‘Spend the money elsewhere’ – Portsmouth urged not to seek Fratton Park reunion with Crystal Palace hero
Pompey should spend their money elsewhere rather than pursue a potential reunion with Joe Ward at Fratton Park.
That’s the honest verdict of The News’ chief sports writer, Neil Allen, who firmly disagrees with certain sections of the Blues fan base who would love to see the defender return to the club.
Emsworth-born Ward came through the ranks of Pompey and made 96 appearances for the club – including three in the Premier League – before joining Crystal Palace in a £400,000 deal ahead of the 2012-13 season.
Portsmouth’s Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday back in hot water with EFL after further payment issues
Sheffield Wednesday could be back in hot water with the EFL amid further payment issues surrounding owner Dejphon Chansiri.
BBC Sheffield host and Sheffield Wednesday commentator Rob Straton has confirmed the Owls have once again failed to pay staff for the month of May after another delay.
Pompey announced the first stages of their Championship preparations on Thursday evening as excitement builds ahead of the new season.
The Blues confirmed a week-long training camp in Slovakia will be first on the agenda for John Mousinho’s men, who return to training on June 23rd.
Pompey announced the first stages of their Championship preparations on Thursday evening as excitement builds ahead of the new season.
The Blues confirmed a week-long training camp in Slovakia will be first on the agenda for John Mousinho’s men, who return to training on June 23rd.
Forgotten Danny Cowley signing Ollie Webber spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Cards, registering just three appearances.
Despite being second-choice behind number one Will Jaaskelainan, the Portsmouth-born stopper started the final two games of the campaign for Neil Ardley’s men, who finished 15th in the National League.
But it wasn’t enough to convince the former AFC Wimbledon boss to renew his terms with the club and was released along with 10 other first-team members.
Webber spent just one season with Woking after signing from Northern Ireland side Glentoran last summer. His departure now rules out any hope of reuniting with the Blues following his exit three years ago.
