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Portsmouth move to re-sign Portuguese defender Rocha
Sep 3rd
Portsmouth are poised to re-sign Ricardo Rocha, while boss Steve Cotterill is looking to add another couple of players on loan.
The Portuguese defender was offered a new contract over the summer but it was unclear whether he would accept following Pompey's relegation from the Premier League.
Cotterill also spoke with Rocha to make sure the 31-year-old retained a desire to play at Fratton Park.
"It's been a game of bluff a bit but one we've ended up winning," he told The News.
"At the end of the day, by saying 'don't come' I thought it might work out in the long More >
Portsmouth move to re-sign Portuguese defender Rocha
Sep 3rd
Portsmouth are poised to re-sign Ricardo Rocha, while boss Steve Cotterill is looking to add another couple of players on loan.
The Portuguese defender was offered a new contract over the summer but it was unclear whether he would accept following Pompey's relegation from the Premier League.
Cotterill also spoke with Rocha to make sure the 31-year-old retained a desire to play at Fratton Park.
"It's been a game of bluff a bit but one we've ended up winning," he told The News.
"At the end of the day, by saying 'don't come' I thought it might work out in the long More >
Portsmouth signing Lawrence: So difficult leaving Stoke
Sep 3rd
Portsmouth signing Liam Lawrence admits it was a wrench leaving Stoke City.
The 28-year-old signed by fax from his Republic of Ireland training camp in Dublin on deadline day as part of a deal which also saw Dave Kitson move to Pompey and Marc Wilson come the other way.
"I did have to think about it," he confessed to The Sentinel, "and it took me to the last few minutes of the transfer window for me to do it.
"Stoke has been the best four years of my career.
"I came down here from Sunderland and listened to the manager talk about More >
Portsmouth striker Nugent in Blackpool sights
Aug 30th
Portsmouth striker David Nugent is in the sights of Blackpool.
The Blackpool Gazette says Nugent is the latest striker to be linked with a move to Blackpool.
Portsmouth frontman Nugent was on loan at Burnley last season and has plenty of top-flight experience.
With relegated Pompey struggling in the Championship, and Nugent one of the bigger earners at the club, Pool would appear to have a chance of signing him.
The 25-year-old hails from Merseyside and started his career at Bury before moving on to Preston, where he was capped by – and scored for – England.
Portsmouth paid £6m for Nugent's services two years ago More >
Portsmouth seal deal for veteran Kanu
Aug 27th
Sky Sports News reports striker Kanu has penned a new three-year contract at Portsmouth.
Former Arsenal and West Brom forward Kanu is yet to play for Pompey this season due to a dispute over his deal at Fratton Park.
However, Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou says the 34-year-old Nigerian has agreed a new contract.
Kanu's commitment to Pompey will provide a welcome boost to the club, who have struggled so far this campaign.
Portsmouth seal deal for veteran Kanu
Aug 27th
Sky Sports News reports striker Kanu has penned a new three-year contract at Portsmouth.
Former Arsenal and West Brom forward Kanu is yet to play for Pompey this season due to a dispute over his deal at Fratton Park.
However, Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou says the 34-year-old Nigerian has agreed a new contract.
Kanu's commitment to Pompey will provide a welcome boost to the club, who have struggled so far this campaign.
Portsmouth sign keeper Flahavan
Aug 27th
Portsmouth have signed goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan on a month-long deal.
The 32-year-old made 340 starts for Southend before joining Crystal Palace in 2008 where he spent time on loan at Oldham before being released.
He has been training with the club for the last month and goes into the squad for Saturday's game against Cardiff.
He is the brother of former Pompey keeper Aaron Flahavan who was killed in a car crash in August 2001 after playing over 100 games for the club.
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Portsmouth sign keeper Flahavan
Aug 27th
Portsmouth have signed goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan on a month-long deal.
The 32-year-old made 340 starts for Southend before joining Crystal Palace in 2008 where he spent time on loan at Oldham before being released.
He has been training with the club for the last month and goes into the squad for Saturday's game against Cardiff.
He is the brother of former Pompey keeper Aaron Flahavan who was killed in a car crash in August 2001 after playing over 100 games for the club.
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Portsmouth on verge of clinching new deal for Kanu
Aug 27th
Portsmouth are close to resolving their contract wrangle with Kanu - paving the way for the veteran Nigerian to play against Cardiff on Saturday.
Former Arsenal striker Kanu has yet to make an appearance for Pompey this season due to the dispute, which has lasted all summer.
Administrator Andrew Andronikou told The News: "We are hopeful of announcing something about Kanu.
"All things being equal, we could have him registered and playing on Saturday.
"The manager and the player get on very well, it has just been a case of solving the contract issue."
Portsmouth on verge of clinching new deal for Kanu
Aug 26th
Portsmouth are close to resolving their contract wrangle with Kanu - paving the way for the veteran Nigerian to play against Cardiff on Saturday.
Former Arsenal striker Kanu has yet to make an appearance for Pompey this season due to the dispute, which has lasted all summer.
Administrator Andrew Andronikou told The News: "We are hopeful of announcing something about Kanu.
"All things being equal, we could have him registered and playing on Saturday.
"The manager and the player get on very well, it has just been a case of solving the contract issue."
