>>> On October 26, 2007 The News revealed that Pompey were looking to relocate to Horsea Island, near the M275.

>>> The shock news of the club looking at a new venue marked the death of the dream to build a stunning new stadium complex in Portsmouth Harbour itself, between Gunwharf Quays and HMS Warrior.

>>> That previous plan was unveiled amid great fanfare but sunk under a barrage of objections.

>>> On February 14, 2008, after a long period of silence from senior figures at the club had sparked concerns the Horsea Island plan could be in jeopardy, it was revealed that the project was still on track.

>>> The city council was apparently behind the scheme and were on the verge of appointing an agent to negotiate a deal for the sale of the land.

>>> On June 18 the first visions of the project were unveiled, showing a 36,000-seater stadium overlooking the water of Portsmouth Harbour.

>>> A day later The News carried an interview with Pompey chief executive Peter Storrie – now the club's executive chairman – in which he warned that the £100m Horsea Island scheme was the only show in town. If it did not get the go-ahead the club would be marooned at Fratton Park.

>>> On October 28 Pompey insisted that the shock departure of Harry Redknapp to Spurs would not have any long-term implications for the club, and that the stadium plan was not affected. He also revealed for the first time that supermarkets could feature in the development.

Also see: The new Pompey stadium section