And in that period there were some incredible days to savour – so here, in no particular order, are the matches you named as your favourites from the Blues’ Premier League era.
9. Pompey 2 Manchester City 1 2006
Pedro Mendes scores his late winner against Manchester City and the Great Escape commences | JPIMedia Photo: The News
10. West Brom 2 Pompey 0 2005
The Hawthorns was the scene of a huge love-in as West Brom's win sends down Southampton | JPIMedia Photo: Steve Reid
11. Newcastle 1 Pompey 4
Pompey put Newcastle to the sword in a brutal opening - and get their first league win at St James' Park since 1949 | JPIMedia Photo: Nigel French
12. Pompey 2 Sunderland 1 2006
Pompey move out of the bottom three with the pressure cranked up in the Great Escape | JPIMedia Photo: Mick Young
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