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Post by ninjamike on May 8, 2022 14:40:09 GMT
A sleeping giant is about to reawaken, its been many years of struggles, administration, financial problems that had seen Portsmouth Football club drop down the English Football pyramid. Not since the days of lat40's and early 50's have Portsmouth been at top of football English League Champions in 1949-49 season and 1949-50 season with the likes of Jack Froggatt and Jimmy Dickinson.
Betwen 2003 - 2010 they enjoyed good times in the Premier League won the Fa Cup played in the UEFA Cup under Harry Redknapp then a drop down the leagues and financial problms.
Now the club look to rise again under new manager "Ninjamike" and will be playing in the Superleague 2 against some big clubs in Everton, Leeds United, Red Star Belgrade and Steaua Bucharest.
The boss is currently compiling a list of players to build his squad, and the club busy with expansion plans for Fratton Park.
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Post by ninjamike on May 13, 2022 0:01:25 GMT
Pompey have completed their squad lineup for the Superleague 2 season, manager "Ninjamike" has signed in his players and the squad now have 20 players eager for the new season to start. Tibault Courtois and Kasper Schmeichel will fight for the Keepers jersey giving good competition from two top class keepers.
The defense looks good with Soyuncu, Ajer and Kalas likely to form a back three, Sensi will provide the defensive midfield qualities for the team with Sancho, Mario and Fred providing the attacking midfield qualities.
Kalvin Philips will in there challenging for a place and youngster Luka Romero, the attack looks strong with Ederson Cavani, Paulo Dybala and Raul Jimenez providing the goals and creativity. There are 3 young 22 year old strikers to develop in Antony, Nketiah and Adebayo, much for the Pompey fans to excited about and give the club a good chance of a positive season.
The boss has not yet dropped any hints on playing style and formation, but the players have been working hard on the field trying several options of play.
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Post by ninjamike on May 30, 2022 17:24:48 GMT
A fiery match between Pompey and Romanian side Steaua Bucharest at Fratton Park, but Pompey came through winning the match 2-1 to delight of the Pompey fans. Raul Jimenez put on a super show with both goals and taking Man of the match, Steaua showed alot of dissent with two players sent off, a player spitting and some awful tackling....
Pompey boss "ninjamike" was delighted with the result and after hearing the Steua manager Raingod's comments after the match replied with this...
"Well it seems Steaua boss is bitter his team lost, but if you play with some poor discipline you deserve what you get."
It llooks like this could be the start of a fierce rivalry between the managers, could we have a fergie v Wenger on our hands?
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Post by ninjamike on Jun 24, 2022 8:56:11 GMT
Portsmouth FC have been struggling in the European Superleague 2 sitting just above relegation zone, the team did put on a good home performance on Wednesday to earn a 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund fighting back from 2-0 down.
Jaden Sancho continued his good form with another goal, and Kalas was on target too with a goal, the team did play well but manager "Ninjamike" is demanding more from his players.
The boss called his players in for extra training and set-out his plans to change formation that was seen on the training ground, we have learned that the boss wants to trade some players and reshuffle his team and hopes to improve performances.
No indications as yet to who might be on the manager's radar....
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Post by ninjamike on Jun 30, 2022 13:55:46 GMT
Turmoil at Fratton Park after the club went down 2-1 in Sofia last night despite controlling much of the game and being the better side, a defeat which drops them into the relegation zone and a manager under pressure.
Players were called in to the club this morning for a crisis meeting after the defeat, many on social media say the team needs change in tactics, defensively Pompey have the best defense in the division but not scoring enough goals and hanging onto leads has been the problem.
Surely the manager "Ninjamike" needs to look at his tactics and play and change things otherwise the club are seriously in relegation trouble, Raul Jimenez the only striker really scoring goals.
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Post by ninjamike on Jul 1, 2022 0:54:58 GMT
Busy day for Pompey as manager "Ninjamike" as reported had his players in extra training allday working on passing and attacking football and change in formation for the team. The players have been put through their paces in a new look 3-4-3 so at last for the fans Raul Jimenez will be supported in attack he has 7 goals this season and club's top scorer, the manager is a big fan of Antony and seen today he was working hard in the formation along with Ederson Cavani.
Its thought that Sancho and Mario will be key in midfield and pushing forward to support the front three, although we understand the boss is looking at other midfield targets from around Europe. Ajer was seen organising the defense and looks likely to be key at centre back working the back three. We also learned that Ben Chilwell is now back in favour and likely to be a key player.
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Post by ninjamike on Jul 9, 2022 12:06:31 GMT
 Pompey boss admites season has not gone to plan, the club were hoping to challenge for promotion and have been stuck down near the bottom of the league. In recent game manager "NINJAMIKE" switched formation and tactics and results starting to improve, the club have moved up to 7th place but 8pts of automatic promotion spots.
The team played very well midweek to beat AC Sparta Prague 5-1 in their best performance of the season, tonight the team are playing league leaders Red Star Belgrade in what is expected to be a very tough match.
Boss has made no changes as Raul Jimenez and Ederson Cavani are both still out and did not travel with the squad, Antony and Dybala will look to provide the goals and Sancho/Eriksen partnership in midfield to supply the attacking play. |
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Post by ninjamike on Aug 14, 2022 0:03:24 GMT
 Pompey fans delight with the 2-0 win over Inter Milan, and with Steaua Bucharest beating Red Star, Pompey have moved into the 2nd automatic promotion spot. Now all eyes on Wednesday and its in Pompey's hands....
Cristian Eriksen with the 1st goal and an own goal got the important points, Cavani and Dybala were busy in the attack, Soyuncu pulled strings in defense and the team got the job done. Not a vintage performance but the most valuable 3pts this season, and now only 1 defeat in 10 matches has almost lifted the club to promotion.
Romero ans Sancho will miss Wednesday's crunch match, there are going to big changes end of season with some players not making their required minutes so the boss will be making list of players he wants to bring in ready for next season but importantly a win over Sparta Prague to finish a positive season for the club. |
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Post by ninjamike on Aug 17, 2022 20:47:56 GMT
 Delight for Pompey fans although at the 90th minute tonight it looked like they had blown promotion when news came in that Red Star Belgrade had won, and Pompey drawing 2-2 at Sparta Prague. But then came Ederson Cavani in the 93rd minute to score the winner and send players and fans into crazy celebrations along with manager "Ninjamike".
Pompey have been in great form winning their last 5 matches and just 1 defeat in 10 matches which lifted them from lower in the table to a surprise promotion and excitement for top flight football next season.
Jimenez and Dybala finish on 11 goals each, with 9 for Cavani and 7 for Antony, Sancho and Sensi have been immense in midfield with 17 tackles and 16 tackles respectively. Both also top the club's passing stats with Kalas the standout defender.
Now the boss can look towards next season and strengthening his squad. |
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Post by ninjamike on Aug 23, 2022 15:00:14 GMT
 Pre Season and Pompey players excited looking forward to their debut in the top flight, after a last gasp run for promotion saw them win promotion to the European Superleague 1.
the club have stated their intentions with Fratton Park work underway to take capacity to 30,000, and improving the Club Shop for revenue, Training Ground and Academy are also being upgraded along with Pompey's scouting network.
We understand the boss is currently working with his staff on new look formation and tactics for the new season, Dybala finished last season as top scorer with 11 goals. 22 year old Brazilian Antony had a good debut season finishing with 7 goals and much is expected of him this season.
Cristian Eriksen was the best midfielder with 6 goals and good passing, 18 year old Mexican Luka Romero had a great debut season with 48 passes. Jaden Sancho led the way with 55 passes with 18 tackles and Sensi with 57 passes and 16 tackles.
Sancho alrhough not a defensive midfielder proved his quality and defensive duties, Fred also had a good season and young Gravenberch developed well in the season.
Tomas Kalas led the defense with 41 tackles, Soyuncu and Chilwell were a key part of Pompey's success and three are likely to form backbone of defense in the new season.
Former Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw has been added to the squad, in attack Patrik Schick and Gareth Bale have been added to the squad. Bale helped Manchester United win the European Cup with 2 goals and the MOM so Pompey fans are excited to see him in a Pompey shirt. Czech striker Schick bring quality and a knack for goals.
More signings may be imminent....... |
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Post by ninjamike on Aug 25, 2022 14:42:25 GMT
Pompey looking good for the new season, Conor Gallagher has proved his fitness and has a future at the club, news signings Luke Shaw, Patrick Schick and Gareth Bale have met and trained with their new team mates and settled in and meeting the fans.
Luka Romero is back and ready to go in the midfield, the club are awaiting to see if transfer of Eriksen to Ajax will go through before saturday, Pompey have an arranged friendly at Fratton Park with Italian giants Juventus.
Manager "Ninjamike" seems to be sticking with the 3-4-3 formation they used last season but with new signings, it will be a different looking team on Saturday with Shaw, Ajer, Gallagher, Sensi, Gravenberch, Eriksen(if still here), Romero, Schick, Dybala and Bale as the outfield players.
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Post by ninjamike on Sept 25, 2022 11:33:22 GMT
 Pompey settling well into the top flight after winning promotion last season, surprising everyone sitting in 3rd place after 4 matches with the 3-3 draw in Barcelona last night and a good fightback from 2-0 down.
Pompey more than matched their illustrious opponents and had Patrik Schick been more accurate could have even stolen the match, Dybala, Gravenberch and Chilwell scoring Pompeu;s goals. Schick was Pompey's best player but should really have scored some goals, Luka Romero had a good match in the midfield, Ajer played well enough in defense and Courtois was in good form between the posts.
Pompey have only 1 defeat in 4 games and playing some good football, Gareth Bale has started his career well with 8 goals in 8 games in all competitions at the club, Schick, Dybala and Elanga all have 3 goals each and playing well. Romero is the top player in midfield with 31 passes so far this season, Soyuncu laeding the way in defense and the fans seem very happy with the performances. |
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Post by ninjamike on Oct 9, 2022 14:45:29 GMT
Pompey continue their climb through ESL, after winning promotion last season the club are now on points with ESL 1 leaders Paris St Germain after an impressive 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid last night with goals from Dybala, Chilwell and Gareth Bale scoring his 11th goal in 10 game since joining the club.
Pompey have won 3 and drawn 1 of their 5 games in the ESL 1, the second highest scorers and 3rd ranked defense in the division and manager "NINJAMIKE" is doing a great job with his team. Hanging onto Gravenberch is tough at the moment with Manchester United chasing the midfielder, Romero, Sancho and Sensi are having a great season in the midfield alongside Gravenberch.
Schick and Dybala are working well with Bale, and Courtois in goal having one of his best seasons.
can the club keep up with their performances?
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Post by ninjamike on Oct 15, 2022 23:13:25 GMT
Well Pompey fans were entertained at Anfield saturday night with a hard fought 7-6 win over Liverpool to keep them 2nd place in the ESL 1.
The crazy scoring started when Gareth Bale gave Pompey the lead on 4 minutes with a header, Liverpool them came back into the game and took a 2-1 lead. Patrick Schick brought Pompey back into the match equalising on 44mins, it was 2-2 at halftime then the crazy 2nd half took over to the delight of the fans.
Paulo Dybala gives Pompey a 3-2 lead on 49mins, when Liverpool hitting back on 65mins, then 5 minutes later they took 4-3 lead and went further ahead to 5-3 lead on 76mins leaving Pompey a mountain to climb to get back into the match. Substitue Elanga came on and pulled Pompey back in the game on 79mins with a great strike, before midfielder Sensi equalised for 5-5 on 83mins but the scoring was not finished when Liverpool again took the lead and went 6-5 up in the 90th minute. Some of Pompey's fans started leaving the ground, but those who remained were soon jubilant and dancing around when Gareth Bale came to the rescue scoring a double brace on 91 and 93 minutes to snatch the game for Pompey 7-6, incredible.
At the end of the match the exhausted Pompey players celebrated with the travelling fans and manager "NINJAMIKE" who seemed exhausted himself and gave this statement:-
"That was one of the craziest games I have seen, delighted with how my players fought for the win but dont want too many matches like that in the future."
Really proud of my team and how well we fought back, unlucky Tim.
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