Sent in by Brian Sessions of Bedhampton, here we see a marvellous tinted photo from 1939. It was taken at 33, Madeira Road, Copnor just before the party set off for Wembley for the 1939 cup final. On the left is Stan Davis Brian's uncle. Next to him is George Sessions, Brian's father and third from the left is his grandfather George Sessions. The man far right is a neighbour. The car was a Ford 8 or 10 no doubt the 'latest in motoring' in those days.Sent in by Brian Sessions of Bedhampton, here we see a marvellous tinted photo from 1939. It was taken at 33, Madeira Road, Copnor just before the party set off for Wembley for the 1939 cup final. On the left is Stan Davis Brian's uncle. Next to him is George Sessions, Brian's father and third from the left is his grandfather George Sessions. The man far right is a neighbour. The car was a Ford 8 or 10 no doubt the 'latest in motoring' in those days.
Sent in by Brian Sessions of Bedhampton, here we see a marvellous tinted photo from 1939. It was taken at 33, Madeira Road, Copnor just before the party set off for Wembley for the 1939 cup final. On the left is Stan Davis Brian's uncle. Next to him is George Sessions, Brian's father and third from the left is his grandfather George Sessions. The man far right is a neighbour. The car was a Ford 8 or 10 no doubt the 'latest in motoring' in those days.

Pompey Up for the Cup in 11 nostalgic images

In this selection you will see some fantastic, rare shots from the past of players and fans during Pompey’s FA Cup exploits over the years.
By Steve Deeks
Published 18th Aug 2021, 14:15 GMT
Updated 4th Oct 2023, 14:45 GMT

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Sent in by Michael Froggatt, nephew of Jack, we see some of the 1948/49 Championship side. In this shot we see Jack Froggatt arms folded leaning forward with Jimmy Scholar signing autographs behind him.

5. Up for the cup 1949

Sent in by Michael Froggatt, nephew of Jack, we see some of the 1948/49 Championship side. In this shot we see Jack Froggatt arms folded leaning forward with Jimmy Scholar signing autographs behind him. Photo: The News archive

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Airspeed lads plus a sailor friend pose in Trafalgar Square in 1942. All in suits and ties. Picture: Len Durrant collection

6. Up for the cup 1942

Airspeed lads plus a sailor friend pose in Trafalgar Square in 1942. All in suits and ties. Picture: Len Durrant collection Photo: -

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Pompey supporters in Nottingham in 1952 for an FA Cup tie against Notts County.

7. Up for the cup 1952

Pompey supporters in Nottingham in 1952 for an FA Cup tie against Notts County. Photo: The News archive

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Sent in by Rob Mitchell of Hilsea, we see a crowd of fans at Trafalgar Square en-route to watch Pompey play Leicester City the F.A. Cup semi final of 1949. His father Bob Mitchell is among them.

8. Up for the cup 1949

Sent in by Rob Mitchell of Hilsea, we see a crowd of fans at Trafalgar Square en-route to watch Pompey play Leicester City the F.A. Cup semi final of 1949. His father Bob Mitchell is among them. Photo: The News archive

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