Tens of thousands of people accompanied the team bus on it’s journey from Fratton Park – all desperate to get a glance of their heroes and a cup that was last seen in these parts in 1939.
17. FA Cup winners Pompey Parade 2008
Portsmouth fans celebrate as their team arrive in a open top bus as part of their victory parade at Southsea Common following their win in the FA Cup Final 2008 on May 18 2008 in Portsmouth, England. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photo: The News archive
18. FA Cup winners Pompey Parade 2008
Nwankwo Kanu scored the winner, so it was no surprise he looked so happy with the FA Cup. Players and their families enjoy the moment. Picture: Malcolm Wells 082235-201 Photo: The News archive
19. FA Cup winners Pompey Parade 2008
Fans showed their appreciation en route. Thousands of Pompey fans lined the streets of Portsmouth to watch, Portsmouth Football Club winners of the FA Cup 2008, parade the FA Cup through the streets. Picture: Allan Hutchings 082212-351 Photo: The News archive
20. FA Cup winners Pompey Parade 2008
All smiles. Portsmouth fans celebrate as their team arrive in a open top bus as part of their victory parade at Southsea Common following their win in the FA Cup Final 2008 on May 18 2008 in Portsmouth, England. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photo: The News archive