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“PortsMOOth FC” as Fans Embrace COW-ley as New Boss

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Portsmouth have appointed Danny Cowley as their new head coach.

The announcement was made tonight and fans immediately showed support by putting cow emojis in their names on social media. The official Portsmouth account also changed their profile picture to say “Portsmooth”.

Earlier this week, Kenny Jackett was sacked following a spell of poor results, losing all five of his recent matches.

The final nail in the coffin came on Sunday, when the blues lost the EFL Trophy final 4-2 on penalties to League Two side Salford City at Wembley.

Andrew Moon who reports for the club and BBC Solent told Winol that after  “a four year run of moderate success” the recent “drop in form has been dramatic and surprising” and “the club felt like they had to do something”. 

“I don’t think it’s the manager losing the dressing room cliche… I actually think the players are disappointed because a manager being sacked… doesn’t reflect well on them” 

 “They still have a really good chance of reaching the playoffs… there’s no easy game as the cliche goes… but in the last ten games they are playing six of the bottom seven”

Cowley joins the club on an initial contract to the end of the season, alongside his brother Nicky.

They are renowned for a more attacking style of play that they implemented at both Lincoln and Huddersfield. 

Cowley stated in an interview on the Club’s official site that the brothers “have a clear model of how we like to play – fast, attacking football with a high energy and intensity.”

His first test in charge comes tomorrow as the Blues face Ipswich who recently appointed former Pompey boss Paul Cook as their manager.

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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers

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A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.

Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.

It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street. 

Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie. 

Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.

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Police officers injured during anti-migration rally

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Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”

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Residents warned over closure of recycling centre

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People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.

The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.

The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.

Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.

“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”

Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.

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