Yakubu celebrates scoring Pompey's opening goal in the 4-1 victory over Southampton in 2005. Picture: Neil MunnsYakubu celebrates scoring Pompey's opening goal in the 4-1 victory over Southampton in 2005. Picture: Neil Munns
Yakubu celebrates scoring Pompey's opening goal in the 4-1 victory over Southampton in 2005. Picture: Neil Munns

What happened to the Portsmouth heroes who inflicted the 4-1 Demolition Derby on Southampton?

Today marks the 15th anniversary of Pompey's Demolition Derby 4-1 victory over Southampton.
By Will Rooney
Published 24th Apr 2020, 12:00 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2020, 12:14 BST

The famous win ensured those involved went down in Fratton folklore and we’ve taken a look where those involved are today...

The keeper last played for Oxford in 2015. He trained with the Blues during pre-season ahead of 2016-17 but wasn't offered a deal. Ashdown now runs the GK1 Academy, while he coaches at non-league Ascot.

1. Jamie Ashdown

The keeper last played for Oxford in 2015. He trained with the Blues during pre-season ahead of 2016-17 but wasn't offered a deal. Ashdown now runs the GK1 Academy, while he coaches at non-league Ascot. Photo: Mike Hewitt

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The right-back went on to represent the likes of Stoke and Derby after leaving Fratton Park in 2007 before ending his playing career at Chester in 2014.Now runs a football academy at Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

2. Andy Griffin

The right-back went on to represent the likes of Stoke and Derby after leaving Fratton Park in 2007 before ending his playing career at Chester in 2014.Now runs a football academy at Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. Photo: Steve Reid

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After departing the Blues in 2007, the defender returned as a player-coach at neighbours the Hawks in 2010. He's now president of the Slovenian footballers and sportsmen union.

3. Dejan Stefanovic

After departing the Blues in 2007, the defender returned as a player-coach at neighbours the Hawks in 2010. He's now president of the Slovenian footballers and sportsmen union. Photo: Jonathan Brady

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Pompey's second goalscorer used to snuff out Premiership strikers - now he's fighting crime. He's now working for the police force in his native Netherlands, specialising in forensics.

4. Arjan de Zeeuw

Pompey's second goalscorer used to snuff out Premiership strikers - now he's fighting crime. He's now working for the police force in his native Netherlands, specialising in forensics. Photo: Tony Marshall

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