Portsmouth manager Avram Grant handed 18-year-old academy defender Leonard Sowah his first start in this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa at Fratton Park.

WIGAN missed a golden opportunity to ease their relegation worries as they were held to a goalless draw by an already-relegated and understrength Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant looks set to be without striker Aruna Dindane for their Barclays Premier League trip to Wigan tomorrow night.

Portsmouth will have Aruna Dindane available for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham at Wembley before the Ivory Coast striker triggers an appearance clause in his loan agreement from Lens.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant has just 13 fit first-team players going into his side’s Premier League clash with Blackburn at Fratton Park tomorrow.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant is without striker Aruna Dindane for his side’s home clash with Premier League title-chasers Chelsea tomorrow.

Portsmouth will again check on the fitness of England goalkeeper David James (calf) ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash against Hull.

A YEAR can be a long time in football.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant welcomes defender Ricardo Rocha back from a two-game ban for the trip to Liverpool on Monday night.

Portsmouth will be without midfielders John Utaka and Hassan Yebda for tomorrow night’s Premier League clash with Birmingham at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant has made two changes to a side staring relegation in the face after they became the first Premier League club to enter administration yesterday.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant made five changes to his starting XI for the Barclays Premier League clash against Sunderland at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant is set to welcome midfielder Jamie O’Hara back into his side for the Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester City on Sunday.

Striker David Nugent could make a surprise return for Portsmouth in tomorrow’s home Premier League clash with West Ham after his loan deal at Burnley expired.

Portsmouth have not ruled goalkeeper David James out of their FA Cup fourth round clash with Sunderland tomorrow, despite the England international reportedly being on the brink of a move to Stoke.

Portsmouth must do without Jamie O’Hara for tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round replay at Coventry under the terms of his loan deal with Tottenham.

On-loan midfielder Jamie O’Hara looks set to return to the Portsmouth side for their Premier League trip to Fulham on Saturday.

Portsmouth will not be allowed to play on-loan Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara in their FA Cup third-round tie against Coventry at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth midfielder Jamie O’Hara will serve a one-match ban for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premier League clash against Arsenal at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth midfielder Jamie O’Hara is suspended for the Barclays Premier League clash against Arsenal at Fratton Park on Wednesday.

West Ham defender James Tomkins comes into the team for the Premier League clash against Portsmouth in place of Danny Gabbidon today, who was out with a hamstring problem.

Portsmouth hope to welcome back goalkeeper David James for their vital Premier League visit to West Ham on St Stephen's Day.

Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul returns from a one-game ban for his side’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at Fratton Park tomorrow lunchtime.

Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul serves a one-match ban for his side’s trip to Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea tomorrow.

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James looks set to return between the posts for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Sunderland.

Portsmouth duo Papa Bouba Diop and Kanu have both signed new contracts at the Premier League club today.

Portsmouth travel to Arsenal tomorrow without midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who faces a possible three to six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

JAMES MCFADDEN scored an injury-time penalty to earn Birmingham a dramatic victory over Portsmouth at St Andrews.

Anthony Vanden Borre is still waiting for international clearance to make his Portsmouth debut ahead of the Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams could ring the changes for tomorrow’s clash with Arsenal after yesterday's 4-1 capitulation to West Ham.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams made three changes to the side which lost at Bolton last weekend in an attempt to snap a three-game winless streak.

TONY ADAMS was as honest as they come as a player with Arsenal.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams will be without Younes Kaboul (ankle) and John Utaka (hip) for the trip to Bolton.

Portsmouth midfielder Armand Traore is a major doubt for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to West Brom.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams opted for a one-man attack for his side’s crucial UEFA Cup clash in Germany.

PAUL INCE has remained steadfast in backing his Blackburn side during their recent struggles, but yesterday the Guv’nor’s patience finally snapped.

Portsmouth came back to earth from their UEFA Cup glamour tie with AC Milan to scuffle for precious Premier League points – minus both midweek goalscorers in the starting line-up against Blackburn.

Striker Jermain Defoe and midfielder Niko Kranjcar are back in contention for places in the Portsmouth team at home to Blackburn on Sunday but skipper Sol Campbell (toe) is likely to miss out again.

Portsmouth’s fears that Jermain Defoe and Lassana Diarra would need surgery have lifted after both players were examined by specialists.

JERMAIN DEFOE is facing the possibility of surgery that could rule him out for six weeks as Portsmouth manager Tony Adams contemplates fielding a weakened team for the club’s clash with Italian giants AC Milan in the UEFA Cup on Thursday.

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Portsmouth are hopeful Jermain Defoe will have recovered from a calf injury sustained on England duty to face Hull at Fratton Park tomorrow but skipper Sol Campbell (toe) and midfielders Lassana Diarra and Niko Kranjcar (both ankle) are out.

TONY ADAMS has warned Portsmouth owner Alexandre Gaydamak that he will quit as manager if the club sells Jermain Defoe — or any other players he wants to keep — in the January transfer window.

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