Portsmouth news round-up: Devlin sends message as Southampton announcement made
Portsmouth have had an intense start to the week, which could see a lot more action.
With a few weeks before the Championship commences for another season, Pompey have begun getting their priorities in order.
Portsmouth have had a strong summer window so far, and fans will be looking forward to the changes still to be made.
Below, Pompey News compiles the key news headlines from the last 24 hours.
Terry Devlin reacts as Barnsley transfer confirmed
Portsmouth fans are set to see Terry Devlin light up Fratton Park for years to come after signing a new three-year deal back in March.
The 21-year-old appeared 34 times for Mousinho’s side last season, and his versatility could see him reach new heights at Pompey.
Devlin recently reacted to his fellow Northern Irishman, Patrick Kelly, who completed a move to League One outfit Barnsley from West Ham.
Underneath the midfielder’s Instagram post (28 July), Devlin commented: “Nice Patrick”, followed by a clapping and heart emoji.
Portsmouth make announcement for fans intending to travel to St. Mary’s
Portsmouth will take on Southampton in a league match for the first time since 2012 when the two sides meet on 14 September.
Pompey fans have received guidelines from the club ahead of the clash. Travelling fans will need to travel on club-managed coaches set to depart from several pre-arranged pick-up locations. These coaches will take them straight to the stadium.
| Confrontation | Date | League | Scoreline |
| Southampton v Portsmouth | 7 April 2012 | Championship | 2-2 |
Furthermore, Pompey have announced that supporters who would like tickets will need to meet a “set criteria” which has not been revealed.
Fans’ reactions to the news on social media were mixed. Some were unimpressed with the inconvenience of these measures, while others accepted that this was the likely outcome.
One supporter even commented under Portsmouth’s Official X account that the entire ordeal was “so strange.”
Bournemouth v Portsmouth friendly cancelled
Portsmouth Women were set to face Bournemouth Women at Ringwood Community Hub on Wednesday (30 July) to kick off their pre-season campaign.
However, it now appears that the team will have to wait a little longer before taking to the field once again.
Bournemouth’s official website (29 July) confirmed that Portsmouth had requested to cancel the confrontation.
There was no reason given for the cancellation, but more information on their pre-season campaign is expected to be provided soon.
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