After deciding the best footballing brain and best player at heading in the club’s history we now look at the players who have shown the biggest heart in royal blue. Here’s a list of potential contenders with other suggestions welcome via [email protected] or via Twitter at @pn_jordan_cross
5. Barry Horne
Was the player of the year on the club's return to the top flight in 1987-88. Bite in the tackle and a driving force in the middle of the park Photo: -
6. Jimmy Scoular
One of the greatest players to wear the star and crescent on his chest. The great Duncan Edwards said he was the best tackler he'd ever seen. Photo: -
7. Mick Tait
Played every position for Pompey except in goal. 'Yosser' brought total commitment and a fighting spirit in 278 outings across seven years. Photo: -
8. Michael Doyle
Captained Pompey to the League Two title in 2017 as an ever-present in Paul Cook's side. Grit, determination and a born leader with a fighting heart. Photo: Joe Pepler