Nostalgia

Former Pompey boss Paul Hart

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Millwall skipper Paul Robinson celebrates with Kenny Jackett following Millwall's League One Play-Off final victory in 2010. Picture: Sean Dempsey

Jackett treated players differently: Skipper on ex-Pompey boss' unusual approach

Paul Robinson made 38 appearances and scored twice for Pompey as a player. He later returned for the 2018-19 season as a coach. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey man Paul Robinson: 'Paul Cook was ruthless. I was gone - and gutted'

David Leworthy, pictured against Chelsea in April 1985, made 12 appearances and scored four goals during 18 months at Spurs. Picture: Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive

Ex-Pompey man Dave Leworthy: My biggest regret was punching a Southampton player

Sent in by Brian Sessions of Bedhampton, here we see a marvellous tinted photo from 1939. It was taken at 33, Madeira Road, Copnor just before the party set off for Wembley for the 1939 cup final. On the left is Stan Davis Brian's uncle. Next to him is George Sessions, Brian's father and third from the left is his grandfather George Sessions. The man far right is a neighbour.
The car was a Ford 8 or 10 no doubt the 'latest in motoring' in those days.

Pompey Up for the Cup in 11 nostalgic images

Jamal Lowe celebrates with Michael Doyle and Conor Chaplin after netting his second goal against Notts County as Pompey win promotion at Meadow Lane in April 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Scary Michael Doyle punched me after goal which won Pompey promotion: Jamal Lowe

Jamal Lowe is mobbed by visiting Pompey fans after firing the Blues to promotion at Meadow Lane in April 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Jamal Lowe: I was the star boy whose career had collapsed - then Pompey saved me

Paul Cook recruited Adam Barton for Pompey in June 2015. Just 14 months the midfielder was sold to Partick Thistle.

'He was incredible': Kal Naismith's on Pompey's 'best' player under Paul Cook

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Southern Vipers celebrate winning the Charlotte Edwards T20 tournament last year. Picture by Dave Vokes

Why colours are so important as Southern Vipers aim to retain the T20 trophy

Matt Taylor has picked his right-footed equaliser at Leicester City in February 2003 as his favourite Pompey goal. Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Matt Taylor's surprise choice as all-time favourite Pompey goal

Matt Taylor's familiar goal celebration, this time after grabbing the winner against Newcastle in April 2007. Picture: Steve Reid

Matt Taylor: The truth behind my Pompey penalty which secured the Great Escape

Micah Hall has praised the Eisner family's input as Pompey owners since August 2017. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'Michael Eisner is doing an excellent job at Pompey'

Micah Hall (middle) with Bill Gillon (left) and Bob Beech (right) during the supporters' battle to seize ownership of Pompey.

'Saving Pompey cost me my marriage, nearly bankrupted me and led to depression.'

Tony Smith, left, receives his Community Media Champion Award. Picture by Angel Radio

Angel Radio founder Tony Smith wins community media award

Former Pompey man Ben Tollitt is back in the Football League after four-and-a-half years away. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey winger backed for Football League return after shining in non-league
A former Pompey player has been backed for a Football League return – after spending the last three years in non-league.
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David Unsworth made just 19 appearances for Pompey, a victim of Harry Redknapp walking out of the club in November 2004. Picture: MARTYN HAYHOW/AFP via Getty Images

David Unsworth: I had 19 Pompey games - but some of the best times of my career

Sol Campbell kept Macclesfield in the Football League and also managed Southend, yet has been without a club since June 2020. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

'I applied for the Pompey job twice and didn't get an interview. That hurts'

Sol Campbell lifted the FA Cup as Pompey skipper in May 2008 - the fourth time he won the trophy as a player. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Sol Campbell: 'I wrote off £1.7m to save Pompey, I didn't take a penny'

Peter Storrie has picked out the two stand-out players from the memorable Harry Redknapp eras at Pompey. Picture: Portsmouth FC

Peter Storrie's surprise choice as 'best' Pompey players during Redknapp days

A falling out between Pompey owner Milan Mandaric and manager Harry Redknapp saw the latter walk out on Pompey in November 2004 - and join Southampton 15 days later. Picture: Jon Buckle/EMPICS

Peter Storrie on truth behind Harry Redknapp's controversial Southampton move

Harry Redknapp embraces owner Sacha Gaydamak following Pompey's FA Cup final triumph in May 2008, with chief executive Peter Storrie looking on. Picture: Nick Potts

Peter Storrie: Our owner wanted Pompey to compete with Chelsea

Lyndon Arthur (left) in action against Walter Gabriel Sequeira during their light heavyweight fight at the University of Bolton Stadium in September 2022. Arthur is trained by David Norris. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

'I was at Pompey. Now I train title-winning boxers and bare-knuckle fighters'

David Norris' dramatic equaliser at St Mary's in April 2012 entered Pompey folklore. He's still playing 11 years later - at the age of 42. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Pompey hero David Norris: I've retired three times - but I'm still playing at 42

Josh Flint with former Pompey team-mate Leon Maloney (right) after securing promotion to the Eredivisie in April 2022, following a 2-1 triumph over Den Bosch.

'Pompey never used me at centre-half. Now I'm defending against World Cup stars'

Josh Flint scored on his Pompey debut in September 2019 against Norwich Under-21s in the Leasing.com Trophy - yet was released several months later. Picture: Joe Pepler

'Pompey released me twice - now I'm in Holland's top flight': Josh Flint

An emotional Jimmy Ball with dad Alan at Pompey's promotion party against Sheffield United in May 1987 - but there's a little-known story behind those tears. Picture: Murray Sanders

Jimmy Ball reveals truth behind iconic Pompey photograph with dad Alan
A crying Jimmy Ball embracing dad Alan amid Fratton Park promotion celebrations remains an iconic photograph.
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In an emotional tribute, Jimmy Ball lays father Alan's famous flat cap on the roof of the Fratton Park players' tunnel before the encounter with Arsenal in May 2007. Picture: Steve Reid

'I grew up around England legends, world superstars and Pompey greats'

Christopher Bazalgette about to bat against Havant in 1995

Hampshire grassroots cricketing legend taught Ali G to play the sport

Pompey's capture of the First Division title in 2002-03 ranks as Milan Mandaric's favourite moment in football. Picture: Malcolm Wells

'Pompey gave me my favourite season during 50 years in football': Milan Mandaric

At Exeter, Joe Pigott starts for Pompey in League One for the first time in more than two months.

Loanee handed first league start for two months in Pompey hunt for win

Kenny Jackett surprisingly dropped skipper Tom Naylor for the July 2020 League One play-off semi-final against Oxford United. Picture: Joe Pepler

'It was bizarre': Gareth Evans lifts lid on Tom Naylor Pompey play-off shock

Graham Rix lasted 13 months under Milan Mandaric at Pompey. Picture: Phil Cole/ALLSPORT

Milan Mandaric: My eight Pompey managers - and why I sacked them

Harry Redknapp and Milan Mandaric became close friends during their memorable times together at Fratton Park. Picture: Phil Cole/Getty Images

'The best football guy I ever had': Milan Mandaric on Pompey's dream ticket

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe was not happy about Milan Mandaric's Christmas present in December 2005. Picture: Ben Radford/Getty Images

Milan Mandaric: I sent Rupert Lowe a dead duck - so he reported me to the league

Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric attended Saturday's 2-0 defeat to MK Dons. It was his first visit for a Fratton Park game since September 2010. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'I still regret it': Milan Mandaric reveals why he never should have sold Pompey

Richie Barker signed Wes Fogden for Pompey in January 2014 - but was sacked two-and-a-half months later. Picture: Joe Pepler

'From Eddie Howe to Barker and goose excrement': Wes Fogden on his Pompey shock

Wes Fogden had quit the Championship with Bournemouth to aid Pompey's battle against relegation from the Football League in January 2014. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey man Wes Fogden: At 18 I was warned I'd never play again

Michael Doyle won the League Two title with Pompey in May 2017, yet 12 months earlier Sheffield United tried to tempt him away from Fratton Park. Picture: Joe Pepler/Digital South

Michael Doyle: Sheffield United tried to tempt me to leave Pompey

Gareth Evans and Michael Doyle celebrate Pompey taking the League Two title - and outcome Evans felt sparked long-held animosity from Derek Adams. Picture: Harry Murphy/Getty Images

'Derek Adams bore a grudge with me over Pompey title win': Gareth Evans

Gareth Evans admits Pompey were the happiest days of his playing days - now he's featuring at non-league Radcliffe. Picture: Joe Pepler

Gareth Evans: A part of me died when I left Pompey

Darren Anderton made 77 appearances for Pompey before leaving for Spurs in May 1992 and enjoying an England career which brought 30 caps. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Allsport

‘Pompey were going to release me - then I got lucky’: Darren Anderton

Niko Kranjcar, pictured with Papa Bouba Diop, celebrates winning the FA Cup with Pompey in May 2008. Picture: Joe Pepler

Niko Kranjcar: I owe my Pompey career to my idol Robert Prosinecki

Portchester's Brett Pitman in action against Brockenhurst. Picture: Mike Cooter (270822)

Ex-Pompey man Brett Pitman: I'm in English football's ninth tier - and loving it

Brett Pitman skippered Pompey to the Checkatrade Trophy in March 2019. Picture: Joe Pepler

'I loved it at Pompey, loved it. I left because of one person': Brett Pitman

Joe Devera was part of a Pompey squad convinced they could win promotion in 2013-14 - instead they narrowly avoided dropping into non-league. Picture: Joe Pepler

'We predicted promotion': Joe Devera on how Pompey nearly ended in non-league

Joe Devera made 80 appearances during two seasons at Pompey which ended in May 2015. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey man Joe Devera: I quit football to work for Saudi Arabia Royal Family

Stefani Miglioranzi (left) and David Beckham were team-mates at LA Galaxy. Here they give chase to FC Dallas' David Ferreira in September 2009. Picture: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images

Ex-Pompey man on most talented team-mate - Robert Prosinecki or David Beckham

Stefani Miglioranzi celebrates scoring against Sheffield United in August 1999 - his maiden Pompey goal. Picture: Steve Reid

Stefani Miglioranzi: I rejected Everton and Liverpool - my heart was at Pompey

Marc McNulty is seeking to put a frustrating four years behind him - but first he must find a club. Picture: Joe Pepler

'I need the right manager': Ex-Pompey striker bids to resurrect stalled career

Marc McNulty celebrates scoring his first goal of the League Two play-off semi-final first leg against Plymouth in May 2016. Picture: Joe Pepler

Marc McNulty: I wish I could rewind and relive my Pompey days. I love the place

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Mathias Svensson scored 12 goals in 51 appearances at Pompey before leaving in July 1998. Picture: Laurence Griffiths, Empics

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Mathias Svensson (second from left) and his Pompey team-mates do the conga on the Elland Road pitch following their 3-2 FA Cup success at Leeds in February 1997

Ex-Pompey man Matt Svensson: My Liverpool heartache opened door for Michael Owen

Danny Rose was hospitalised after breaking his leg in a drop-ball against Northampton in December 2017

Pompey man still refuses to blame culprit after horror drop-ball injury

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