About The 1898 Copy

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.

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We’ll bring you Match previews and post match reports as well as regular opinion pieces and interviews

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Wherever you are, get behind the Blues, we’ll be watching them every step of the way and you can too

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The Columnists

Barry Clements

Creative Director

Season Ticket Holder in the North Stand Upper since 2005, former host of the Pompey Podcast

Ewan Castle

Editor-in-Chief

Been visiting Fratton Park since 2002, Experienced Technical Web Designer/Developer

Ryan Stillwell

One third of @3LadsInThePub
Eastern Road Debrief
Former Pompey Live maverick

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Barry Clements | Dec 10, 2024

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Barry Clements | Sep 25, 2024

Opening FC

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Barry Clements | Aug 19, 2024