Michael Appleton
Luke Rodgers to depart Portsmouth?
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton confirms that experienced striker Luke Rodgers is close to leaving the club.
Nov 7, 17:24
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton distances himself from Blackpool rumours
Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton insists that he has had no contact with Blackpool, despite being heavily linked to the managerial vacancy at Bloomfield Road.
Nov 7, 11:02
Report: Michael Appleton favourite for Blackpool post
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton is reportedly on the verge of taking over at Blackpool.
Nov 6, 12:44
Chris Maguire hit by knee injury
Sheffield Wednesday striker Chris Maguire's reported loan move to Portsmouth is cancelled after the player suffers a knee injury.
Oct 30, 13:45
Michael Appleton focused on Portsmouth
Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton insists that he is ignoring speculation linking him with the vacant managerial jobs at Burnley and Bolton Wanderers.
Oct 16, 06:17
Akos Buzsaky joins Portsmouth
Former Queens Park Rangers midfielder Akos Buzsaky joins Portsmouth on an a one-month contract.
Oct 2, 13:40
Portsmouth hand trials to Luis Boa Morte and Akos Buzsaky
Luis Boa Morte and Akos Buzsaky join Portsmouth on trial as manager Michael Appleton looks to strengthen his squad.
Sep 27, 15:59
Portsmouth sign Gabor Gyepes
Former Cardiff City and Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Gabor Gyepes opts to join Portsmouth on a short-term basis.
Sep 7, 16:15
Michael Appleton mulling Amine Linganzi move
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton wants to add new blood to his small squad and he is considering offering Blackburn Rovers midfielder Amine Linganzi a second trial at the club.
Aug 27, 22:18
Simon Eastwood signs for Portsmouth
Goalkeeper Simon Eastwood signs for Portsmouth on non-contract terms.
Aug 14, 16:15
Michael Appleton slams "unprofessional" owners for cutting his transfer budget
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton calls the club's potential new owners "unprofessional" for backtracking over his transfer budget.
Aug 13, 16:28
Portsmouth prepare to field triallists
Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton will cast his eye over a number of triallists in a pre-season friendly tonight.
Aug 1, 18:16
Michael Appleton reveals Shaun Derry interest
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton admits that he is keen to bring Shaun Derry back to the club this summer.
Jul 23, 13:10
Portsmouth leave for pre-season without senior players
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton reveals that he will be travelling to Spain for pre-season without any of his senior professionals as the club look to sell their high earners.
Jul 16, 12:30
Michael Appleton hoping to ship out high earners
Portmouth boss Michael Appleton is hoping to move on some of the highest-paid players at the club to reduce the wage bill.
Jul 14, 16:55
Portsmouth ponder move for West Bromwich Albion's Luke Daniels?
Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton reportedly considers a loan move for West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Luke Daniels.
Jun 28, 11:54
Michael Appleton wants Kelvin Etuhu stay
Kelvin Etuhu will be offered a two-year contract by Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton.
May 23, 06:57
Contenders for West Bromwich Albion job
Roy Hodgson's decision to take charge of England has left West Bromwich Albion seeking a new manager. Here, Sports Mole brings you the early contenders for the Hawthorns role.
May 1, 17:56
Michael Appleton: 'We could lose entire squad'
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton admits that the club face major changes in the summer.
May 1, 00:44
Luca Scapuzzi returns to Manchester City
Manchester City youngster Luca Scapuzzi has his loan spell at Portsmouth cut short and returns to the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 19, 13:26
Preview: Portsmouth vs. Crystal Palace
Portsmouth may find themselves relegated against Crystal Palace tomorrow. Here, Sports Mole examines their chances of fighting of the threat of the drop for another game.
Apr 16, 19:38
Michael Appleton not giving up hope
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton still believes that his side have a chance of Championship survival, albeit a very small one.
Apr 14, 20:29
Portsmouth debt reaches £58m
Portsmouth's administrators reveal debts of £58m, £20m higher than the club's deficit when it last came out of administration in October 2010.
Apr 11, 22:15
Michael Appleton preparing for relegation
Michael Appleton concedes that Portsmouth are likely to be relegated from the Championship this season.
Apr 11, 07:34
Michael Appleton prevented from offering new deals
Michael Appleton reveals that he is currently prevented from offering a trio of Portsmouth players new deals.
Mar 30, 03:54
Michael Appleton: Brilliant Portsmouth can stay up
Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton expresses his delight at his team's 2-0 win over Hull City and remains positive over their survival prospects.
Mar 27, 23:05
Portsmouth 2-0 Hull City
Portsmouth rise off the bottom of the Championship table with a 2-0 win over Hull City at Fratton Park.
Mar 27, 21:46
Michael Appleton blasts strike duo
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton blasts the fitness of strikers Kanu and Benjani.
Mar 27, 07:15
Portsmouth retain key players
Portsmouth make it clear that they plan to fight relegation by holding on to their key players.
Mar 23, 07:29
Michael Appleton: Portsmouth are united through crisis
Michael Appleton says that he is hopeful that Portsmouth will be pulled out of their financial crisis.
Mar 2, 11:39
Keith Hill: No sympathy for Portsmouth
Barnsley manager Keith Hill slams Portsmouth spending habits and insists he has no sympathy for the club's current plight.
Feb 18, 20:04
Michael Appleton: Players remain focused
Michael Appleton says that his Portsmouth players are approaching the Birmingham City game as "normal".
Feb 7, 11:56
Michael Appleton slams referee after defeat
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton believes referee Kevin Friend allowed opposition players to influence his decisions during his side's 1-0 defeat to West Ham.
Jan 14, 21:06
Dave Kitson pledges allegiance to Portsmouth
Dave Kitson plays down reports linking away from Fratton Park.
Jan 12, 08:38
Michael Appleton: We had Chelsea worried
Michael Appleton says that Portsmouth put up a good fight against Chelsea yesterday.
Jan 9, 06:50
Preview: FA Cup - Chelsea vs. Portsmouth
Chelsea meet their 2010 FA Cup final opponents Portsmouth for the third-round tie in the domestic competition on Sunday.
Jan 6, 16:44
Mid-season report: Portsmouth
Sports Mole assesses Portsmouth's progress halfway through the season.
Jan 3, 15:00
Portsmouth fear ten-point penalty
Championship club Portsmouth face a ten-point deduction if they cannot pay off their lingering debts.
Dec 15, 05:51
Michael Appleton wants improvements
Michael Appleton is demanding an improvement from his new Portsmouth squad.
Nov 19, 23:45
Result: Watford 2-0 Portsmouth
Michael Appleton's reign at Pompey begins with defeat at Watford.
Nov 19, 17:57
