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Tottenham’s Anton Walkes: MLS loan at Atlanta has pushed me on

Shaka Hislop and Alexis Nunes assess the performances of Chelsea and Southampton, who’ll square off in the FA Cup semifinals alongside Man United and Tottenham.

Harry Kane’s 35 goals and 4 assists for Tottenham are unmatched this season. Who will pick up the scoring slack for Spurs in his absence?
Tottenham loanee Anton Walkes has told Sky Sports that MLS is on an upward trajectory and that his spell at Atlanta United has helped prepare him for life in the Football League.
Walkes, 21, joined Portsmouth on loan in January after spending the 2017 MLS season on loan at expansion club Atlanta, where he scored twice in 23 appearances.
The defender, who can also play in midfield, made his Spurs debut in the EFL Cup win over Gillingham in September 2016 and said his loan in the U.S. has given him…

Former Nigeria striker Yakubu calls it a day

Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has announced his retirement from football.
The 35-year-old, who spent a decade playing in England for the likes of Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, Leicester City, Blackburn Rovers and Reading, has been without a club since leaving Coventry City after just three games in April.
“I would like to officially announce my retirement from professional football today,” he told SkySports.
“Firstly, I would like to thank God for the career I have had. I…

Referee Ben Toner taken off Blackpool game following court case

The Oystons have been ordered to complete a buyout for £31.27m.
The EFL has insisted that it has changed the referee for Blackpool’s match against Portsmouth because of the “increased scrutiny” and not due to the official’s name.
On Monday, a High Court judge ordered Blackpool’s majority owners, the Oyston family, to complete a full buy-out of the “entire interest” of VB Football Assets in Blackpool FC for £31.27 million.
VB Football Assets, a minor shareholder in Blackpool, brought an action against the Oystons and their companies alleging they…

English Premier League: Sergio Aguero (25′) Man City 1-0 Liverpool
Sergio Aguero might not be a guaranteed starter at Manchester City any more, but his goal against Liverpool on Saturday means he is guaranteed a place in the Premier League history books.

The Argentine opened the scoring in the emphatic 5-0 win at the Etihad to take his tally in the English top flight to 124 and become the top scoring non-European player in the division’s history.
It has only taken Aguero 185 appearances across six-and-a-bit seasons to reach that number, and even if he were to…

Portsmouth 0-1 Rotherham: Taylor ends barren run

Jon Taylor’s lone goal snapped Rotherham United’s 27-match winless run away from home with a 1-0 victory at Portsmouth.

Ex-Disney chief Michael Eisner completes Portsmouth takeover

Michael Eisner thanked Portsmouth fans in an official statement.
Former Disney chief executive Michael Eisner has completed his takeover of Portsmouth.
The Tornante Company, headed by Eisner, had been conducting its due diligence since May but has now finalised a deal to purchase the League One club reported to be worth £5.67 million.
Eisner and his three sons, Breck, Eric and Anders, will make up the board at Fratton Park along with Andy Redman, president of Tornante, and the club’s chief executive Mark Catlin.
“My family and I are thrilled to take on this…

Portsmouth fan dies after falling ill at preseason friendly

A Portsmouth fan died after falling ill at the League One’s club’s preseason friendly against Bournemouth on Saturday.
The second half was delayed while medical staff assisted the man at Fratton Park, and the hosts confirmed the death after the game.
“We are sad to announce that a Pompey fan has passed away after falling ill at today’s match,” the club said in a statement.
“The incident occurred during the half-time break. Despite valiant attempts by medical staff — who were quickly on hand to administer…

Antonio Conte named top manager in Premier League after Chelsea’s title

With Chelsea officially crowned as Premier League champions, the FC panel look at Antonio Conte’s stellar team management.

Antonio Conte admits he’s worried that Chelsea’s Premier League celebrations could affect their chances of winning the FA Cup final.

Antonio Conte is full of praise for John Terry after the Chelsea captain’s final match at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte takes over the mic, and thanks fans for their support at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has been named Premier League manager of the year by the League Managers Association at their 25th annual awards dinner on Monday night.
Conte led the Blues, who finished 10th last campaign, to the Premier League title and this weekend’s FA Cup final during his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea claimed a Premier League-record 30 victories under the stewardship of Conte, including 13 in a row from Oct. 1, to finish seven points ahead of second-placed…

From the Premier League to the basement, Portsmouth are partying again

Portsmouth celebrate promotion after a League Two match at Meadow Lane, Nottingham.

As the season boils to a climax, the sound you might hear in the distance is of a Premier League old boy waking from a nightmare and singing joyously.

Portsmo…

Portsmouth enter into exclusivity talks with ex-Disney chief over takeover

Portsmouth’s Fratton Park home could soon be under new ownership.
Portsmouth have confirmed that they have entered into an exclusivity agreement with former Walt Disney chairman Michael D. Eisner over talks regarding a possible takeover.
Reports earlier this week claimed that Eisner is keen to buy the club, with Portsmouth moving to assure supporters that they have “a robust plan in place” regarding a sale.
The League Two side announced on Thursday that they will be talking exclusively to Eisner and his Tornante Group over a potential purchase.
A Portsmouth…

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