chesterfield ready for League One leaders

Tickets for Pompey's FA Cup first-round trip to Chesterfield went on sale on Tuesday morning

Pompey hit with 'IT issues' as rush for Chesterfield FA Cup tickets begins

Pompey fans have the chance to purchase tickets for the Blues' FA Cup tie at Chesterfield from 10am on Tuesday

Blues given Cup ticket details as bumper away crowd set for Cambridge & Reading

Pompey v Derby will be shown live on Sky Sports

Pompey primed for TV cash boost as they target FA Cup run

Pompey's FA Cup trip to Chesterfield is to be screened live on the BBC. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images).

BREAKING: Pompey FA Cup clash to be screened live as details revealed

Former Pompey boss Paul Cool (left) is set to lock horns with current head coach John Mousinho in the FA Cup.

What Pompey boss thinks of Paul Cook with FA Cup reunion on horizon

Chesterfield quartet and former Pompey favourites L-R: Michael Jacobs, Gary Roberts, Paul Cook and Tom Naylor

‘Hello, my old friend’: Ex-Pompey favourite sums up Cup buzz as friends reunite

Paul Cook
May 12, 2015 - May 31, 2017
2 years, 20 days (751 days)

Former Pompey quartet to go head-to-head with Blues after intriguing FA Cup draw

Former Pompey boss Paul Cook

Former Pompey boss punished following three counts of misconduct

The Professionals shooting a video for their song Twenty 20 Vision at South Parade Pier in Southsea, in March 2020.
Picture: Paul Windsor

Paul Windsor's music retro: How I had fish and chips with a Sex Pistol

Pompey have to be celebrating success in League One next May. Picture: Jason Brown.

Why this has to be the season Pompey deliver promotion

Paul Cook recruited Adam Barton for Pompey in June 2015. Just 14 months the midfielder was sold to Partick Thistle.

'He was incredible': Kal Naismith's on Pompey's 'best' player under Paul Cook

Former Pompey player Curtis Main has joined Indian Super League giants Bengaluru FC

Ex-Pompey title winner snubs Wrexham for Indian Super League challenge

John Mousinho is prepared to have triallists in Pompey's pre-season - but a maximum of three. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Mousinho's triallist admission as Pompey evaluate pre-season squad numbers

Former Pompey skipper Tom Naylor has opted to drop into the National League after make 22 Championship starts last season. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey's 'winter player' swaps Championship for non-league in shock switch

Marc McNulty was Pompey's top scorer in the 2015-16 season under Paul Cook. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey favourite's withering put-down of supporter after career criticism

Kyle Bennett was Paul Cook's first signing as Pompey boss - and two years later netted in the May 2017 hammering of Cheltenham which captured the League Two title. Picture: Harry Murphy/Getty Images.

The Pompey transfer window which created history - and how Blues must emulate it

Enda Stevens celebrates winning the League Two title at Fratton Park against Cheltenham in May 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler/Digital South.

Up for grabs: Pompey and Sheffield United hero and serial promotion winner

Former Pompey defender Drew Talbot

Frozen out at Blues but Talbot to get warmer reception at Spireites v Sheff Wed

Former Pompey striker Curtis Main scored twice for St Mirren in their recent 2-2 draw with Celtic. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Snubbed former Pompey striker set to triple wages with return to EFL

Michael Jacobs.

Pompey winger lifts lid on collapsed Ipswich move and potential Doncaster switch

Ryley Towler's decision to relocate to the south coast with his partner this summer has drawn praise from John Mousinho. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Live on the south coast - or don't sign: Pompey boss' blunt warning

Paul Cook is on the brink of a return to the EFL.

Former Pompey boss set for Wembley final as he eyes EFL return

Louis Dennis is bidding for promotion with Bromley. He made eight appearances for Pompey. Picture: Joe Pepler

One-time Pompey forgotten man eyeing Football League return

Carl Baker celebrating his last promotion in May 2017 - now the 40-year-old is looking for another. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey title hero poised for more promotion success - at the age of 40

John Mousinho.

Wrong to judge Pompey boss over 'decent point' stance as season grinds to halt

Pompey fan Haydn Hollis has won the National League South title with Ebbsfleet United this season. Picture: Henry Browne/Getty Images

League title joy for the unlikeliest of Pompey fans

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