There was some exciting news yesterday that former, and long-term, Magpie Matt Ritchie has landed at a new club. It’s familiar terrain for Ritchie as he returns to where is all began with Portsmouth.
Here is the announcement of Ritchie’s return to Fratton Park.
It's official. He's home. ??#Pompey pic.twitter.com/narRiQJKQa
— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) August 6, 2024
The Gosport-born winger began his career with Pompey joining their academy at age 13 in 2002. He made 10 appearances before departing for Swindon Town in 2011, after a loan spell.
Ritchie’s rise then gained steam with long-term stays at Bournemouth and of course, Newcastle United. Ritchie was released this summer after 8 seasons at St. James’ Park. He now has a new challenge back at Portsmouth on a two-year deal.
Interestingly, Matt isn’t the only former-Magpie who’ll grace the Fratton Park this season. Former-youth striker Elias Sorensen returned to England earlier this summer and he’ll link up with his elder ex-teammate.
The 24-year-old Dane had a breakout campaign for Esbjerg FC in the Danish second-division with 26 goals and 15 assists. He started this season strong with a goal and 4 assists in just two matches before Portsmouth swooped in to land him late last week.
We wish both Matt and Elias the best as Portsmouth begin their return to the Championship against Leeds this Saturday.
***I’m not decided on the future of the blog at the moment. With the season kicking off soon, I will try to put out a few posts a week with a focus on matches and transfers***
149 comments so far
Adamn_92
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Comment #121Mund
You probably know already but just to be clear, you definitely did not run me off the blog haha
Just got tired of all the dumb arguing and lack of football chat.
Moderation should be decided by the blog owner and whatever they decide is final. Only way it should be.
Still cba to post much for the time being as can already feel a silly back and forth arriving soon. But i’ll read on and check in to see what the future holds for the blog.
Fat Basta*d
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Comment #122https://x.com/Football__Tweet/status/1821464026779472376
Eh?
Regan
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Comment #123Anyone who’s fair and balanced will do to be honest..
Someone who doesn’t argue..
So that narrows it down a bit..
Hibbit
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Comment #124getting rid of the troll would, be a step in the direction. and sure more would drift back if that piece of shit was flush away,
Davas
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Comment #125Glad to see Bruno as part of the leadership group. A great choice, I think, after the way he has acted and thrown himself into the club.
Mund
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Comment #126Adam
I know mate 🙂
I get your reasoning and can’t fault you for it.
Hopefully a start of a new fresh blog to come.
That would be ideal
Hibbit
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Comment #127*we have a new thread*
Chris_NUFCtalkTV
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Comment #128Hello everyone, I hope you all are well. Farewell to Richie, it was time to move on. We need a new RW badly!
Fenham to Chalfont
Aug 11, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Comment #129As always good man for doing this Martoon, unfortunately I’m not sure the blog will be around when we finally get to see the results of our predictions:
Final League Position (3rd place)
Final number of Points (88)
Goals Scored (95)
League Cup round we reach (SF)
FA Cup round we reach (winners)
Blog Player of the Season (Tonali)
Top Goal Scorer (Isak)
Number of Goals for TGS (39)
Huuuuge season in coming
HWTL
Zhongguo Geordie
Aug 11, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Comment #130Final League Position 2
Final number of Points 83
Goals Scored (in the Premiership) 86
League Cup round we reach (Entry at 2, 5 = QF, 6 = SF, 7 = F) F
FA Cup round we reach (Entry at 3, 6 = QF, 7 = SF, 8 = F) F
Blog Player of the Season – Guimares
Top Goal Scorer (League and Cups) – Isak
Number of Goals for TGS (League and Cups) 30
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 11, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Comment #131EGB predictions for 24/25 season
Final League Position 1
Final number of Points 87
Goals Scored (in the Premiership) 94
League Cup round we reach 7 SF
FA Cup round we reach 8 F
Blog Player of the Season Bruno G
Top Goal Scorer (League and Cups) Isak
Number of Goals for TGS (League and Cups) 27
To make it easy for me to find could you put your predictions here:
simon376
Aug 11, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Comment #132Here’s my try
Final league position 3
Final points 68
PL goals 74
League cup final and win
FA cup final and win
Blog player of season Gordon
Top scorer Isak
Top scorer goals 26
simon376
Aug 11, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Comment #133Slight change
Here’s my try
Final league position 2
Final points 82
PL goals 74
League cup final and win
FA cup final and win
Blog player of season Gordon
Top scorer Isak
Top scorer goals 26
Swablr
Aug 11, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Comment #134Final League Position – 3
Final number of Points – 87
Goals Scored – 94
League Cup round we reach – 7
FA Cup round we reach – 8
Blog Player of the Season – Tonali
Top Goal Scorer – Isak
Number of Goals for TGS – 24
Number of Goals for TGS (League and Cups) – 31
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 11, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Comment #135Martoon,
1st
93
105
7
8
Lewis Hall
Isak
44
AnyToon in Indiana
Aug 11, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Comment #136Final League Position – 4
Final number of Points -79
Goals Scored (in the Premiership) – 76
League Cup round we reach – Final
FA Cup round we reach – Final
Blog Player of the Season – Gordon
Top Goal Scorer (League and Cups) – Isak
Number of Goals for TGS (League and Cups) – 27
Bills Son Is Back
Aug 12, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Comment #137Martoon
Final League Position 3
Final number of Points 80
Goals Scored 87
League Cup round Winners
FA Cup round we reach Semi
Blog Player of the Season Bruno
Top Goal Scorer Isak
Number of Goals for TGS 25
Fenham to Chalfont
Aug 12, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Comment #138Martoon,
I had a typo on my predictions for Number of Goals for TGS can I change it to 29. I know I’m very positive but 39 is a bit OTT lol
Cheers
jane
Aug 12, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Comment #139Final League Position – 5th
Final number of Points – 65
Goals Scored (in the Premiership) – 78
League Cup round we reach (Entry at 2, 5 = QF, 6 = SF, 7 = F) – 5
FA Cup round we reach (Entry at 3, 6 = QF, 7 = SF, 8 = F) – 5
Blog Player of the Season – Barnes
Top Goal Scorer (League and Cups) – Isak
Number of Goals for TGS (League and Cups) – 20
martoon
Aug 12, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Comment #140Fenham @138 – noted.
jon
Aug 13, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Comment #141Martoon
Final league position 4
Final points 73
PL goals 89
League cup final
FA cup semi final
Blog player of season Gordon
Top scorer Isak
Top scorer goals 27
Peckham Mag
Aug 13, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Comment #142Final League Position – 4
Final number of Points – 76
Goals Scored (in the Premiership) – 73
League Cup round we reach – Winners
FA Cup round we reach – Semi-Final
Blog Player of the Season – Bruno
Top Goal Scorer (League and Cups) – Isak
Number of Goals for TGS (League and Cups) – 27
check the toastie
Aug 13, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Comment #143Here yer Go Martoon –
League position – 4th
Number of points – 74
Goals Scored – 80
League Cup – Winners
FA Cup – Winners
Blog Player of the season – Gordon
Top Goalscorer – Gordon
Goals scored for top scorer – 20
tom68
Aug 13, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Comment #144MARTOON
League position – 3rd
Number of points – 79
Goals Scored – 88
League Cup – 5
FA Cup – 7
Blog Player of the season – Isak
Top Goalscorer – Isak
Goals scored for top scorer – 32
JohnJ
Aug 14, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Comment #145Martoon
Final League Position 3
Final number of Points 81
Goals Scored 85
League Cup round semi finalists
FA Cup round we reach 6th
Blog Player of the Season Gordon
Top Goal Scorer Isak
Number of Goals for TGS 24
Legolas
Aug 14, 2024 at 6:10 AM
Comment #146Thanks Martoon. Much appreciated.
Final League Position 3
Final number of Points 81
Goals Scored (in the Premiership) 80
League Cup round we reach (Entry at 2, 5 = QF, 6 = SF, 7 = F) 5
FA Cup round we reach (Entry at 3, 6 = QF, 7 = SF, 8 = F) winner
Blog Player of the Season – Bruno
Top Goal Scorer (League and Cups) – Isak
Number of Goals for TGS (League and Cups) 26
captainmarvel
Aug 14, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Comment #147Martoon
Final league po.3rd
Points: 85
Goals scored: 82
League cup: Final
Fa cup: Final. Winners
Player of the season: Isak
Top goal score: Isak
Tgs league and cups 35
Assassins Inc
Aug 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Comment #148Final League Position (3rd place)
Final number of Points (88)
Goals Scored (89)
League Cup round we reach (Final)
FA Cup round we reach (semi)
Blog Player of the Season (Gordon)
Top Goal Scorer (Isak)
Number of Goals for TGS (39)
B1GSTEVE
Aug 16, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Comment #149Assassins Inc
Aug 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Final League Position (2nd)
Final number of Points (87)
Goals Scored (93)
League Cup round we reach (7)
FA Cup round we reach (8)
Blog Player of the Season (Isak)
Top Goal Scorer (Isak)
Number of Goals for TGS (35)