Portsmouth News 24/7
Writer: pompeyrug 
Date:Tuesday June 30 2009
Time: 3:19PM
UK time is: 15:09:41
Choose your club
Other Sites
Network Navigation
Vital Partners
'If It's Football, It's Vital'
Blackman moves on to Bristol City
Andre Blackman is probably not a name that a lot of Pompey fans are familiar with I would guess?
Well, the guy - in the image above - has been a regular in the reserves over the past couple of years but this was not enough to earn him a new deal this summer and we released him...
The former Arsenal and Spurs youngster has now joined Bristol City on a free, with him targeting some first team football with the championship outfit - telling the Bristol City site: 'this is a very big move for me. I've not played a first team game yet, and for the gaffer to sign me and give me the chance to show what I can do is great.
'I want to express myself and show that I can be ready for first team football. It's a big move in general.
'I can't wait to get out there and play, I just have to get over my injury first.'
18-year-old Blackman, who is recovering from an injury but should be back soon, is a left back but is also believed to be able to play as a left winger.
It is a shame things could not work out for him at Pompey but he is not the first to be released by us, and most certainly will not be the last - good luck to him, lets just hope that he does not come back to haunt us one day as being 'one of those that got away'.
PLAY UP POMPEY!
Vital F1 Prediction League - Join now for Spain
For the very latest Premier League odds
Click here to join in the debate on the club forum.
Your Comments
he certainly had a good game against fulham reserves and i was beginning to think we had a good left back coming through, but doesnt seem to look like he fitted in. really fast attacking left back, looked good, oh well.
ruffcider
I'm sorry but I just can't get my head around this. The lad has been playing regularly for the reserves, he's only 18 so still maturing. Why did we not let him go out on loan to get some first team experience. It does seem a little short sited. Like you say Rug..."lets just hope that he does not come back to haunt us".
cornypomp
I agree there corny but wish him the best of luck in building his career. Long way from the Championship to the Premier League.
eastneydave
Cornypomp... you took the words right out of my mouth...
Chix
Absolutely. A loan would surely have been a better option? Oh well, I'm sure the youth team guys know what they are doing...
Pompeytim
The youth team guy being Paul Hart !!.. nah seriously when it comes to youngsters Paul HArt is the best in the business so if he deemed him not good enough that fair dos by me
Chix
loook that article is wrroong...... andre didnt get released he was givin a pro.....and turned it down because bristol wanted him and becz he knew he would def be playing first team next season....he was the best player in the reseys by far and was one of the youngest...and the reason is cz andre didnt wanan stay u dont no portsmouth i play for pompey and was very good m8s with andre ...was on the phone too him last night .... dnt listen too wat u read on the net my friends... andre was better off going and made a lot of money out of it....he wasgood enuff to play first team for pompey but moved cz he just wouldnt have!!!
pompey playa
Have Your Say
Recent Articles
On this day in history...19th May (Sunday May 19 2013)
Pompey predictions league - winners! (Saturday May 18 2013)
On this day in history...18th May (Saturday May 18 2013)
Sullivan brought in to replace Eastwood (Friday May 17 2013)
On this day in history...17th May (Friday May 17 2013)
On this day in history...16th May (Thursday May 16 2013)
End of the line for duo? (Wednesday May 15 2013)
Eastie to Rovers; Jobsite sign on (Wednesday May 15 2013)
Pompey sign defender Devera (Wednesday May 15 2013)
On this day in history...15th May (Wednesday May 15 2013)
Archived Articles
Vital Members League (view all)
| 1. | pompeyrug | 59 |
| 2. | eastneydave | 44 |
| 3. | storagematt | 30 |
| 4. | Jimsmithswig | 22 |
| 5. | mslorna48 | 20 |
| 6. | blueballoo2000 | 11 |
| 7. | PFCblue | 10 |
| 8. | PompeyJake | 9 |
| 9. | Pompeytim | 9 |
| 10. | Alty Blue | 7 |
League Results (view all)
| Latest Results | ||||
| Shrewsbury | 3 | - | 2 | Portsmouth |
| Portsmouth | 3 | - | 0 | Sheff Utd |
| Brentford | 3 | - | 2 | Portsmouth |
| Portsmouth | 0 | - | 0 | Stevenage |
| Portsmouth | 1 | - | 0 | Tranmere |
| Preston | 1 | - | 1 | Portsmouth |
League Table (view table)
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 18. Stevenage | 46 | 15 | 9 | 22 | -17 | 54 |
| 19. Oldham | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | -13 | 51 |
| 20. Colchester | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | -21 | 51 |
| 21. Scunthorpe | 46 | 13 | 9 | 24 | -24 | 48 |
| 22. Bury | 46 | 9 | 14 | 23 | -28 | 41 |
| 23. Hartlepool | 46 | 9 | 14 | 23 | -28 | 41 |
| 24. Portsmouth | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | -18 | 32 |
Breaking League News
| Play Off Final v Brentford
» Yeovil : 19/05/2013 13:09:00
|
| DRFC New Manager To Be Unveiled On Monday
» Doncaster : 19/05/2013 11:15:00
|
| On this day in history...19th May
» Portsmouth : 19/05/2013 11:00:00
|
| Former striker looking for more Wembley heroics
» Doncaster : 19/05/2013 10:49:00
|
| Bradford Join Swindon In League One
» Swindon : 18/05/2013 22:31:00
|
| Let's Make A Dream Come True
» Yeovil : 18/05/2013 21:36:00
|
| Pre Wembley Preparations
» Yeovil : 18/05/2013 21:28:00
|
Current Site Poll (view all polls)
|
|
1 © - All content copyright Vital Network Ltd, not to be reproduced without explicit permission Copyright Issues
Cookie Policy
At Vital Football, we along with most other modern websites use small files called 'cookies' to create the most secure, effective and functional website possible for our users. Without these files our business model, based on advertising, breaks down and we would be unable to continue to provide the services that you are here to utilise. By continuing to use this website after seeing this message, you consent to our use of cookies on this device unless you have disabled them. For full details please read our Cookie Policy which can be found here. However, if you would like to disable cookies on this device, please view our Cookie Policy which contains an opt-out tool for disabling advertising cookies. Please also visit our information pages on 'How to manage cookies' if you would also like to block all other types of cookies. Please be aware that parts of this site will not function correctly if you disable cookies.