Fratton Park was full to capacity but Portsmouth supporters saw their fan-owned club crash to a heavy defeat

The Calvin Report: Reborn club come out to stirring soundtrack in front of a capacity crowd but after taking the lead Pompey let in a stream of goals and have their captain sent off

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Fan power kicks-off a share offer to steer Aldershot Town out of receivership.

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Palace striker Kevin Phillips scores from the spot

Promoted Crystal Palace urged to follow Swansea's example

Kevin Phillips' penalty winner is set to ear Palace £120million windfall

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Championship football club Sheffield Wednesday has turned down a lucrative sponsorship deal from a payday lender.

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The Championship: Heaven and hell on the final day

Steve Kember and James Scowcroft share their memories

Harry Redknapp will stay at QPR and try to rebuild his squad

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Harry Redknapp is not so short of achievement it is necessary for him to side-step any blame in the disaster of Queen's Park Rangers, which is something even his warmest admirers have to admit was the thrust of his comments after Sunday's dismal denouement of a campaign which came to represent all that is worst in English football.

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The Premier League is a powerful force for good in society

Football's unique appeal, combined with the often imaginative approach of club staff, has improved thousands

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Guy Whittingham named as permanent manager of Portsmouth

The former striker has been caretaker since November

Sign of the chimes: Portsmouth supporters

Portsmouth exit administration after fans take over at Fratton Park

Portsmouth have moved out of administration and are now officially owned by the Pompey Supporters' Trust (PST), administrators BDO confirmed on Friday.

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