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We'll give them the freedom of the city
Harry Redknapp and the FA Cup heroes will be given the freedom of the city as soon as possible, city leaders have pledged.
And the occasion will be celebrated with another parade to pay tribute to the team which triumphed at Wembley on Saturday.
Portsmouth City councillors have the power to decide who gets the freedom of the city, and the major party leaders agree there would be no opposition to the move.
City council leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson said the honour would be bestowed in autumn and would include a show and parade in Guildhall Square.
'I can't imagine anyone objecting to giving them freedom,' said Cllr Vernon-Jackson. 'They've done so much for the city, they've really put us on the map. They all deserve this honour.
'We want to do it properly so we're going to wait until they're all back from their holidays, and give them the show they deserve.'
Leader of the city Labour group, Jim Patey, pledged his support.
He said: 'They're all very worthy of the freedom of the city.
'They've really enhanced Portsmouth worldwide.
'And as for Harry, we may not have the resources of the top four clubs, but we've got him.
'His inspiration and dedication is so deserving of an award.'
And Conservative leader Cllr Steve Wemyss said: 'Harry and the team have certainly done a lot for Portsmouth. The city's been given global status thanks to them. They all deserve to be recognised for that.'
Portsmouth Football Club already has the freedom of the city, which was given in 2003.
But the honour planned for later this year would name Harry and the individual FA Cup winning team.
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