JournalLive - Tag - portsmouth

Hartlepool United working hard to become purists

JournalLive — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

JOHN Hughes has a long-term vision for Hartlepool, but first he must deal with pressing short-term needs. Stuart Rayner reports.

Gregg Abbott shocked to see Pompey buying

JournalLive — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:30:00 GMT

GREG Abbott admits he is amazed at Portsmouth’s spending power as Carlisle prepare to face Pompey at Brunton Park this afternoon.

Break from the league offers hope of recovery

JournalLive — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:25:00 GMT

SUNDERLAND need a win at Portsmouth to exorcise the demons from their nightmare at Chelsea. Chief sports writer Luke Edwards gives his thoughts on what is a pivotal game for Steve Bruce.

Sunderland boss looking for a big reaction

JournalLive — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:25:00 GMT

STEVE Bruce is expecting Sunderland to have been shamed into a ferocious reaction to the 7-2 thrashing at Chelsea last weekend when they take on Portsmouth in the FA Cup.

Sunderland 1, Portsmouth 1

JournalLive — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:26:00 GMT

SUNDERLAND failed to pass the test Steve Bruce had set them against Portsmouth but they are learning to drive, not fighting for their lives. They will get other chances to prove they can avoid crashing this season.

Sbragia: Sunderland will not hit panic button

JournalLive — Sat, 16 May 2009 07:30:00 GMT

RICKY Sbragia says Sunderland won’t be hitting the panic button if results cast them into the bottom three this weekend.

Teemu Tainio confident Black Cats will survive

JournalLive — Sat, 16 May 2009 07:25:00 GMT

HAVING spent years dreaming of playing football in England’s top flight, Teemu Tainio is not about to let Sunderland slip out of the Premier League without a fight.