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Alan Knight was given the freedom of the city by Portsmouth City Council

Legendary Pompey goalkeeper Alan Knight given freedom of the city

Alan Knight with the 125 history being sold to raise funds for ‘Pompey Family’ charities.

Pompey legend reflects on 'beyond words' day and urges fan to buy Pompey book fo...

Pompey Legends v Alan Knight Celebrity XI in a charity fundraising match at Fratton Park on Bank Holiday Monday. Picture: Sarah Standing (050525-5775)

37 fantastic photos as Pompey family turn out to support Alan Knight

Pompey's mascot Nelson outside Toby Carvery in Hilsea after a recent refurbishment Picture: Sarah Standing (190924-1621)

Toby Carvery reopens with a fresh new look - see inside

The new Pompey mural by MurWalls was officially unveiled on Tuesday, April 2, immortalising some of the club's greatest players.

Stunning wall mural unveiled showcasing Pompey legends

Pompey legend Alan Knight is undergoing major surgery tomorrow. Pic: Alex Shute

‘That’s my target’: Pompey legend’s vow as he undergoes major surgery

Eric Moore with the card he received on his 108th birthday - alongside one of his previous cards from the Queen. Picture: Mike Cooter (110324)

'Pony' celebrates his 108th birthday as he shares his secret of a happy life

5 Pompey legends could be coming back to Fratton

The Pompey legends who could be making exciting Fratton returns

Alan Knight sporting The News-sponsored goalkeeper jersey during the Blues' 1996-97 season

Kanye West baffles Pompey faithful with random social media post

Aaron Haggard from Gosport, has won the Best Games Room 2023 award in the Home Leisure Direct competition. He was presented the plaque by his childhood hero and Blues legend Alan Knight. Pictured is: (right) Alan Knight with Aaron Haggard. Picture: Sarah Standing (111223-3258)

Pompey fan "gobsmacked" after winning games room award

Portsmouth FC legend Alan Knight will be at the 125th anniversary concert on December 10, 2023, where the Pompey Overture will be premiered Pictures - Alex Shute

Piece of music celebrating Pompey's 125th anniversary to get its premiere

Last year's The News Carol Service at St Mary's Church in Fratton. Special guest at this year's service will be Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho. Picture: Sarah Standing (091222-3922)

Pompey boss John Mousinho to be the Christmas star of The News carol service

The Sir Loin of Beef, in progress and as it now looks.

See inside the Sir Loin of Beef's after complete refurb

Action from the football match between Sophie's Allstars and Pompey Charity Squad in aid of Sophie's Legacy. Picture: Sarah Standing (080523-4684)

Sophie's Legacy football match raises £28,000 as ex-Portsmouth stars triumph - i...

John Westwood is banned from all Pompey matches until August 11 - his fourth suspension of the season.

'I'm a dinosaur, I need to change': John Westwood on his five-month Pompey ban

Action from the Jon Gittens memorial charity match between a team of former Fareham Town players and a side of ex-Pompey and Southampton professionals. Picture: Keith Woodland (160421-813)

Matt Le Tissier heads list of ex-Portsmouth and Southampton stars who turn out f...

Former Pompey and Southampton professionals once again helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity.

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Pompey goalkeeper Josh Griffiths during the match against Wycombe Wanderers on Sunday. This evening he will be at The News carol service. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey player to join The News' carol service today

Charlotte C-K as Prince Eric and Aled Price as Ursula at Portsmouth Guildhall Studio Picture: Habibur Rahman

See The Little Mermaid at Portsmouth Guildhall Studio this Christmas

A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

Join Pompey legend Alan Knight & Little Mermaid stars at The News Carol Service

Flashback to the Sports Mail, May 1991 - victory over Bristol Rovers preserves Pompey's second tier status.

Sports Mail nostalgia – landmark day for legend Alan Knight as Portsmouth banish...

Lee Rigby's sister Amy, eft, mum Lyn, centre, and stepfather Ian all attended the Lee Rigby Memorial Cup match at AFC Portchester in 2017 and will be at the latest memorial match on Friday Picture: Ian Hargreaves

Ex-Pompey and Rangers stars taking part in Lee Rigby Memorial Cup game

Sophie Fairall's parents meet Aqua Platinum to organise the charity match for Sophie's Legacy charity at Gosport Football Club Gosport Borough chairman Iain McInnes, Aqua Platinum's Kimberley Earle, Holly Wylie, and Ryan Fronda, Natasha McCoy the general manager of Eden Motor Group, and Charlotte and Gareth Fairall Picture: Habibur Rahman Picture: Habibur Rahman

Pompey legends make a comeback to raise thousands for Sophie Fairall's charity

Retail development manager Julie O'Neill, shop manager Sallie-Ann Fard and assistant manager Callum Long.

Disability charity, Revitalise, opens 'most prominent' store yet

Chance and Lilly Bell Picture: Keith Woodland (160421-90)

People bask in sun for first Easter in three years with no Covid restrictions

Darren Anderton celebrates scoring against Liverpool in Pompey's 1992 FA Cup semi-final at Highbury. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Allsport

A day which will live forever: Legend relives Liverpool FA Cup semi 30 years on

Former Pompey player Jamie Vincent

Pompey mourn passing of former defender Jamie Vincent

Pompey are mourning the death of Joe Laidlaw.

Pompey mourning death of promotion-winning captain

Pompey are mourning the death of fourth division promotion-winning captain Joe Laidlaw.

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Andy Cullen has emphatically denied that Pompey have editorial control over Express FM. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages/PinP

'Entirely inappropriate':Cullen on claims of Pompey Express FM editorial control

Alan Knight made 801 appearances for Pompey during four decades at Fratton Park as a player. Picture: Phil O'Brien, Empics Sport

Alan Knight: I've seen Pompey team-mates go through living hell due to alcohol

Aaron Flahavan and Alan Knight will both be in the voting to find out readers' most-loved Pompey keeper

Which keeper should join Knight, Jamo and others in my Pompey keeper tournament?

Fans have been voting on their favourite kit in Pompey's history

It's official! This is supporters' favourite Pompey shirt in club's history

Paul Merson is among 24 Pompey legends, greats and heroes who feature in the book Played Up Pompey, which is now out as a paperback. Picture: Steve Reid

Popular Pompey book returns to shop shelves - three years after selling out

Former Pompey keeper Aaron Flahavan tragically passed away on August 5, 2001. Picture: Malcolm Wells

Remembering Aaron Flahavan - a tragedy which united Pompey and Saints in grief

Alan Knight was the last teenage goalkeeper to feature regular in Pompey's first-team. Picture: Phil O'Brien

Why teenager Gavin Bazunu is ready to re-write Pompey history after 40 years

Alan McLoughlin during his Pompey playing days.

Knight pays tribute to 'genuine' Macca who was adored by Pompey fans

Alan Knight remains as Pompey's ambassador - despite the social media rumours. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Alan Knight: It's just not true - Pompey haven't sacked me

Stephen Morgan taking part in Christmas Calls

Portsmouth charity vows campaign to combat loneliness will return next Christmas

Ian Stewart has revealed how Pompey destroyed his playing career, featuring for 52 minutes in 18 months. Picture: Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive

'Pompey destroyed me as a player - and nearly destroyed me as a person'

Alan Knight has been a test subject for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which was today granted UK approval. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Pompey legend Knight's role in the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

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Pompey legend David James is one of just five keepers to make 100 appearances in the last 38 years. Now he has been joined by Craig MacGillivray. Picture: John Walton

Five entrants in 38 years – MacGillivray joins Pompey legends

Valerie Emery from Portsmouth with her Age UK befriender Suzy, a nurse at Queen Alexandra Hospital, before the coronavirus pandemic

How you can bring joy to a lonely person in the Portsmouth area this Christmas

Well-known Pompey FC fan Basher Benfield's funeral took place on Friday, October 30, and his hearse passed Fratton Park on the way to his funeral at Portchester Crematorium. Picture: Sarah Standing (301020-7420)

Tributes paid to Portsmouth FC fanatic who defined spirit of club

A general view of the under construction Plough Lane stadium of AFC Wimbledon on March 31, 2020. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Pompey to make return to Wimbledon's Plough Lane for first time in 32 years

Former Pompey boss Jim Smith

Opinion: Pompey fans offer up their best Jim Smith starting XIs

Pompey keeper Alex Bass. Picture: Joe Pepler

The key attribute that's led to Palace and Boro's interest in Pompey

Kevin Harper in Pompey colours

Kevin Harper: I was booed before games but turned it around at Pompey

Former Pompey manager Alan Ball

Who’d be in your Bally’s Pompey team of the 80s?

Rory Allen is forced off after 18 minutes through injury during the December 1999 trip to Sheffield United

The truth behind Rory Allen's disappearance: The ex-Spurs and Pompey striker who...

Alan Knight Picture: Habibur Rahman

Pompey legend’s excellent gesture after being placed on furlough

Dave Rees, left, with Pompey great Alan Biley

The huge influence on the great Pompey players from yesteryear you never knew ab...

The poster which has been shared across social media

Portsmouth people will sing the Pompey Chimes from their windows at 3pm today - ...

Michael Poke. Picture: Joe Pepler

Former goalkeeper returns to Pompey in coaching capacity

Pompey goalkeeper Alex Bass. Picture: Simon Davies

Clubs will be 'watching, hovering and keeping an eye' on fledgling Pompey keeper

Pompey won't be in action until at least April 30 with football suspended.

Pompey praise for season extended indefinitely - and that must include the play-...

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