Alan Ball's' side beat rivals Wimbledon 3-1 on New Year's Day 1986. (Mandatory Credit: Russel Cheyne/Allsport)Alan Ball's' side beat rivals Wimbledon 3-1 on New Year's Day 1986. (Mandatory Credit: Russel Cheyne/Allsport)
Alan Ball's' side beat rivals Wimbledon 3-1 on New Year's Day 1986. (Mandatory Credit: Russel Cheyne/Allsport)

Racehorse trainer, decorator, England coaches and DJ! What happened to Portsmouth side from New Year's Day win over fierce rivals Wimbledon

There’s been more than a few memorable New Year’s Day fixtures for Pompey over the years.

But few, if any, would have been as satisfying as the 3-1 win at fierce rivals Wimbledon back on January 1, 1986.

Both the Blues and Dons had established a reputation as two of the very toughest outfits in the game back in the 80s.

They collided at Plough Lane as two high-flying Division Two outfits pushing for promotion.

But two goals from Mick Channon and an effort from Vince Hilaire ensured it was Pompey who came out 3-1 winners on the day.

That saw them move six points clear of their opponents and stay level at the top with Norwich City, who were in first place on goal difference.

What became of Alan Ball’s men who did the business on that occasion in front of a crowd of 9,046?

We’ve done our homework to find out what Bally’s Gremlins on show have been up to in the ensuing years and where they are now.

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