Pompey fans took Yoshi Kawaguchi to their heartsPompey fans took Yoshi Kawaguchi to their hearts
Pompey fans took Yoshi Kawaguchi to their hearts

Cult classics: The 25 Portsmouth heroes that grew to have a special place in our hearts

They may not have been the most skilful or talented players to don a royal blue shirt.

But there’s a select band of former Pompey players who grew to be embraced by the club’s supporters.

They may have had shaky starts to Fratton Park life, but that didn’t stop these men growing to be appreciated and loved by the Fratton faithful.

So we now remember the 25 Pompey cult heroes from down the years. Does your favourite make the cut?

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