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Bognor Regis Town FC snap up two former Pompey Academy youngsters released by the club.

Both 19 year old striker Dan Smith, and 18 year old midfielder Freddie Read have been signed by Bognor.

London born Dan Smith scored 12 goals in 19 games for them on loan last season, before joining Irish club Cork City also on loan, making 8 appearances. He also made his Pompey debut in January this year in the Checkatrade Trophy against Southend Utd.

Southsea born Freddie Read made 3 loan appearances for Bognor, and 6 for Gosport Borough last season, as well as making his Pompey debut in the Checkatrade Trophy against Arsenal Under 21's, last December.

 

Two players in, and one player out today !!

Matt Clarke has finally completed his transfer to Premier League side Brighton , for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £4 million, with add ons, which should take it up to £5 million in total. He has signed a four year contract, and whilst extremely sorry to see him go, I really wish him the very best of luck for his future. A very talented player. Apparently, Pompey have to hand over 20% of the fee to his former club Ipswich Town.

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Talking of Ipswich Town, Pompey have just completed the signing of their 25 year old striker Ellis Harrison on a three year contract for an undisclosed fee believed to be £450,000.

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Finally, we have at last completed the free transfer signing of 27 year old centre half Paul Downing from Blackburn Rovers on a three year contract. We apparently beat Doncaster Rovers to his signature.

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More than 10,000 supporters have now joined the Blue Army by securing their 2019/20 Pompey season ticket

This milestone has been achieved earlier than last summer and includes more than 1,000 new season ticket holders.

Fans who want to purchase a seat, but were not season ticket holders for the 2018/19 campaign, must now wait until Wednesday, July 3. This is because all previously available seats have now been snapped up.

Alternatively, you are advised to register your interest in a 2019/20 season ticket, giving you an email straight to your inbox at 9am on Wednesday with a direct link to secure your seat.

Supporters who have yet to renew their season ticket need to act quickly.

Their seat will only be reserved until 5.30pm on Friday, June 28 – at which point the early bird period of prices also comes to an end.

Pompey chief executive Mark Catlin said: “We have, once again, received an amazing response from our supporters.

“To have sold more season tickets than at this stage last year is fantastic and shows that we are on course to beat last season’s impressive total.”

 

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Pompey have a fight on their hands to sign Blackpool defender Curtis Tilt.

That’s according to The Sun's transfer gossip expert Alan Nixon in today’s copy of the paper.

The report claims the Blues are chasing 6' 3" Curtis Tilt to bolster their central-defensive options.

However, the 27-year-old would apparently cost Kenny Jackett’s men ‘a sizeable fee’ while his wage demands could also be a problem.

Tilt was born in England and is of Jamaican descent.

Pompey target George Edmundson of Oldham Athletic has signed for Glasgow Rangers.

 

Matt Casey Pens Professional Deal.

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Matt Casey has signed his first professional contract with Pompey.

The 19-year-old 6' 8" centre-back has penned a one-year deal, with the club holding an option for an extra year.

Casey appeared three times for the first team last season, appearing in Checkatrade Trophy victories over Arsenal U21s, Southend and Peterborough.

 

Ryan Williams makes Pompey return, as Blues bring in Australian winger.

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Ryan Williams has returned to Fratton Park on a two-year deal.

The 25-year-old Australia international winger will officially join Pompey on July 1 when his Rotherham contract expires.

He previously made six senior appearances for the Blues as a teenager after progressing through the youth system. He has since played for Fulham, Barnsley and Rotherham. 5' 8" in height, and quite a speedy skilfull winger.

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Sean Raggett Arrives On Loan.

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Pompey have signed 6' 6" central defender Sean Raggett on a season-long loan from Norwich.

There is no option for the 26 year old player – who had a stint at Rotherham last term – to be recalled by his parent club.

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Blues boss Kenny Jackett said: “The additions of Sean and Paul Downing have strengthened our defensive options and give us good competition in that area.

“He’s played all of his career as a left-side centre-half and is someone I’ve followed since his non-league days.

“We’re delighted to bring him to Pompey and very much look forward to working with him next season.

“He’s a very determined person and is just coming into his prime. He’ll be looking at this as a big opportunity to progress.”

Raggett came through the ranks at Dover and made more than 100 appearances before signing for Lincoln in the summer of 2016.

He has played twice for the Canaries and appeared alongside fellow Blues newcomer Ryan Williams while on loan at Rotherham last season.

 

Portsmouth hand trial to former Luton and Falkirk striker Aaron Jarvis.

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21 year old, 6' 2" striker having been released by Luton at the end of last season has arrived at Fratton Park on trial. He spent the second half of last season on loan to Falkirk FC.

 

Former Academy Duo Head To Finland

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Former Pompey Academy scholars James Whiting and Oscar Johnston have signed for Finnish club Pallo-Iirot.

Their new club compete in the Kakkonen League, the second division of men's football in Finland.

Pompey would like to wish both players all the best in the next steps of their respective football journeys.

 

Kenny Jackett has confirmed today that 28 year old right back Nathan Thompson is definitely leaving Pompey at the end of his contract on 1st July.

Foregone conclusion really that he would depart, and I'm sure that he will be snapped up by a Championship team in the near future. Wish him well.

 

Record-Breaking Season Ticket Sales

Almost 14,000 seats sold during early bird period.

A record number of Pompey fans purchased a 2019/20 season ticket during the early bird period.

Almost 14,000 supporters have already snapped up their seat – higher than at this stage of any other year since the Blues exited administration.

They will be hoping to see Kenny Jackett’s side go one step further than last term by securing promotion to the Championship.

Any season ticket holder who has not renewed their seat will now have it released for general sale.

 

Portsmouth lead the race to sign Rangers midfielder Ross McCrorie on loan deal.

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RANGERS midfielder Ross McCrorie is set to leave Ibrox on loan as Portsmouth and Shrewsbury Town eye a deal until the end of the season.

Light Blues boss Steven Gerrard has added seven players - including Steven Davis and Joe Aribo - to his squad this summer and McCrorie could find his chances of first team football limited in the coming months.

Portsmouth are the favourites to clinch a deal for McCrorie as the 21-year-old gets set to head south of the border to continue his development after making 50 appearances over the last two terms for Rangers.

Pompey narrowly missed out promotion to the Championship last season and Fratton Park boss Kenny Jackett is set to beat Shrewsbury to the signing of McCrorie this summer.

At 6' 3", he can play both defensive midfield and at centre half. Has played at international level from Under 15's up to under 21's for Scotland. He is captain of Scotland Under 21's.

Apparently, Pompey have also requested an option to buy the player. McCrorie and his representatives will fly to the south coast on Friday in a bid to try and thrash out some sort of an agreement.

His twin brother Robby is also on Rangers books as a goalkeeper.

 

Apparently, Barnsley have tabled a 'substantial bid' to Coventry for ex-Portsmouth favourite Conor Chaplin.

Former Luton striker Aaron Jarvis departs from Fratton Park, after failing to impress Kenny Jackett after a weeks trial.

Pompey may let midfielder Louis Dennis depart (hopefully for a fee !) once they have signed a replacement.

Reserve keeper Luke McGee who is pushing for a transfer away from Fratton Park to seek first team football elsewhere, is not included in Pompey's squad due to travel to Dublin.

 

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Rangers midfielder Ross McCrorie has moved to Portsmouth on loan for the coming season.

Neither club have yet confirmed the switch, but Football Scotland reported on Friday that the 21-year-old has signed a one-year loan deal, rejecting the chance to join Sunderland instead.

The outlet believe that the English League One side will also have first option to buy the player next summer should Rangers decide to sell him. Apparently, he can be recalled by Rangers in January 2020.

 

Dion Donohue: Mansfield Town sign former Portsmouth midfielder

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League Two side Mansfield Town have signed ex-Portsmouth midfielder Dion Donohue on a two-year-deal.

The former Chesterfield player joined Pompey in 2017, but was not offered a new contract by the League One club at the end of last season.

Donohue, 25, scored one goal in 14 appearances in 2018-19.

He is the third signing of the summer by the Stags following the arrivals of Andy Cook from Walsall and Nicky Maynard from Bury.

 

Portsmouth, Wycombe and Cambridge eye loan move for Norwich City winger

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Norwich City winger Diallang Jaiyesimi looks set for a season-long loan ahead of the new campaign and Portsmouth, Wycombe and Cambridge United are all interested in the youngster according to Sky Sports.

The twenty-one-year-old was sent out on a season-long loan last season to Yeovil Town, but his campaign prematurely ended after he ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament during a 1-1 draw with MK Dons in September.

He managed eleven outings for the Glovers and scored two goals before returning to Carrow Road for surgery.

Born in London, and originally from Dulwich Hamlet's Aspire academy, he joined Norwich City in 2016. The 5' 9" winger/attacking midfielder/striker is according to Wiki "athletic, powerful with a physical presence, really quick, he can play on the left or right and can play the number 10 position".

 

2019/20 Season Tickets: Sold Out.

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Portsmouth Football Club are pleased to announce that season tickets for the 2019/20 campaign, reaching the 14,500 sales cap.

Tickets for home league matches in the first half of the season – up to and including Ipswich on December 21 – are available to purchase online here or by calling the ticket office on 0345 646 1898 (option one).

Commercial director Anna Mitchell said: “We’re delighted to have sold so many season tickets for the forthcoming campaign.

“It is a fantastic show of support and can only provide a boost for Kenny Jackett and his team as they strive to win promotion from League One.