Harry Redknapp guided Pompey to the FA Cup in 2008.   Picture: Mike EgertonHarry Redknapp guided Pompey to the FA Cup in 2008.   Picture: Mike Egerton
Harry Redknapp guided Pompey to the FA Cup in 2008. Picture: Mike Egerton

FA Cup heroics, Crystal Palace comeback, derby success over Southampton, survival at Wigan and many more!- Harry Redknapp's greatest Portsmouth triumphs as ex-boss reaches 20 years from first match in charge

Today marks 20 years since Harry Redknapp took charge of Pompey for the first time.

Although it may not have seemed it at the time, the 2-0 defeat at Preston sparked an incredible journey for the ex-West Ham boss in charge of the Blues.

Promotion to the Premier League, consecutive top-nine finishes, an FA Cup triumph, and a first European campaign were all achieved under his stewardship – across two spells.

Here’s what we’ve selected as the 75-year-old’s greatest matches as Fratton chief.

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