Introduction
If you've been following this blog you will recall that I thought it would be interesting to track the story of Portsmouth FC during 2012 on a day-to-day basis through those tweeting using the hashtag #Pompey.
When I started on January 1st 2012 it seemed like quite a good idea - but I wasn't sure if I would be able to see it through the month let alone the year!
The good news is that I've completed January and February, I'm now all geared up for March.
You can see the #Pompey tweets from January by clicking on the link below where you can also read a little bit more about this project:
January 2012 #Pompey tweets
You can see the #Pompey tweets from February by clicking on the link below:
February 2012 #Pompey tweets
So, here is the story of Portsmouth FC for March 2012 as told by you on Twitter and as I saw it unfold.
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Note 1: the most recent tweet for each day is shown first in the lists below, so to read them in the order they appeared in the Twitter timeline start at the bottom.
Note 2: the tweets listed below are those of the accounts shown in bold text and the views/opinions expressed are theirs and not mine. I've not asked anyone's permission to record tweets here so let me know if you have any concerns about me doing that or if you'd like to just contact me and say 'hi' then I am @PompeyChicken on Twitter.
31/03/2012
@iepeach Towards the end reminded me of that awful Orient cup game at home when Yoshi was in goal. #Pompey
@wordsfailme For 60 mins, I was at a loss at how we were behind. By the end, #pompey were well beaten.
@pompeyvoice How pride can turn to despair in the space of a week #Pompey
@MattWestbrook If this is the great escape I think we may have tunnelled in to the Gestapo's head quarters by accident. #Pompey
@BarrettJonny One of the worst footballing days of my life. #pompey
@JimBobBatchelor #Pompey man of the match gotta be the steward who saved me from bein locked in bog
@PORTSMOUTHFCLEE I'm going to lie down in a dark room #Pompey
@PORTSMOUTHFCLEE I'm so low I feel like captain nimo #Pompey
@pompeyvoice Refusing to clap the team off for that #Pompey
@redtrainers We'll file that one under 'and then the roof fell in' #Pompey
@tinalouise59 Oh dear :( #Pompey
@BarrettJonny I feel sick #pompey
@chimer1898 wtf?!! #pompey
@jamesdemellow Div 3 here we come... #Pompey
@sjs1956 #Pompey thank god for the whistle
@ShippSport F.T #Pompey 1 Burnley 5. Painful.
@officialpompey Austin completes his hat-trick after a quick break-away #pompey
@officialpompeyGoal: #Pompey 1 Burnley 5 (Austin 90+6 mins)
@officialpompey Pearce's poor back-pass is latched onto by Austin, who round Ashdown and deposits into the net #pompey
@officialpompey Goal: #Pompey 1 Burnley 4 (Austin 90+3)
@officialpompey Six minutes added time - not sure six hours would be enough today #pompey
@officialpompey Austin takes advantage of dithering in the #Pompey box to finish from close range
@officialpompey Goal: #Pompey 1 Burnley 3 (Austin 74)
@officialpompey Burnley sub: Austin for Paterson (52 mins) #pompey
@officialpompey Edgar swings the ball into the box and Ings glances it home #pompey
@officialpompey Goal: #Pompey 1 Burnley 2 (Ings 47)
@FrattonFaithful Getting plenty of joy on the right and have been the better side. Just need more end product. I'm sure we'll win. #kissofdeath #pompey
@officialpompey Half Time: #Pompey 1 Burnley 1
@officialpompey Attendance: 15,739 #pompey
@officialpompey #Pompey hit back immediately as Varney bursts clear down the right and lays the ball back for Norris to lash home from close range
@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 1 (Norris 19) Burnley 1
@officialpompey McCann's corner found its way to Trippier on the edge of the box and the defender drilled home a low shot from the edge of the box #pompey
@officialpompeyGoal: #Pompey 0 Burnley 1 (Trippier 16)
@officialpompey#Pompey subs: Rocha, Etuhu, Scapuzzi, Harris, Futacs
@officialpompey #Pompey team v Burnley: Ashdown; Ben Haim, Halford, Pearce (c), Rekik; Allan, Thorne, Norris, Ward; Maguire, Varney
@X_LindseyLou_X The Perfect Quote For #Pompey It's not the despair: I can cope with the despair. It's the hope thats what's killing me. -John Cleese
@pn_neil_allen Obviously people having the money is an issue and not a criticism. Any questions contact @pompeytrust @tomdearie or visit Trust bus. #Pompey
@Supermum0239PFC I am not going to be made to feel guilty because I choose not to invest £1,000 to part buy #Pompey. My opinion is just as valid as anyones.
@RosClarkie Some mixed views on @pompeytrust current plans. Whatever u think these guys should be respected for their passion & dedication #Pompey
@pn_neil_allen Gaydamak, Al Fahim, Al Faraj, Chainrai & CSI ruined #Pompey while tyre kickers fail to buy. So why some negativity over a fans' buy out?
@MarwellDeZeeuw Surprised some #Pompey fans not giving the @pompeytrust a chance.This is a real opportunity.Alternatives?Chanrai?Storrie? No club? No thanks
@Supermum0239PFC Match day! Safe journey #Burnley fans. Always enjoy the banter with away fans. 3 points #Pompey
30/03/2012
@Bunkybowers I'll offer free advice to anybody interested in buying #Pompey. Steer clear of Peter Storrie #toxic
@solentsport #pompey Birch final.....Confirms club has money to get through to May, but says there 'will' be a Club come September
@BBCRadioSolent NEWS - #Pompey Administrator Trevor Birch tells @BBCRadioSolent the club will defintiely be in existence next season.
@solentsport #pompey Birch cont...Club currently in debt to the tune of £50m, which far exceeds value of club
@solentsport #pompey Birch cont..Any successful deal with Administrator would then have to deal with Guydamak separately if they want to develop car park
@solentsport #pompey Birch cont....Balram Chainrai is an option to take on the club
@BBCRadioSolent NEWS - #Pompey Administrator Trevor Birch reveals former Chief Exec Peter Storrie is trying to put together a consortium to buy the club.
@BBCRadioSolent Birch: "There are 2 or 3 other parties interested at this stage", but wouldnt rule out fans Buy-Out if they can pass due dilligence. #pompey
@BBCRadioSolent BREAKING NEWS - #Pompey Administrator Trevor Birch tells @BBCRadioSolent a fans Buy-Out Scheme launched today could be a viable option.
@kgosney Tickets for Pompeys remaining games are running out. I urge everyone to get theres and stockpile as much as they can. #packthepark #pompey
@PN_MatthewBrown Lots going on already @pompeytrust launch bid to buy #Pompey http://ow.ly/9Yg7w & queues form outside petrol stations http://ow.ly/9Yg8D
@BBCRadioSolent @pompeytrust talking all things #pompey on @bbcradiosolent from 9 for an hour with Trevor Birch. Can the fans save the club? 96.1FM
@markacheson We have Scott Mclachlan of #Pompey Supporters Trust on live webchat at http://portsmouth.co.uk at 3pm. Join in with questions or views #savepfc
@pompeytrust The fruit of months of labour, let's do this. #savepfc RT @pompeylive News: #Pompey fans launch bid to buy the club - http://ow.ly/9YecU
29/03/2012
@mickwill There was a massive turnout for Tony [@PompeySwiss] at his funeral today! He would have been proud of his #Pompey family & community today!
@pn_neil_allen Tony Goodall believed in the #Pompey community and the Pompey community clearly believed in him judging from superb turn out at his funeral.
@solentsport #Pompey boss Michael Appleton says he's expecting Football League to sanction an extension to Chris Maguire's loan from #DCFC til end of ssn
@redtrainers People of Britain. There is a shortage of Portsmouth Football Club. I say we panic buy #Pompey #PANIC
@officialpompey So everyone's aware @LukeVarney11 and @18Kitson are fake accounts #pompey
@BalramChanrai @officialpompey @LukeVarney11 @18Kitson Thank you, duly noted. #Pompey #PFC
@Lord_Palmerston It might be helpful for #Pompey if the panic-buying craze extends to football. Anyone got a number for Francis Maude?
@Bunkybowers "At the end of the day, you can only do what owners ask you to do. I brought the club a lot of success” Peter Storrie #Pompey #allonmyown
@Bunkybowers Former Portsmouth chief Peter Storrie would relish return to club - course he would. Still money to be made... http://t.co/B3jIZl3x #Pompey
@lsa_blues peter storrie needs to take his wife's advice and stay well away from #pompey http://tinyurl.com/7ygp9uz
28/03/2012
@BBCRadioSolent #Pompey Administrator Trevor Birch will take your questions LIVE on @BBCRadioSolent this Friday from 9am. Call 0845 3030961. Listen 96.1FM.
@PN_MatthewBrown This should be interesting to all #Pompey fans. A live web chat with @pompeytrust on Friday at 3pm at http://Portsmouth.co.uk via @markacheson
@pompeyrabbi I've not worn a watch since famous #Pompey 2-1 win over Oxford in 1984. Celebs for 2nd smashed the timepiece my gran had given me day before
@pompeyrabbi Devastated to realise that #pompey 10 point deduction means we cannot now reach the play offs with maximum points from remaining matches.
@pompeyzoe Still on a high from last night #Pompey #FanPowerStadium
@Necromancer24 Still feeling Bouyant over last nights win, plus the sun is out again #Pompey!!!
@PompeyCal Lovely day again! Pompey win at home last night, now to push on & get another 3 points on saturday #wewillneverdie #pompey #fanpowerstadium
27/03/2012
@ABCheatle It's a four horse race. #drfc #pompey #ccfc and #bristolcity. Only one will survive. I don't see #nffc or #millwall going down.
@PompeyRyan92 The thrill is as much in the battle as it is in the victory... the day is Portsmouth's, now we march onto Saturday. TO VICTORY! #pompey #pfc
@HeyGeno Good result. We must follow it up Saturday. #pompey #momentum need to win all home games. Try nick draw away where we can.
@officialpompey Full Time: #Pompey 2 Hull 0
@officialpompey Attendance: 14,751 #pompey
@pompeyvoice Greatest footballing moment this year rekik putting his hairband back & sorting his hair out whilst running down wing with the ball #Pompey
@officialpompey Half Time: #Pompey 2 Hull 0
@ryanburrowsBU Message to the Football League: can we play all our games on Tuesdays from now on? #Pompey
@officialpompey Thorne cuts the ball back for Ward to lash home #pompey
@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 2 (Ward 25) Hull 0
@officialpompey The Scot is on fire tonight and opens the scoring with a lovely angled lob over Mannone #pompey
@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 1 (Maguire 21) Hull 0
@Supermum0239PFC Tannoy at #Pompey has a sense of humour Abba Money, Dire Straits, Simply Red Moneys too tight to mention pmsl
@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Rocha, Etuhu, Scapuzzi, Harris, Futacs
@officialpompey #Pompey team v Hull: Ashdown; Halford, Rekik, Pearce (c), Ben Haim; Allan, Thorne, Norris, Ward; Maguire, Varney
@ABCheatle We're on the precipice. Nothing less than six points between now and 5pm Saturday will be good enough for #pompey. No ifs. No buts.
@Matt_Smith78 Match day whoop whoop! #pompey #fanpowerstadium #FrattonPark #PackThePark
26/03/2012
@GarrodChristian #Pompey are top in the #fanpowerstadium ! Let's go out there and win those 30k for Pompey!
@officialpompey More than 6,000 tickets remain for tomorrow night's clash with Hull at Fratton Park: http://tinyurl.com/6n9v6q5 #pompey
@pn_neil_allen #Pompey fans have lost a general. My views on the late Tony Goodall, whose funeral is Thursday. Taken from Sports Mail. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/opinion/the-pompey-general-who-lead-from-the-front-1-3666561
@pompey657mark Ready for another week of the soap opera which is #pompey
25/03/2012
@bharathshastry Brilliant victory for the #SkyBlues yesterday against #Pompey. The atmosphere and #Pompey away fans made the match extremely memorable.
@SjMaskell @FSF_FairCop Coventry Stewards OK yesterday - one even came over to us and enthused about #Pompey fans after game #nicechap
@gregorspfc Huselklepp and lawerence both playing today in the game between Birmingham n Cardiff #pompey
@PompeyChicken Good morning World! It's another sunny day on the South Coast. Football Memorabilia Fair at Fratton Park today! :-D #Pompey
24/03/2012
@pn_jordan_cross Appleton not a happy manager today. Tried to disguise it in post-match presser but he was fuming with one or two #Pompey players.
@Pompey_Royal Well done to Jamie Ashdown. Easily MOTM. Some great saves. #pompey
@Pompey_Royal Today best described as a 'Peter Marinello'. Huge expectation followed by dismal letdown. #pompey
@bobbeech Having spent much of my formative years following #Pompey in the lower leagues the next couple of seasons do not faze me #biggerpicture
@ExpressFM Full Time: Coventry 2 - 0 #Pompey
@officialpompey Attendance: 15,809 (1,588 #Pompey fans)
@officialpompey Goal: Coventry 2 (Norwood 77) #Pompey 0
@officialpompey McSheffrey does well to turn home Hussey's low cross from the left #pompey
@officialpompey Goal: Coventry 1 (McSheffrey 55) #Pompey 0
@officialpompey Half Time: Coventry 0 #Pompey 0
@officialpompey Poor wireless and patchy phone network should make covering the game stress-free #pompey
@AstorSonnen Such a big game, can feel the confidence growing again. 2-1 #pompey today.
@hammersmithblue A win today for #Pompey would have vast significance beyond the obvious 3 pts. Are we ready to own our situation?
@LovePompeyfc Biggest game of the season so far? #Pompey
@FrattonFaithful The weather is glorious - hopefully the result doesn't spoil it today! Play up #pompey
@emilysmithpfc Leaving to #RockTheRicoh shortly, it will be interesting to see who plays, nice to have a bit of competition for a change. #Pompey
@MikePafc1984 Good luck to #pompey today - huge game for u! Know u can win as u have the heart and great fans behind you! 3 points r urs! PLAY UP POMPEY!
@sharkey86 Clip of Holdsworth scoring against #Pompey on @SoccerAM and there was a Greogory Out banner behind the goal. How times have changed...
23/03/2012
@Pompeyboy66 Start everyday with a new hope, leave bad memories behind and have faith for a better tomorrow. #pompey
@Pompeyboy66 Sometimes, you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand back up taller than you ever were. #pompey
@emilysmithpfc Looking forward to #RockTheRicoh tomorrow, hopefully we can create a good atmosphere and take three points #pup #Pompey
@AndyMartindale Who got the short straw searching Westwood? RT @officialpompey: #Pompey fans to be searched tomorrow, part of pre-Olympics training exercise
@NiallCrouch Looking forward to Coventry tomorrow! Sun out, shades on wearing my #Pompey top and watching us win a hard fought match #3points #PUP
@dazza_nics I hope appleton stays for a very long time.. From what I have read from all the players.. He is the best man for the club!! #pompey
@RyanCovey1 Buzzing for coventry away tomorow! Great escape is well and truely on after tuesdays game! Let's have it!! #PUP #pompey
22/03/2012
@officialpompey Former #Pompey forward Terry Ryder has died aged 83: http://tinyurl.com/7ey67ep
@pn_Emma_Judd Former #pompey chairman Vladimir Antonov has been re-bailed over alleged fraud with Bancas Snoras in Lithuania. Via @pn_Rory_McKeown.
@solentsport #pompey also extend current loan of WBA midfielder Scott Allan for another month
@pn_neil_allen #Pompey sign 20-year-old forward Luca Scapuzzi and 17-year-old left-sided defender Karim Rekik on one-month loan from Man City.
@solentsport #pompey sign Man City pair - striker Luca Scapuzzi and central defender Karim Rekik - both on a month's loan
@solentsport Gábor Gyepes and Tom Williams both on trial at #pompey, as current free agents they could be signed after today's loan deadline at 5PM
@solentsport Appleton also confident of signing 2 players on loan before the 5PM deadline today #pompey
@solentsport #pompey boss Michael Appleton has ruled out any further players leaving the club today
@pn_neil_allen Appleton admits he is hoping to bring in at least one player in on loan before 5pm deadline. #Pompey
@pn_steve_wilson Appleton says 'a few things bubbling' before 5pm deadline. Expects a couple of players in for #pompey and none leaving
@pn_neil_allen Appleton confirms Tom Williams is on trial for a few days at #Pompey
@pn_neil_allen There's a new face out there at #Pompey training - along with Gyepes. Outfield player but don't recognise him.
@PN_MatthewBrown Good to see the players at Fratton Park. Seem to be in good spirits. #Pompey
@pn_neil_allen #Pompey training just started. Pearce and Ward both present. Encouraging!
@pn_neil_allen Emergency loan window closes at 5pm. Appleton hopeful no-one leaving #Pompey but some may come in. Will keep you all updated through day.
@HeyGeno be great if we can end the day with no more players leaving and perhaps a couple in? #pompey
@TMOR_London In 2006 with 10 games to go #Pompey were 8 points off safety prior to the greatest of great escapes unfolding.
@PompeyCal Will everyone @officialpompey please ignore all phone calls, faxes and emails today from any other club! #pompey #savepompey
@Paul_A_Foster Emergency loan window closes today. talk yesterday was that it looks like no-one will leave #pompey @portsmouthnews will follow the action
@Pompey_Royal Wife says I'm obsessed with possible #pompey great escape. Told me if I don't stop she's going to send me to Coventry.
21/03/2012
@Chris_the_Twit @bbc5live just announced Blackpool have failed in a bid for varney #pompey
@officialpompey #Pompey have sold nearly 1,000 tickets for Saturday's crunch clash at Coventry: http://tinyurl.com/7vmg4ga
@DelenaPFC Still buzzin from last night!!!! #Pompey
@Signings_TDD Blackpool are attempting to loan Luke Varney from Portsmouth before Thursdays deadline. #BlackpoolFC #Pompey
@TonyDogTrainer Looking at #Pompey remaining fixtures, the miracle escape is a genuine possibility
@alexread11 Honestly, last night was brilliant. Still on a high from it. Well done Blues. We're proud of you! #Pompey
@pn_neil_allen Appleton confident Joel Ward will remain at #Pompey despite Ipswich talks.
20/03/2012
@pn_neil_allen Appleton confirms Gabor Gyepes is on trial with #Pompey at present. A Hungarian international defender and ex-Wolves and Cardiff.
@ABCheatle I shall sleep well tonight. #pompey
@duncanowen What a result!!! #pompey #wewillneverdie #greatescape2012 #toomanyhastags
@iepeach You have to admit this #pompey roller coaster is a bit fun sometimes :)
@TheChief657 The hope is back, this is dangerous. Maybe, just maybe we can do it #Pompey
@PompeyChicken FT #Pompey 4-1 #BCFC, Ashley Harris got big cheer making his first team debut, excellent management by Appleton.
@Pompeyruth That was a proper game of two halves! Still think it's too late for #Pompey to stay up but a great result nonetheless!
@Pompey_Royal message for trevor birch - we can do this but only if NO more players leave #pompey
@chalkface2009 Well done #Pompey . GD must be worth a point come the end.
@Pompey_Pages Only a point behind Doncaster Rovers and Coventry City now. Five away from safety but with a game in-hand. Also have a superior GD #pompey
@officialpompey Full Time: #Pompey 4 Birmingham 1
@officialpompey Halford runs down the right and sends in a low cross that Futacs converts at close range #pompey
@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 4 (Futacs 90+2) Birmingham 1
@officialpompey Maguire sends Etuhu through on goal and the midfielder lashes home a thunderous shot #pompey
@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 3 (Etuhu 77) Birmingham 1
@officialpompey Oops got too excited there - obviously the score is 2-1! #pompey
@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 2 (Norris 60) Birmingham 0
@officialpompey Red card: Murphy picks up a second booking for a foul on Maguire and is sent off (59 mins) #pompey
@officialpompey Quick free-kick played to Maguire, whose drilled shot is deflected into the net #pompey
@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 1 (Maguire 54) Birmingham 1
@officialpompey Attendance: 12,186 #pompey
@officialpompey Half Time: #Pompey 0 Birmingham 1
@officialpompey Zigic bundles past a couple of challenges, before firing past Ashdown #pompey
@officialpompey Goal: #Pompey 0 Birmingham 1 (Zigic 8)
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Conservative group on Ports CC withdrew motion calling for council to purchase Fratton Park at today's meeting.
@pompeyjay76 @GregHalford15 wish I could get there. Really missing footy at the month - bloody unemployment. I'll have the radio on tho. Play up #pompey
@PompeySavage Wish I could get down to fratton tonight. Get to see #pompey twice next week though!! :) #PUP
@BigALzz (Alan Pack) Off to see #Pompey vs Birmingham tonight with brother so they'll be 2 Packs in the park. #packthepark #PUP
@Matt_Smith78 Very poor show from #pompey fans, tickets are so cheap for tonight. I know not everyone can go, but if you are free tonight #packthepark
@DanBrett90 Hoping that many will turn out to pay on the gate and help fill Fratton, but it looks like selling stars has had a knock-on effect. #Pompey
@DanBrett90 8,000 tickets still remaining for tonight. Poor, very poor. In a time when the club needs support, I would have expected better. #Pompey
@officialpompey More than 8,000 tickets still left for #Pompey v Birmingham at Fratton tonight: http://tinyurl.com/859rlko
@sjs1956 5 bids for Rangers - can someone send at least one decent one our way please? #POmpey
@DanBrett90 Also the notion that he was being paid £800k for scouting and took a fee for bringing #Pompey to Sacha Gaydamak. No wonder we're in the red.
@DanBrett90 Pini Zahavi's comments open eyes of the nation - #Pompey fans unfazed. £35,000 per week for Ben Haim is ludicrous for any side.
@pompeyvoice zahavi had a deal with boro that would see him get £3 million if the yak stayed for 5 years, he left after 2 #pompey
@SjMaskell Zahavi thinks Chainrai a 'top man'. http://m.guardian.co.uk/ms/p/gnm/op/sqJQl0lRct7l0XkxrBkdEvQ/view.m?id=15&gid=football/david-conn-inside-sport-blog/2012/mar/20/pini-zahavi-portsmouth&cat=football #whowouldhavethoughtthat #Pompey
@pompeyvoice zhavi had a scouting agreement with pompey worth £800k #pompey
@PFC69 @PaulMerse Tells BBC Radio Solent that we're the best fans he's ever played under. #Pompey
@Chimes4PFC Steve Cotterill has revealed his frustration after failing to sign Luke Varney on loan. #pompey
@joemichalczuk Right time to get my #Pompey cap on - 3 points tonight a necessity - four points out of 2 games FINE going into Coventry on Saturday
19/03/2012
@pn_neil_allen So far 11,261 seats sold for #Pompey clash with Brum tomorrow night. Inc 485 visitors. Offers for fans are Four for £44 and Two for £25.
@Pompey_Pages Glad to see Tal Ben-Haim named in the Championship Team of the Week. We also named him as our Man of the Match on Saturday. #pompey
@solentsport Steve Cotterill has told BBC Nott'm that a deal to sign #Pompey striker Luke Varney has fallen through #nffc
@DanBrett90 In #Pompey news, Appleton confirms that clubs will have to pay a 'significant fee' to prize away Luke Varney. Pearce unsure on future. #fb
@pn_neil_allen Appleton admits Forest interest in Luke Varney. http://ow.ly/1i9eDk #Pompey
18/03/2012
@mickwill Roman Dubov: We invested £12 million into the club over five months http://tinyurl.com/8yostyn #Pompey
@MikePafc1984 Would like to thank all #pompey fans for a gr8 day yesturday and gr8 hospitality! Ur fans R amazing & i just hope u come thru -
@meganstewartpfc According to the Forest side on twitter, Luke Varney is set to sign/signed.. Anyone our side know anything? :L. #Pompey #nffc
@pmryderesq Whatever the rivallry #Pompey vs #Saints just remember please its only a game of football. More important issues to worry about
@pmryderesq Ahead of the derby game lets all gain a point of perspective. There are more important things in life to worry about #Pompey #Saints
17/03/2012
@officialpompey I'm sure all #Pompey fans will join us in sending our thoughts to Bolton's Fabrice Muamba and his family
@officialpompey Full Time: #Pompey 0 Bristol City
@officialpompey Attendance: 16,695 #pompey
@officialpompey Half Time: #Pompey 0 Bristol City 0
@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Webster, Etuhu, Benjani, Harris, Futacs
@officialpompey #Pompey team v Bristol City: Ashdown; Ben Haim, Rocha, Pearce (c), Halford; Thorne, Norris, Allan, Ward; Maguire, Varney
@taughtyourboyf In the pub with my pops #fatherdaughterbonding #pompey
@bean_head For a club in administration, #pompey provide a decent pie and chips. #pressofficergrubclub
@BarrettJonny Play up #Pompey. Need a Mendes moment today! #wewillneverdie #wearestayingup
@chimer1898 Right, time to get sorted out & head to FP! #3PointsForTony I'll sing extra loud for you Tony. If I can get the words out... #pompey
@Justannoyed Come on #Pompey. Series of big games coming up, let's kick start with #3pointsfortony
@PFC_Conference Tony Goodall, @PompeySwiss the current Fans Conference chairman, passed away this morning. Friend & fellow #Pompey fighter! RIP Tony
@pn_neil_allen RIP Tony Goodall, who sadly died this morning. A massive loss to #Pompey but also his many, many friends. Will be missed by us all.
16/03/2012
@pn_jordan_cross 15,500 sold for tomorrow. Critical game, cheap tickets. Get Fratton rocking for a game as big as it comes. #Pompey #believe
@Chimes4PFC Pompey have extended George Thorne’s loan from West Brom for another month. #pompey
@Chimes4PFC Stephen Henderson has finally completed his loan move to West Ham until the end of the season. #pompey
@pn_neil_allen #ff @PompeySwiss who remains seriously ill.Thoughts & best wishes.Passionate #Pompey fan who gives so much time towards making a difference.
@pn_jordan_cross 'We have been contacted by Portsmouth about players being available,' said Jewell. 'Whether we pursue that is another thing.' #Pompey
@pn_jordan_cross Ipswich paper reporting #Pompey have contacted their side over player sales. Paul Jewell quoted in the piece.
@NabilHassan79 Matt Le Tissier interview on BBC Sport website coming soon: "I know #pompey are our fiercest rivals but I want them to survive." #saintsfc
@crstig #pompey fans being obsessed with #saintsfc fans being obsessed with #pompey Anyone would think we had a rivalry….
15/03/2012
@pn_neil_allen Just to clarify #Pompey presently have squad of 18. That includes crocks Benjani and Kanu. Also Webster, three loanees and only one keeper!
@ABCheatle The Phoenix Will Rise #pompey
@pn_neil_allen @mk1paggy @JWilloughby7 @themaldenmccall 771 away fans.
@pn_neil_allen Tickets sold so far for this weekend's visit of Bristol City to Fratton - 14,868. #Pompey
@solentsport Stephen Henderson's loan move to West Ham not complete as yet but the transfer is still likely to go through #pompey
@solentsport #pompey manager Michael Appleton unlikely to make anymore loan signings ahead of Saturday's match with Bristol City
@DanBrett90 Massive 9 days for #Pompey, with two games against fellow-relegation fodder and a midweek tie with #BCFC - this week could shape our season.
@iepeach Still trust nobody and question everything #pompey
@lyzchambers #Pompey Plan B - never going to work! Will never be agreement with all groups, fans. Minefield of disagreements! No history and NOT Pompey!
@ABCheatle Mullins has joined Reading on loan for the rest of this season. All part of the big plan ... trim that wagebill. #pompey
@ShippSport Hayden Mullins has been so reliable for #Pompey over the past two seasons, huge shame he has to be sacrificed to Reading on loan.
@ccjohnson93 Huseklepp, Lawrence, Henderson and now Mullins gone! I'll be soooo surprised if we stay up. #Pompey
@NabilHassan79 Trevor Birch on Mullins: "This is another decision that has not been taken lightly. I feel desperately sorry for the supporters." #pompey
@AstorSonnen It says a lot when all of the players who are going on loan are going to clubs chasing promotion #pompey
@JonnyFordham Confirmed, Mullins signs for #readingfc on loan until the end of the season from #pompey
14/03/2012
@pn_neil_allen All this national talk about Mullins' #Pompey contract is rubbish. He was on around £26,000 from PL years but signed reduced deal in summer.
@Pompey_Pages Apparently Ipswich Town have reignited their interest in Pompey's captain Jason Pearce. #pompey
@joemichalczuk Just gonna need the belief - the #pompey spirit when the whole word is against us - the season STARTS on Saturday - we need Fratton rocking
@joemichalczuk Bristol City, Coventry, Doncaster, Millwall, Forest - all relegation rivals to play - Derby + Palace at home with nowt to play for...#pompey
@pn_jordan_cross Nearly 14,000 tickets sold for Saturday's critical clash with Bristol City. Some bargain ticket offers to take advantage of too #Pompey
@NabilHassan79 #pompey administrator Trevor Birch says major creditor Balram Chainrai is not a stumbling block in his pursuit to sell the stricken club.
@PortsmouthSport #Pompey Mullins poised for Pompey exit within 24 hours - Hayden Mullins is poised to leave Pompey within the next 24... http://ow.ly/1i22bk
@pn_neil_allen #Pompey to receive £150,000 owed by Genoa for Prince Boateng. Also called in FA to pursue £100,000 owed by 2 other foreign clubs.
@RobDavSky According to 'The Sun', #saintsfc are looking to take #pompey skipper Jason Pearce on loan
@Kyle_Whitworth I personally think we're relegated already, but for those harbouring any hope Bristol City is must win, no two ways about it #pompey
13/03/2012
@JonnyFordham McDermott also said: "Watch this space," when quizzed about Hayden Mullins joining on loan #readingfc #pompey
@ABCheatle Five matches in 15 days coming up for #pompey. Four are at home and the away one is at Coventry. My target is 12 points at the very least.
@pn_neil_allen Been told this Danny Ings link is pure fiction. Not on #Pompey radar. He even started Burnley's last match so why loan him out???!!!
@Supermum0239PFC Just thought we'll probably be in the 1st round of the FA Cup in November! #Pompey
@solentsport 19 year-old #pompey defender Lewis Tallack has joined Poole Town on a months loan
@FansPFC1 @Matt_Smith78 what about a #Pompey and #Rangers badge? Just like the 12th man one.
@X_LindseyLou_X Amazing How Fans At Opposite Ends Of The Country Can #UniteAsOne ..! #Pompey #Rangers #TrueFootballFans #PompeygersFamily
@X_LindseyLou_X Loving all the #Pompey & #Rangers planning and love going on !! #TrueFootballFans ! #pompeygers
@dazza_nics #pompeygers the blue half of hants and the blue half of glasgow coming together! The best halves! #bluearmy #pompey #rangers
@NabilHassan79 #pompey boss Michael Appleton wants #WBA star Scott Allan on loan for the rest of the season say the Birmingham Mail.
@NabilHassan79 #pompey are set to sign former #afcb striker Danny Ings on a one-month loan from #Burnley according to the Daily Star.
@pompeyvoice 95% of enthusiasm has been beaten out of fans #Pompey now it's purely insane loyalty that will never go #Pompey
@JamesNursey Keeper Maik Taylor joined Millwall. They were originally getting Jamie Ashdown from #Pompey but JA told to stay as #WHUFC in for S Henderson
12/03/2012
@officialpompey Tables were both paid for by club partners, so #Pompey didn't spend a penny. @talkSPORT didn't check this with us first
@officialpompey Just been told that #Pompey were criticised on @talkSPORT for buying two tables at last night's Football League Awards...
@pompeygary @talkSPORTDrive #Pompey fans fed up with what club have done to us and local companies. that is our job to have a go not yours.
@pompeygary @talkSPORTDrive It's starting to sound like a witch hunt with regards #Pompey, It's not the Pompey fans fault all this, we have had enough.
@PFCNick @pompeyvoice one of my 10 year old sons said the same yesterday, though he is banking on Southend and Crawley getting promoted. #Pompey
@pompeyvoice Weirdly relegation to league 1 is actually exciting for me!loads of new grounds and teams to visit #Pompey
@_jonnyhenry Wonder how many true #pompey supporters would stay if we ended up in non league football #worthathought #afc
@pn_neil_allen Well I never. Hampshire and England cricketer Danny Briggs is sat next to me and just confirmed he is indeed a long-time #Pompey fan!!
@JonnyFordham #readingfc have inquired about taking Mullins on loan #pompey
@pn_neil_allen Birch defends Stephen Henderson exit decision. ow.ly/1hYMZb #Pompey
@pompeyblue1980 Wonders how many players we will lose this week at #pompey, another tough week ahead
@Bunkybowers #Pompey fans need to realise that Trevor Birch has a job to do. It is detached from football emotions ... we made our bed etc
11/03/2012
It was a morning to reflect on the defeat at Brighton.
@PN_MatthewBrown Congratulations to former #Pompey player Matt Ritchie who is named the Player of the Year for League 2.
@football_league The Tokio Marine Family Club of the Year is Portsmouth #Pompey #FLAwards2012
@markacheson #Pompey fans will be saddened by death of Brian Bromley bit.ly/y4hFWV I remember him most in the 1-1 thriller against Arsenal 1971
@DJHellyer 33 points left to play for, 4 of next 5 at home and still got to play teams in and around us #WeCanStillDoIt #Believe #Pompey
@PortsmouthSport #Pompey Former Pompey midfielder dies - Former Pompey midfielder Brian Bromley has died. ow.ly/1hXPoY
@PORTSMOUTHFCLEE 2,400 away fans....and couldn't muster a single shot on target.the players in the last few games should be ashamed.NO Creativity #Pompey
@HeyGeno Brighton I'm sorry to report that THE south coast derby will always be #pompey vs #saintsfc
@Markwatson23 Great day yesterday at the football. Can't fault the #pompey players for effort. The stadium was a bit of a let down though #bhafc
@tomc_1984 Just listened to Appleton's interview on the BBC website, VERY subtle dig at the referees 'i've told the lads we'll get nothing' #pompey
10/03/2012
Pompey played away at Brighton's new stadium The Amex. Stephen Henderson was left out of the starting line-up and it emerged in a BBC Radio Solent interview with administrator Trevor Birch that he was on his way to West Ham United.
@officialpompey Full Time: Brighton 2 #Pompey 0
@officialpompey LuaLua picks out Vicente, who confidently strokes ball past Ashdown #pompey
@officialpompey Goal: Brighton 2 (Vicente 90+3 mins) #Pompey 0
@officialpompey Attendance: 20,772 (2,422 #Pompey fans)
@officialpompey Norris concedes free-kick on edge of box and Vicente drills it into bottom corner #pompey
@officialpompey Goal: Brighton 1 (Vicente 75) #Pompey 0
@officialpompey Half Time: Brighton 0 #Pompey 0
@pn_neil_allen Just spoke to Birch. Henderson joining West Ham on loan. He's not sure the situation with Mullins. One for the manager after game. #Pompey
I make no apologies for sharing Jack Preston's excellent summary here of the BBC Radio Solent interview with Trevor Birch:
@Jack__Preston Birch: I'm confident - but I'm not quite sure why! It's such a great asset which would blow away a purchaser. It's a wonderful club. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: We need to save this club and that's what I'm trying to do, day in day out. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: I'm certain that the players have relegation clauses in them - but not many. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: 2 or 3 interested parties around. But they're not at the stage where it's imminent to making a bid. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: If Pompey are liquidated, it would be down to the liquidator to sell Fratton Park. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: I apologies to season ticket holders for club under-cutting them with new ticket offers. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: The only income we can get at the moment is from FL and our own attendances. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: The whole £800,000 should be paid over next 4 weeks - unless new football creditors come out of the woodwork. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: I'm sorry for affecting Michael Appleton's plans. #Pompey
@Jack__Preston Birch: Henderson is going out on loan. He can't play today as he's doing a deal. #Pompey
@bigadamsport Good news , Trevor Birch is getting his headphones on #pompey
@pn_neil_allen Henderson appears to be on his way to West Ham. Not in #Pompey squad today. Mullins also not present, raising questions over Reading link.
@pn_jordan_cross Henderson is left out for #Pompey at Brighton. It is understood he is close to joining West Ham.
@alex_crook Henderson not in #Pompey squad v #bhafc expected to join #whufc on Monday
@officialpompey #Pompey subs: Mokoena, Webster, Etuhu, Kitson, Maguire
@officialpompey #Pompey team v Brighton: Ashdown; Ben Haim, Rocha, Pearce (c), Halford; Allan, Norris, Thorne, Ward; Futacs, Varney
@pn_neil_allen This weekend 6 years ago struggling #Pompey faced Man City. Players told a poor result & Redknapp would be fired. Then Pedro Mendes struck.
@real_wilky Think if I could get to the game today i'd have to wear a Steve Foster wig and headband. #justsaying #Pompey
@mickwill Mitchell Goldhar tinyurl.com/7t2et2v Is worth more than £1.6 Billion according to wiki. Fingers crosses! #Pompey
@colinfarmery @mickwill Don't get me wrong Mick. If someone wants to invest in #pompey I'll be delighted, but sugardaddies are not necessarily the answer.
@Pompey_Royal Who remembers #pompey goalie Ron Tilsed? Made one of his few appearances at Goldstone Ground in '73. #milkinsbackup
@Pompey_Royal my first ever #pompey away game was at Brighton in 1973. 1-1 draw with Ray Pointer netting. Lets win this time. @officialpompey
@JamesNursey Expecting #Pompey exodus in next few days. #WHUFC definitely want keeper Henderson & defender Pearce. #ReadingFC after Hayden Mullins
@ABCheatle #pompeymemories 32,368 packed into Fratton Park for a third division match in 1976. Struggling #pompey 1 promotion seeking #seagulls 0.
09/03/2012
@JamesNursey Hearing several more players going to leave #Pompey . What a mess. Latest in tomorrow's Mirror
@pn_neil_allen Derby striker Chris Maguire has joined #Pompey on a month's loan. Goes straight into squad for Brighton game tomorrow.
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Back from a chat with Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Portsnmouth CC will not bail out club, will only buy ground if club liquidated.
@SteveFranklin3 Poor old #PortVale. Feeling your pain.... #pompey
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Leader of Portsmouth City Council says council is negotiating to buy Fratton Park- but would only do a deal if club liquidated.
@andymatthews09 Canadian billionaire Mitchell Goldhar being linked with #pompey, unfortunately he owns Maccabi Tel Aviv, who smells a BC/Israeli rat? #planb
@andypearce7 Forget about #Rangers or #Pompey, my team, the Putney Ferrets have been issued with a winding up petition by the WImbledon District League
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Tory group on Portsmouth City Council table a motion asking council to consider buying Fratton Park. To be discussed later in month.
@pn_neil_allen This weekend 6 years ago Pedro did his magic. And Appleton has shown the DVD to #Pompey players to inspire them to create Great Escape 2!!
@pn_mark_waldron In today's News FL chairman Greg Clarke tells @pn_Rory_McKeown why cash was released to #Pompey. Says Trevor Birch is honest & honourable
@chimer1898 pls can all #pompey fans pray or whatever u do for Tony @PompeySwiss who's seriously ill. He's a fighter, his strength will get him through
@tapurnell Through #pay4apal #pompey fans have now raised enough to pay Tal Ben Haim for ONE DAY. #storrielegacy
@Lord_Palmerston Any football fans who think #Pompey "cheated" financially should look at Greece to see what real cheating looks like.
08/03/2012
@real_wilky Wishing @football_league would be as diligent as the SPL who seem to be investigating #rangers mess, and how it happened #Pompey
@bbc_manish “@BBCFLShow: Southern coast derby this Saturday #BHAFC v #Pompey extended highlights on #BBCFLShow BBC1 23:40”
@pn_neil_allen Time to bring a smile to the faces of all #Pompey fans. It was 4 years ago today when Sulley Muntari scored at Old Trafford!!!
07/03/2012
@gar78 Good to see Football League releasing money to #Pompey to enable us to complete season. And before anyone whines, it's money all clubs get.
@football_league #FootballLeague has agreed to resume Basic Awards payments to #Pompey following discussions with club's administrator: bit.ly/xFFXHc
@DeeEee1985 Good news for #Pompey, that's a bit of breathing space, now for a new owner.
@PFCWillNeverDie Trevor Birch ‘This money will go a long way towards plugging the club’s financial gap and allowing us to complete the season.' #Pompey
@pn_Emma_Judd Hurrah! #pompey will survive at least til the end if the season. Now all we need is some points...and a new owner. #simples
@pompeyblue1980c Hopefully that news about the fl and #pompey should at least buy us time to get someone else other than chainrai.
@Tom_Overton The Football League has agreed to release money to see Pompey through to the end of the season. #pompey
@pn_Rory_McKeown BREAKING NEWS: Football League agrees to release #Pompey funds. portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/p…
@markacheson Some better news about to break for #Pompey fans. Working on story now for portsmouth.co.uk
@DanBrett90 @Scoxy31Real Any truth in rumours that you're due to be loaned to #Pompey?
@luvvielighter RT @FFSDaz FFS my #Pompey pen has just run out of ink. >> there's a metaphor there somewhere I feel..... #pompeymetaphors
@NabilHassan79 #bbcfootball #pompey boss Michael Appleton tells @solentsport he is hopeful of signing two loan strikers before Saturday's trip to Brighton.
@NabilHassan79 #bbcfootball #pompey's major creditor Balram Chainrai: "There is a 90 per cent chance the club is going to be liquidated".
@pn_neil_allen According to Chainrai 'I won't lose anything if the club is liquidated'. And he is a 'last resort' for #Pompey. m.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/p…
@pompeyrabbi Thought #pompey looked ordinary last night, no end product. Lots of effort but big improvement needed. Not hopeful but who knows? fans noisy
@pfcespana Appy throw in a few nippers Saturday at the weed #Pompey need injection of youthful zeal and they are next seasons team.
@Supermum0239PFC My #ReadingFC mate said how awesome #Pompey fans were last night. Best & loudest in the league. My throat is so sore! #pompeyfamily
06/03/2012
Pompey lost 1-0 to high-flying Reading. Note a few of the tweets below are in the wrong order of appearance in the #Pompey timeline. I got in a bit of a muddle! Oops!
@MichaelStanley_ Daily Star reporting #CrystalPalace will move for David Norris dailystar.co.uk/football/view/… #Pompey"
@IpswichTownFans #TwitterRumour : Leeds United are interested in signing Portsmouth centre back Jason Pearce. #Pompey #ITFC #LUFC
@pn_steve_wilson A chant of "Let's pretend we've scored a goal' followed by crazed celebrations. Only #Pompey. Top effort from the 1300ish who went tonight.
@alex_crook Hearing #WatfordFC want to sign Joel ward from #pompey
@pn_neil_allen End those conspiracy theories folks. TBH had a virus today which is the reason for him not being involved for #Pompey
@officialpompey Full Time: Reading 1 #Pompey 0
@officialpompey Half Time: Reading 1 #Pompey 0
@officialpompey Roberts beats Ward on the right and sends in a cross for Hunt to convert #pompey
@officialpompey Goal: Reading 1 (Hunt 24) #Pompey 0
05/03/2012
@Godz657 I love #Pompey to bits , but if taking Chanrai is the only option I'd rather we liquidated , lost him and SG a fortune and were born again
@John_Sheil_28 I'd rather be supporting a club that I have known all my life than one that has started from scratch in a non league! #Pompey
@necramata @pn_neil_allen #pompey fans sniping at each other on message boards. Let's stand united. We all have different views but we are all Pompey.
@Bunkybowers Chainrai appears to be achieving the old divide and conquer tactic #Pompey
@Tom_Overton Appleton was on his phone most of the time, read what u want into that...good or bad news. #Pompey
@tapurnell How I see things: would you rather have the painful surgery now, or wait until the disease has spread further. #pompey @pn_neil_allen
@Tom_Overton Guess who's just walked into the Harvester...Michael Appleton!! #Pompey
@lil1twit1face But I also understand the sentiment behind boycotting the games but we are still one fighting for same thing.... #Pompey the club we love.
@lil1twit1face I respect every single #Pompey fans views. I will be at the games.i will sing my throat horse cos that's how I express my love for #Pompey
@bigadamsport Had a 1st chance today to have a long chat & cuppa with #pompey boss Michael Appleton, Wat a good bloke he is, deserves a change of fortune.
@pompeylive #Pompey Fans asked to stop match-day sit-ins at Pompey - POMPEY administrator Trevor Birch has asked fans to stop th... ow.ly/1hPiRz
@BileysMullet This #pompey situation is stupid and if fans fight we are letting the culprits get out of the spotlight. Just respect others views ffs
@mattslaterbbc More detail on that #pompey v #RFC friendly idea - PFC saying it will have to be after last game on 28/4, no time til then
@FootballRascal Neil Warnock is set to make a move to bring Portsmouth striker Luke Varney to Leeds on loan to boost his attacking options #LUFC #Pompey
@mattslaterbbc The real Charity Shield: administrators at #pompey & #RFC in talks about a fundraising friendly...story on #bbc website soonish
@SadlerOnTour @pn_jordan_cross #Pompey Not to bothered about results for the rest of the season! I just pray we have a team to support next season!
@FrattonFaithful For #pompey fans who want Chainrai back, they need to ask themselves why he hasn't come in sooner, before admin and players leaving.
04/03/2012
Balram Chanrai did an interview with Sky Sports News and there were other 'charm offensive' articles in circulation (e.g. Sunday Sun). This subject dominated the day's tweets on #Pompey as fans aired their views. Mid-way through the day Chelsea FC sacked their manager #AVB following a poor run of results. What a contrast to Pompey's situation.
@matt857 Anyone who thinks boycotting #pompey games is a good idea are pathetic. Support the team when it is needed most. #pup #packthepark
@Revelator13 Can somebody explain why some people woud rather see #pompey liquidated? Do they really understand what that means? #muststayinthefbleague
@alexread11 Boycott games? That's it, cut off your nose to spite your face. Seriously?! What's wrong with people? #Pompey I'll be there, supporting.
@winchblue Won't believe Chainrai rumour until OS confirmation until then it's all bollox. #pompey
@tapurnell What do we do now to save #pompey - 'unpack the park'?
@chalkface2009 So Chanrai's back and I have shingles. I blame Thatcher. #Pompey
@pfcfrattonpark From a very good reliable source. Chainrai has taken the club over. We have no more info at the moment. #pompey
@bigadamsport In a statement Birch said 'it's my duty to explore all possible avenues to try to save club as a going concern' #pompey
@solentsport #pompey administrator Trevor Birch confirms he's held a meeting today with Balu Chainrai
@ExpressFM Birch on funding gap: "I will be discussing the position with Balu Chainrai of Portpin, in his role as a major creditor of the club" #pompey
@ExpressFM Pompey administrator Trevor Birch issues statement saying he has been "..overwhelmed by the support for this great club" #pompey
@officialpompey Trevor Birch statement: tinyurl.com/7cokvv5 #pompey
@jonypratt #Pompey can I just say everybody is entitled to an opinion
@alex_crook Beech: "I'd rather have the Luftwaffe back in #Pompey than Chainrai."
@alex_crook Interesting chat with Bob Beech chairman of SOS #Pompey says many fans will boycott if Balram Chainrai returns as owner
@OnlyWayIsUsher Quite annoyed by my fellow #pompey fans on the Chanrai situation.Sounds like a lot of you would rather we fold than have him as owner. #poor
@_jonnyhenry Wonder how many pompey fans would go support the AFC portsmouth team if we went bust? #loyalfans #Pompey
@pompeygeoff chanrai saves #pompey, end of season sells everything not nailed down re-coups as much as poss. admin again followed by liquidation.
@jimmythebulldog @Marcotti @bbc5live #Pompey might fold, need 5mil to keep going. #Chelsea sack #AVB cost 10mil in compensation. No wonder probs in football
@NatHawker So #CFC sack #AVB after 8 months,wrighting off the £13m fee they paid. That money could save #darlo #PVFC #pompey. Financial fair play ????
@alexread11 Right, Can SOMEONE please explain the negativity about Chanrai saving #Pompey please? He's saving the club, and never said he wanted it?
@adamredman5 Anyone who thinks Chanrai is a saviour of any sort is seriously deluded. I can't wait until we have a club free from these vermin #Pompey
@CrossvaderDJ People's acceptance of Chainrai re-gaining control of #pompey is sickening. I'd rather let the club die than let him continue torturing it.
@_jonnyhenry Some people will disagree with me but, if Chanrai took over the again club so we didn't go bust I'd take him back 100% #Pompey
@hammersmithblue Hermann on Sky with Kammy now.Looks like he fell out of Showaddywaddy. #Pompey
@Supermum0239PFC Plan B has to be very last option @ #Pompey. Too many 'fans' given up the fight. Not quite there yet. Where is the alleged fantastic support
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Balram Chainrai ready to step in and poss write off some of his debt if another buyer can be found Interview with @skysports_bryan
@chalkface2009 I predict plummeting attendance should Chinnychinchin returns. #Pompey
@blueballoo2000 #pompey #betterdeadthanslowlybled
@wordsfailme Chainrai in before the end of the season when we sell the likes of huseklepp, Lawrence, anyone worth money. Call me cynical... #pompey
@AdamGoodacre @pn_neil_allen don't want chainrai, don't want to lose anymore players, don't want to be liquidated...just don't know anymore.... #pompey
@PaulMarcusRadio Bad, mad sad times for #Pompey but however bad take heart from #Aldershot #ATFC story - Whatever happens, fans can ensure #PFC never dies
@HeyGeno Sadly we are in the "beggars can't be choosers " situation. #pompey survival is key. Chanrai deal buys us time.
@ParkeronBantams @colinfarmery It's like choice between hanging or drowning. League club and Chanrai or part-time team leech free. Fun of following #pompey !
@ParkeronBantams @colinfarmery Don't know whether to have Balou or Chanrai printed on back of new #Pompey shirt. Oily money-grabbing slug is too expensive
@hannakin__ These rumours of Henderson and Pearce leaving are making me extremely uneasy. They're the two we cannot afford to lose. #pompey
@dpapfc Is temporary ownership by chanrai until a buyer is found better than liquidation ? I think it probably is. #pompey
@PfcBrad Chainrai is only going to keep us on life support so he can bleed us dry #Pompey
@pn_neil_allen Chainrai is Nick Cotton and #Pompey fans Dot Cotton. 'Ma, I've changed'.
@Mjprice1965 Keep Chainrai out of my club, rather plan B than the leeches #pompey
@sjs1956 #Pompey #Chainrai - I don't want him & I certainly don't want AA but do I want liquidation? 1 more roll of the dice? @Pompeys12thMan
@NiallCrouch I'd rather fold and start again than have Chainrai in charge. No good waste of space and that's being kind #Pompey
@SjMaskell Chainrai is operating a classic spider trap manoeuvre on #Pompey Keep the club imprisoned in his debt so he is the only game in town
@SjMaskell Balram Chainrai has had at least money from the Kaboul transfer and interest from CSI. Ask Andronikou See here fansonline.net/pompey-fans/ar… #Pompey
@pn_neil_allen Sky ask Chainrai: Have you ever taken any money out? "Are you joking, Brian? Are you serious? Myself, nothing. Nothing." Kaboul £4m? #Pompey
03/03/2012
Pompey lost 3-1 at home to Middlesbrough at Fratton Park.
@SSNAndyBurton Balu Chainrai has told SSN that he would be prepared to take control of Portsmouth if it prevents liquidation. bit.ly/wafBPE #pompey
@sianifer Was pearce crying at the end of the game? #pompey
@LPdee Cried as I left fratton park today just had a feeling it might be for the last time. Praying for a miracle #pfc #pompey
@JameesClark Apparently Jason Pearce was crying at the end of the game today, Seriously fucking worried :'( #Pompey
@officialpompey Full Time: #Pompey 1 Middlesbrough 3
@officialpompey Williams sent off, receiving a second yellow for a foul on Pearce (90+3 mins) #pompey
@officialpompey Hammill breaks quickly and Henderson saves his shot, but can't stop Emnes lashing in the loose ball #pompey
@officialpompey Kitson drags a shot wide from 12 yards (71 mins) #pompey
@officialpompey Jutkiewicz handles Rocha's shot and Halford coolly places the penalty past Steele #pompey
@officialpompey GOAL!!! #Pompey 1 (Halford (pen) 66) Middlesbrough 2
@officialpompey Goal: Middlesbrough 2 (Bates 63) #Pompey 0
@officialpompey Rocha was booked for pulling down Hines and Robson stepped up to blast home the penalty #pompey
@officialpompey Goal: #Pompey 0 Middlesbrogh 1 (Robson (pen) 56)
@officialpompey Attendance: 16,770 #pompey
@FrattonFaithful HT #pompey 0 #boro 0 - scrappy game but Rocha has been immense despite nasty injury. Good crowd, cracking atmosphere.
@officialpompey Half Time: #Pompey 0 Middlesbrough 0
@officialpompey The teams are out at Fratton Park - and the ground is already rocking #pompey
@OrphaFarrah2958 Minus 10 Who gives a f**k. We are the Pompey and we're staying up! all round the ground #Pompey
@PfcBrad Portsmouth is my City, Portsmouth is my team, Portsmouth is my nightmare and Portsmouth is my dream #Pompey #PUP #SavePompey
@chalkface2009 some #Pompey are still bitching with #saintsfc fans. Have some respect for the old lady. It's like family fighting in a hospital ward.
@ministergerry Play Up Pompey!......just half a squad, a great manager, the ground and the fans left now....total punk rock.#pompey
@TheChief657 Damnit, only won £2.70 on the Euro's . Cant pay off the debts but can nearly get me a programme #Pompey
@krustistar Up and ready for match day!! Sons just done huge poo on floor and it looked somewhat like BC and AA!! Coincidence?? #pompey
@DanBrett90 Could be a very emotionally charged game at Fratton Park today, which could signal the club's last home match. Very, very bleak. #Pompey
@beastieblue Woke up feeling kinda sick! Could this be the last time I go to watch #Pompey play?? I so hope not #savepompey #Portsmouthtillidie
@Pompey_1976 Get the feeling something crazy gona happen today at the park - headline stuff #pompey #savepompey
@pn_neil_allen Chainrai on charm offensive.Remember #Pompey fans 1) Where Kaboul £4m went 2) Small creditors non-payment 3) Season ticket prices. Please RT
@missfunkyt @Matt_Smith78 I've gone past feeling angry n upset, now I just feel numb and disappointed. #packthepark #bluearmy #pompey
@saintgert All this #savepompey bollocks from #saintsfc fans gets right on my wick. #pompey dying is *exactly* what football needs #wakeupcall
02/03/2012
@pn_neil_allen AA blames DL, DL blames bad luck, PS blames SAF, VA blames fan expectation, MJ blames PS, SG blames BC. Always someone else's fault. #Pompey
@pompeygeoff after reading about #pompey tonight i need a very large drink!!!!!
@lyzchambers I am liking the tweets about fighting for our club, but not the so-called 'fans' who want to dump club for Plan B. Save #Pompey #PackthePark
@Zambucco I may make myself very unpopular with #saintsfc fans but I think it would be neighbourly if we helped #pompey and help #packthepark
@sharkey86 Waiting alone in pub for mates reading #Pompey stories is just a tad depressing! Might have a tear or 2 in my eyes tomorrow.
@Pompeytel Unless the gates slam shut on Fratton Park, we should all stick together and fight to keep #pompey alive. Pompey till we die? #packthepark
@Talkbet Excellent work by @pompeytrust this week, the Pay4aPal scheme raised over £3.5k to buy #Pompey tickets for distribution to local causes.
@pn_neil_allen Lawrence moves to Cardiff for rest of the season. #Pompey receive loan fee and the Bluebirds paying all his wages. portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/p…
@Bradwick_ Portsmouth; We have now stollen your clock and your club captain. THANKS! #ccfc #pompey
@AGemOfSorts Suppose who needs players when you probably won't have games :( #Pompey #Lawrence #ThankTheLordForLiquor
@theuniversalsi I don't know if tomorrow I am going to see a football match or pay my last respects? #Pompey
@MrsKelster I think @football_league should do a review of all club finances NOW! How many other clubs have to suffer before it all goes pop? #Pompey
@Tom_Overton It's fair to say, it will be a minor miracle if #Pompey can, A, finish the season, and B stay up, either way you look at it, we are doomed.
@joemichalczuk Just seen Lawrence news - gutting for us - AND him - became a true #Pompey captain the the last few weeks. I know we'll respond well tomo
@pn_jordan_cross #Pompey captain Lawrence leaves for #Cardiff on loan until end of season. Had a brief chat with the captain. Sounded gutted.
@alex_crook Would not be fair to name him but he has experience of running clubs at highest level and has been monitoring the #pompey situation 4 2 yrs
@alex_crook Also says administrator's comments yesterday may put off buyers as they may not have time to carry out due diligence before #Pompey fold
@alex_crook Says any owner would have to stump up £11m pounds just to cover wages of #pompey players contracted next season
@alex_crook Spoken to potential new #pompey owner and he says the club are no longer a viable purchase due to lack of parachute payments and wage bill
@Bunkybowers Did Redknapp really say he knows somebody who'd like to buy #Pompey? Is it his bloody dog?
@ministergerry Fuck you self-righteous wankers that are giving pompey fans a guilt complex if they don't go to a game. Some people have had enough #pompey
@PompeyNev Amazing, considering plight. "@officialpompey: 6,000 tickets left for Boro match. Tomorrow can be bought from kiosks from 9.30am. #pompey"
@PompeyLloyd RT Best fans in the world, we will never let #Pompey die etc, etc, well get and buy a ticket. Talk is cheap. @Pompey_Pages @joemichalczuk
@DanBrett90 13,400 tickets sold - excluding Boro's tally of 800 - for tomorrow's game. Have you got your ticket? If not, why not? #WWND #Pompey
@solentsport #pompey Boss Micheal Appleton confirmed that players and staff recieved a portion of their salaries this week
@Bunkybowers “@OllieHoltMirror: Don't get idea of owner loaning money to club. If u want to own it, take care of it. Don't send it into oblivion” #Pompey
@chrispope68 #Birmingham an #Coventry both have transfer embargo's so it's not only #pompey in trouble is the bubble bursting #FootballLeague #pfc
@Bunkybowers The grabbing hands grab all they can; all for themselves, after all - it's a #Pompey world :o(
@procus_1 Why dont the people in the know, come out and publish the numbers of what we need, to reach the end of the season ! #SOS #pompey resume!
@DanBrett90 Wolanin pulls out of #Pompey deal but Howe still interested? Sounds like clutching at straws for me - sadly he has the heart but no funds.
01/03/2012
It was a very busy day on Twitter to start a new month with administrator Trevor Birch doing interviews on various news outlets starting with BBC Radio Solent. The Club posted a bleak statement on its official website.
@marymaryw Headlines today. Pompey on brink of folding. Johnny Marr teases with Smiths reunion. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now #pompey
@pn_neil_allen While tears are in the eyes of a city's people tonight, those responsible for #Pompey demise remain untroubled by conscience and justice.
@mickwill 5,000 people sponsored for £200 raises £1m & will keep #Pompey going until end of season. Are you up for that? pls RT
@mickwill Ok, @IanDarkeESPN has come up with a crazy idea that may just work! 5000 people sponsored for £200, running a mile along S'sea seafront!
@pn_jordan_cross RT @IanDarkeESPN Big danger for #Pompey is the complacent notion among SOME fans that "something will turn up" it hasn't yet and might not.
@pompeygary What will happen #Pompey? I don't know. But we will have a club to follow next season whether it's a fans club or this one we follow today
@stevenphillips7 The #Pompey situation looks bleak. Despite the debts, I have to still hope that the clubs identity, tradition & history will attract a buyer
@pn_neil_allen .... 'the loss carried forward is insurmountable.' #Pompey
@pn_neil_allen 'Just too many cumbersome and fiscally imprudent contracts signed that in our view would only further plunder club all over again' #Pompey
@pn_Emma_Judd So @brianhowe01 and Vincent Wolanin have pulled out of #Pompey bid. The plot thickens. To lights-out, treacle-dark proportions.
@pn_neil_allen Vincent Wolanin and Brian Howe announce they have pulled out of #Pompey bid. 'Still hoping for a miracle, which sadly we do not have'.
@HullCityLive If #pompey was a horse, there'd be a guy standing close with a gun cocked in one hand and directions to glue factory in other. Shame.
@Supermum0239PFC Wolanin & Howe end interest in buying #Pompey. Never thought they were potential/serious buyers anyway. #timewasters
@lozherdman #pompey administrator Trevor Birch has just confirmed that liquidation is an option after parachute payment blow @solentsport
@jonypratt #Pompey I'm sad to say I am ashamed of the support of my beloved club ! If we die my support dies for football forever, I'm done
@JMC1 Pompey administrator today : "the more we uncover, the worse the picture gets". That's the story of our last few years. #pompey #PTID
@pn_Emma_Judd Is it overreacting to want to go to Fratton Park and hold some sort of silent vigil at #Pompey's bedside?
@joemichalczuk Birch: Liquidation is an option #pompey
@joemichalczuk Birch: This is just layer upon layer, the contract legacy is the major problem
@joemichalczuk Birch: There is no one knocking my door down, the funding requirements without parachute payments is massive
@joemichalczuk Birch: At this stage, completing the season is in doubt #pompey
@officialpompey Trevor Birch speaking on Sky Sports News now #pompey
@daniel_nice7 Fratton Park is a proper football ground for an away fan, it's so sad to hear that #pompey are on the brink
@Gregors55 Wouldn't change being a #pompey fan I'm #pompeytillidie so please #packthepark #SavePompey. Things are looking worse and time is running out
@pn_neil_allen #Pompey have currently sold 13,925 tickets for what could be one of the last-ever matches at Fratton Park. #packthepark
@mickwill Not looking good for #Pompey, but we are still working to find a way out of this dreadful situation. PUP
@pn_Emma_Judd Why should fans of other teams have sympathy for #Pompey's plight? Because the same string of unfortunate event could happen at YOUR club.
@JamesTrelawney @jimmybarton17 no point getting tickets for #pompey now, they might not even finish the season!
@HarryBradyCU Rather like in medieval times, HMRC plan to hang out the corpses of #Pompey & #RFC as a warning for the rest of football.
@aaz_ Is Birch's #Pompey statement: a) brinksmanship, b) managing expectations, c) a pre-cursor to bigger news, d) just the cold, hard truth.. :S
@devilfists What are the FL rules and penalties on a club that can not fulfil their league fixtures? #Pompey
@1_DanKemp Portsmouth might not be able to play all their Championship fixtures this season, what does that mean for the league? #pompey
@Alexb19 Any of these so called #pompey fans going to step forward and fill Fratton...could be our last home game...sort it out #pompey
@pn_jordan_cross Michael Appleton admits #Pompey may not be able to fulfil their fixtures this season due to extent of financial problems.
@mattslaterbbc Alarming noises from #Pompey but don't forget Birch knows the game. He's playing hardball with UHY, FL/PL, Gaydamak, Chainrai etc
@andymatthews09 Liverpool arent buying Magri because if they wait a couple of weeks they can get him for nowt!!! #pompey
@andypearce7 #Pompey admin Trevor Birch warns of "real possibility" club won't fulfill fixtures. Also blames UHY Hacker Young for "withholding funds"
@solentsport Michael Appleton tells @solentsport that #Pompey defender Sam Magri is back at the club after Liverpool opt not to pursue a move for him
@Dan_Pompey15 'it has emerged that Portsmouth Football Club is unlikely to receive any further parachute payments or other league funding.' #Pompey
@HarryHaskettPFC So things aren't looking good for #Pompey, can see Plan B coming into play real soon.
@matiasvazquez "The only consolation I can give supporters, staff and players at the moment is that my PKF colleagues and I have not given up hope" #pompey
@2ndYellowDirect quote from #Pompey administrator: "there is a real possibility that we may not be able to fulfil the season’s fixtures". #Gulp
@officialpompey Portsmouth Football Club statement: tinyurl.com/7wxtuxw #pompey
@TonyHusbandBBC Statement from #pompey administrator Trevor Birch reveals club unlikely to receive any more league/PL funding. Danger club cannot end season
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Birch has made it clear today that although football clubs are often classed as "on the brink," #pompey running out of options fast
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Potential buyers for business seem few and far between. Club's next game on, beyond that, still a question mark.
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Administrator Trevor Birch appearing on @bbcradiosolent today. Next slice of parachute money goes to Gaydamak, blows hole in budget
@TonyHusbandBBC #pompey Administrator Trevor Birch: "We're down to the wire....very worried that we might not get to the end of the season." #bbcsportsday
@Lord_Palmerston Hope and suspect Birch is up to something with this SG money panic. BC still loses everything if #Pompey liquidated. Not much better for SG.
@PFC69 Tevor Birch confirms the next parachute payment will go to Gaydamak and AA. #Pompey
@DJHellyer Was really against Plan B, now it seems the only way out, the only asset #Pompey has is the fans. Castle built on sand #SavePompey #PTID
@ChrisLewis_1994 Brief #Pompey summary. We are F*****
@pompeyblue1980 That was really grim, if anyone has tickets for games past this week I would be worried, #pompey it's not looking great.
@HeyGeno Looking at what Birch just said I'm afraid we moving into Plan B territory. #pompey
@iepeach So now I need to understand the reason why AA assigned 2.2M to SG from parachute payments and whether that is permissable. #pompey
@cfpfc1978 Be prepared guys Trevor Birch "things looking very bleak" #Pompey. We needt to #packthepark NOW!!!
@pompeyblue1980 Birch just on @BBCRadioSolent doesn't sound good t all, really don't think we will make it now #pompey
@bigadamsport #pompey administrator Trevor Birch due to be on @BBCRadioSolent after 8am
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