Ian Darke lauds ‘full pelt’ Matt Ritchie for Portsmouth leadership
Matt Ritchie is the man pulling up his Portsmouth teammates to maintain the standards needed for Championship survival, according to Ian Darke. The local lad…
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Ian Darke makes Portsmouth transfer plea amid ‘foolish’ verdict
Portsmouth must fight “tooth and nail” to maintain their status in the Championship by using the January transfer window wisely, says Ian Darke. Pompey currently…
Ian Darke blasts ‘naive’ Kusini Yengi after what Portsmouth man said
Kusini Yengi needs to keep his head down rather than make judgements on Championship defenders until he resumes scoring regularly for Portsmouth, according to Ian…
Ian Darke makes ‘surprise’ Colby Bishop admission after what happened at Portsmouth
Ian Darke says Colby Bishop’s return to the pitch for Portsmouth brought the loudest cheer he has ever heard for a substitution. Bishop was reintroduced…
Ian Darke tells Portsmouth to get a rush on with improvement that could bank them millions
Ian Darke has defended recent comments by Rich Hughes on the lack of an Under-21 team at Portsmouth but said the club need to get…
Ian Darke says Ryley Towler future looks ‘Depressing’ at Portsmouth with loan exit mooted
Ryley Towler has been hit by a “Depressing” reality at Portsmouth after being dropped by John Mousinho, Ian Darke has said. Towler, who has not…
Ian Darke makes brutal transfer admission amid gloomy Portsmouth relegation verdict
Portsmouth have to face the “brutal truth” that several of their summer signings are not good enough amid a “gloomy” outlook on relegation from the…
Ian Darke wants to see more of Portsmouth ace Abdoulaye Kamara
Abdoulaye Kamara has looked good when he has played for Portsmouth but rarely gets his chance, according to Ian Darke. The midfielder was brought in…
Ian Darke: Portsmouth have ‘real quality’ in Mark O’Mahony
Ian Darke believes Portsmouth have a talent in Mark O’Mahony, with the young Irishman currently out of the team at Fratton Park. The 19-year-old, who’s…
Ian Darke: Portsmouth recruited ‘quantity over quality’ for Championship campaign
Ian Darke says Portsmouth have recruited “quantity over quality” for the Championship campaign and it is “vital” they splash the cash in January. Pompey sporting…