The random bits of replica Portsmouth kit worn by Caolan Lavery, Antti Niemi and Nicke Kabamba available for fans to buy

Worried about coming up short with ideas for Christmas presents this year?
Former loanee Caolan Lavery scored four goals in 13 games for the Blues during the 2015-16 seasonFormer loanee Caolan Lavery scored four goals in 13 games for the Blues during the 2015-16 season
Former loanee Caolan Lavery scored four goals in 13 games for the Blues during the 2015-16 season

Or maybe you risk a loved one getting a bit shirty with something you’ve already purchased ahead of the big day.

Well, if that’s the case, maybe a trip to the ‘vintage section’ of Pompey’s website might reveal one or two hidden gems.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

That is, of course, if the likes of Antti Niemi, Jamie Ashdown, Nicke Kambaba, Caolan Lavery or Stephen Henderson rank among your former favourite Fratton Park stars!

Former Blues keeper Jamie Ashdown sports his lime green kitFormer Blues keeper Jamie Ashdown sports his lime green kit
Former Blues keeper Jamie Ashdown sports his lime green kit

Bits of kit all five were assigned during their respective times at PO4 are currently up for sale.

Anyone interested might have to put up with some garish colours given the Blues’ notable goalkeeping outfits down the years.

But if bright pink or lime green is your thing, then shorts worn by Niemi 2009-10, Ashdown in 2011-12 or Henderson 2011-12 (all priced £14.99) are, unsurprisingly, still in stock.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Black Ashdown shorts from the 2009-10 Premier League season might be more up your street (also £14.99).

But don’t commit just yet, as a collection of shorts for former No31 and fellow goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from the 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons might sway your opinion.

Alternatively, a signed pair of red trunks from Ryan Williams’ first spell at the club might do the trick, although they’re a bit more expensive at £19.99.

If retro shirts are more your style, then you’re definitely in luck.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

However, once again, the player’s name emblazoned on the back might be a stumbling block.

An away match-issued top for keeper Henderson during his brief second spell at the club in 2018 is up for grabs at £69.99.

A home match-worn shirt of Lavery during his 2015-16 Fratton Park loan spell is available for £59.99.

Meanwhile, a 2017-18 away match-issued top for Kabamba will also set you back £59.99.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Both of the above-mentioned former strikers made their own particular marks on Fratton Park, scoring four goals between them, but neither will be joining the Pompey Hall of Fame any time soon, so no need to rush.

Of those mentioned, record-breaker, Southampton spoiler and Trust trailblazer Ashdown is a player who will live long in the memory of Pompey fans, with his 123 appearances coming during an eight-year spell at the club.

Respectfully, though, Niemi, Lavery, Begovic, Henderson and Kabamba made 64 Pompey outings between them.

Hardly Pompey history-makers but having a random bit of Blues history might just make someone happy!

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.