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Portsmouth Society secretary Dr Roger James, taking another look at the controversial structure of the Tricorn, Portsmouth, 1995. The News PP5240

31 glorious retro photos as we remember fond times in Portsmouth 1995

Former Pompey defender Hayden Foxe celebrates his side's Division One title win in 2003.

Why I’m still unsure Pompey title winner's speaking to me 22 years on

Paul Merson guided Pompey to the 2002-03 Division One title after arriving on a free transfer from Aston Villa

Harry Redknapp names his greatest-ever Pompey signing

Chris Burns made 116 appearances for Pompey - now he's starring for England.

England international glory for Pompey cult figure - at the age of 55

Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation may be more harmful than previously thought, scientists have claimed. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation may be harmful, according to new study

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 and Jim Smith with Peter Higgins to open the new Betting Room at 19 Albert Road, Southsea in February 2006 (060864-47)

15 pictures showing life in Portsmouth in 2006

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

Jim Smith, left, with former Pompey manager Harry Redknapp in 2004 Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

On this day: Smith reveals Redknapp knew swapping Pompey for Saints was mistake

Gavin Maguire didn't play league football for Pompey for 16 months after clashing with Jim Smith. Picture: Neal Simpson

Gavin Maguire: I was banished from Pompey's first-team for 16 months

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

Undated handout photo issued by Chernobyl Spirit Company of bottles of Atomik premium fruit schnapps. Photo: Chernobyl Spirit Company/PA Wire

Portsmouth professors behind Chernobyl schnapps give profits to Ukraine

Harry Redknapp celebrates winning the FA Cup with Pompey in May 2008. Picture: Steve Reid

Harry Redknapp: I do stupid things, but Pompey was the best time of my life

Ukrainian men make their way back to their homes at the Dorohusk border crossing between Poland and Ukraine Picture: Janek Skarzynski/AFP via Getty Images

Portsmouth professor says scientific friends in Kyiv are preparing to leave city

Professor Jim Smith from the University of Portsmouth and the Atomik vodka brewed from apples near Chernobyl. Picture: University of Portsmouth

Scientists begins selling vodka made with apples from Chernobyl exclusion zone

Former Pompey striker Colin Clarke. Picture: Gary M Prior/Allsport

Pompey Nostalgia: Awesome 1992 FA Cup trip to Ayresome Park recalled

If you can remember as far back as this column a fortnight ago, you’ll know I was asking for 1990s Pompey games you regard as memorable.

Steve Bone

Jim Smith was Chris Burns' third Pompey boss in his opening 83 days at the club. Picture: Mike Egerton/Empics

'The manager was sacked the day I joined Pompey' - Chris Burns

Stuart Doling (right) featuring in Pompey's 1-0 Fratton Park defeat to West Ham in September 1992

Ex-Pompey man Stuart Doling: My drinking put me in The Priory and told I'd die

Sammy Igoe made 177 appearances and scored 11 times after coming through the Fratton Park ranks

Sammy Igoe: Copacabana Beach and Zico resurrected my Pompey career

Former Pompey player Bjorn Kristensen

Opinion: Great Dane thrown into Smith's best Pompey XI debate

Former Pompey boss Jim Smith

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

Former Pompey manager Alan Ball

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

Former Pompey manager Alan Ball watches from the bench during the Blues' visit to Reading's Elm Park in 1985. Picture: Chris Cole/Allsport

Bally hangs on for Pompey win – just like his teams back in the day

Pompey left-back John Beresford's move to Liverpool in the summer of 1992 was scrapped - and instead he joined Newcastle

John Beresford: Liverpool's board vetoed my transfer from Pompey - and Kevin Kee...

Jim Smith, left, with Harry Redknapp in 2006 Picture: Phil Cole/Getty Images

Jim Smith funeral: Harry Redknapp among mourners as respects are paid to former ...

Kenny Jackett has managed Pompey 150 times - winning 78 of them - since joining in June 2017. Picture: Paul Thompson

Kenny Jackett's a man of integrity and deserves incredible Pompey feat - Catlin

Kenny Jackett marked his 150th game as Pompey boss on Saturday - with his 78th victory. Picture: Joe Pepler

It's 150 up for Kenny Jackett as remarkable Pompey record draws him alongside Ji...

Kenny Jackett has reached 150 games as Pompey boss.

Neil Allen

Ronan Curtis' seventh goal in 10 games earned Pompey an impressive 1-0 win against Ipswich on Saturday. Picture: Graham Hunt

Pompey 1 Ipswich 0: Neil Allen's verdict - A day of Pompey perfection as a city ...

The front cover of the match day programme featuring John Jenkins MBE Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Pompey pay tribute to Portsmouth D-Day veteran John Jenkins in matchday programm...

Gaffer for a Day, Daniel Byrne, wants a minute's silence to remember Jim Smith (pictured here with Harry Redknapp) and John Jenkins before Saturday's visit of Ipswich. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Gaffer: John Jenkins was lovely and I loved Jim Smith - Pompey need to stage a m...

John Jenkins, seen here parading the Olympic Flame at Fratton Park in 2012, will be honoured by Pompey this weekend. Picture: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Pompey pledge 'fitting' tributes to John Jenkins, Ron Saunders and Jim Smith for...

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

Ex-Pompey and Tottenham star Darren Anderton: Jim Smith was a father figure - my...

Former Pompey physio Neil Sillett spent 10 years working with Jim Smith, firstly at Fratton Park and then Derby

Why football never gave my mate Jim Smith the credit he deserved - Neil Sillett

Andy Awford played under Jim Smith and later joined him on Harry Redknapp's coaching staff. Picture: Robin Jones

Andy Awford: Wonderful former Pompey boss Jim Smith could liven up a room

Jim Smith and Harry Redknapp celebrate the Division One title in 2003. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.

Jim Smith: facing the hairdryer and seeing the human side of the man who gave so...

Harry Redknapp (right) with Jim Smith (left). (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Harry Redknapp's tribute to 'best ever signing' Jim Smith after former Portsmout...

Steve Bone fondly remembers th elate Jim Smith, both as a Pompey manager and in the Harry and Jim double act. Picture: Phil Cole/Getty Images

Jim Smith - great Pompey manager, great character, but not always a man of many ...

Jim Smith, who passed away today, is pictured with Pompey boss Harry Redknapp after securing the Division One title following a 3-2 win over Rotherham in April 2003. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Alan Knight: Farewell to Jim Smith - one of my favourite Pompey managers

Former Pompey manager Jim Smith today passed away at the age of 79. Picture: Adam Davy

Former manager Jim Smith mourned by Pompey

Professor Jim Smith from the University of Portsmouth and the Atomik vodka brewed from crops grown near Chernobyl

University of Portsmouth professor distils Chernobyl's first vodka

Former Pompey defender Jon Gittens PICTURE:MARCUS MINGINS

Pompey mourn the death of Jon Gittens

Former Pompey defender Jon Gittens PICTURE:MARCUS MINGINS

Portsmouth FC mourn the death of Jon Gittens

Guy Butters suffered Pompey agony when Jim Smith's side visited Sunderland in May 1993

Guy Butters: My Portsmouth regret over infamous Sunderland handball

Guy Butters suffered Pompey agony when Jim Smith's side visited Sunderland in May 1993

Guy Butters: My Portsmouth regret over infamous Sunderland handball

Matt Clarke is heading for a Pompey appearance record in another outstanding Fratton Park season. Picture: Joe Pepler

Future unknown – yet remarkable Clarke closing in on record-breaking Pompey achi...

Matt Clarke is heading for a Pompey appearance record in another outstanding Fratton Park season. Picture: Joe Pepler

Future unknown – yet remarkable Matt Clarke closing in on record-breaking Portsm...

Brett Pitman, Gareth Evans and Oli Hawkins celebrate. Picture: Joe Pepler

Knight: Three massive Portsmouth points means Barnsley are looking over their sh...

Former Pompey boss Harry Redknapp

On this day: Harry Redknapp quits as Portsmouth bossÂ

Former Pompey boss Harry Redknapp

Harry Redknapp reveals how he ruined one of Chris Kamara's Sky Sports broadcasts

Boxing mourns death of Johnny Cheatle

Pompey manager Harry Redknapp holds aloft the FA Cup after victory against Cardiff

Redknapp: Cup victory completed my Pompey hat-trick

Guy Whittingham celebrates his goal against Bristol Rovers during the 1992-93 season

Quarter of century on from one of the great Pompey sides

Guy Whittingham celebrates his goal against Bristol Rovers during the 1992-93 season MAYOAK0002893915

Quarter of century on from one of the great Pompey sides

Andy Awford and Kit Symons

I can recall another '˜baby' crop of Blues

Kenny Jackett

A different kind of optimism at dawn of new Pompey season

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