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The 1898 is wholly dedicated to bringing fans news and opinions about our beloved football club, Portsmouth FC. Created by fans to provide a home for all things Pompey including up to date news articles, match previews and reports, discussions, opinion columns as well as a forum for fans to discuss the Blues.
Latest from the blog
Opening FC
By Joe Wood Football is well and truly back isn't it?! Following a 3-3 with title favourites...
When is a home game not a “home” game?
By Ian Chiverton Portsmouth Women’s promotion last season will now see them playing...
Passionately Pompey… Again.
By Joe Wood There's something unique and special about local radio that cannot be replicated by...
Sam’s Story
It's been a long time since we posted on the 1898, but the 2024/2025 season is going to see a...
Mousinho, Hughes, Cullen & Sadler look on as Young Blues lose.
Pompey boss John Mousinho was in attendance at Fratton Park last night, looking on as the...
The Winning Hand – Joe’s Blog
By Joe Wood Just over a year ago, Pompey were languishing in mid table obscurity, again, for...
Absolutely VAR-sicle – Joe’s Blog
By Joe Wood. Sky have long branded any Sunday with football on its channels, as "Super Sunday",...
Portsmouth FC: An outsider’s view
By Olly Howard I am a firm believer of the ‘support your local!’ trope. It’s what the English...
The 16/17 squad – Where are they now?
Recently, I’ve had a much quieter diary than usual and I’ve found myself watching some of the...
My First Game
Want to tell us the story of your first trip to Fratton?
Email us at info@the1898.co.uk with the header
“My First Game” and we’ll be in touch!