Paul Merson

Pompey boss John Mousinho

Huge John Mousinho Pompey admission that Fratton faithful will love

Paul Merson's son, Sam, has gone viral this week after scoring a wondergoal in non-league.

‘Phenomenal’: Son of Pompey title winner goes viral after wondergoal

Former Portsmouth captain Paul Merson has been named as a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing for 2024. Photo: BBC/PA Wire

Pompey legend announced as Strictly contestant

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

Pompey Division One title-winning captain Paul Merson is back in town next month with an Evening With Paul Merson at the Hampshire Rose. PICTURE:STEVE REID(032070-39)

A hero’s homecoming - title-winning captain coming back to Pompey

Former Pompey boss Harry Redknapp

Harry Redknapp's warning to Pompey ahead of Championship return

Thousands of Pompey fans ran onto the pitch to celebrate Pompey's League One title win on Tuesday night

How Paul Merson & Tim Sherwood reacted after Pompey sealed L1 title

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

An exciting new feature will be added to Fratton Park ahead of tonight's game against Derby

Super new Fratton Park feature to be unveiled ahead of Pompey v Derby

Former Pompey favourite Paul Merson

Ex-Pompey favourite's hilarious advice to two young Saints fans

From left: Jermain Defoe, Yoshi Kawaguchi, Laurent Robert and Mike Williamson

27 Pompey players fans wish 'had stayed away' from Fratton Park

Paul Merson and Tim Sherwood in the Fratton Park dressing room after helping the Blues lift the 2002-03 old First Division title

The Fratton Park reality check that cost ex-Pompey favourite £10,000

5 Pompey legends could be coming back to Fratton

The Pompey legends who could be making exciting Fratton returns

An Evening with Jeff Stelling, hosted by Bianca Westwood, is at The Kings Theatre, Southsea on February 1, 2024

See an Evening with Jeff Stelling for free at The Kings Theatre

Newcastle's Matt Ritchie helped heap pressure on Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford. The Gosport boy and former Pompey player was an unlikely hero at Old Trafford. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

Back to heap pressure on United boss: Pompey boy's unlikely chapter

Harry Redknapp December 7, 2005 - October 25, 2008 2 years, 10 months, 19 days (1,054 days) March 30, 2002 - November 24, 2004 2 years, 7 months, 26 days (971 days)

Harry Redknapp's upcoming Guildhall show rescheduled

Harry Redknapp’s upcoming show at Portsmouth Guildhall has been rescheduled.

Freddie Webb

Paul Merson was a Pompey captain that Marlon Pack looked up to as a Fratton Park season-ticket holder. Picture: Phil Cole/Getty Images

'I care too much - but it drives me': New Pompey captain on emulating his heroes

Paul Merson receives his Millwall standing ovation. PICTURE;STEVE REID(031028-180)

One of the greatest displays in Pompey’s history: 20 years on from Merson's aria

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

Jim Smith.

‘Jim loved a glass of UB40!’: Comical tribute to much-loved Pompey boss

Paul Merson. Picture: Steve Reid

‘Never played in front of anything like it - we’d take some beating now’: Merson

Paul Merson is coming to the Hampshire Rose in Widley next February.

A hero is back as Pompey’s title-winning captain makes return

Former Pompey favourite Matty Taylor has shared what it was like working with Paul Merson during their time together at Fratton Park.

Former Blues ace hails ‘God’ Merson for role in 2002-03 title-winning season

Paul Merson

Merson, Primus, Whittingham, James, Anderton - who's your Pompey favourite?

Svetoslav Todorov

Favourite Pompey striker vote: Third round draw revealed

Will Steve Claridge get your 'favourite striker' vote?

Who's your favourite Pompey striker of all-time? It's nearly time to decide

Paul Merson celebrates with Gary O'Neil after the youngster netted in a 3-1 win over Gillingham in September 2002. Picture: Steve Reid

Gary O'Neil: Of all Harry's great Pompey signings, Paul Merson was the best

Gary O’Neil remains in awe at the calibre of player Harry Redknapp managed to lure to a once-struggling Division One side.

Neil Allen

Harry Redknapp shares a joke with Gary O'Neil (left) and Matt Taylor in Hong Kong in July 2007. Picture: Will Caddy

Gary O'Neil: It's been 20 years - and what Harry did at Pompey was incredible

Paul Merson skippered Pompey to the First Division title in 2002-03. Picture: Steve Reid

Redknapp: Merson took a liberty with me at Pompey. I'd have sacked anyone else

From left: Darren Anderton, Jamal Lowe, Steve Stone and Jed Wallace

Who is your favourite Pompey wide boy?

Jed Wallace was an influential wide man at Pompey from 2013 to 2015 / Picture: Joe Pepler

Vince Hilaire? Jed Wallace? Jamal Lowe? Who's your favourite Pompey wide boy?

A signed Paul Merson shirt - owned by Paul Sexstone, who's among those to vote Merse their favourite Pompey midfielder of all-time

Paul Merson is your (unofficial) favourite Pompey midfielder of all-time

Cultured Croat Robert Prosinecki spent a memorable season at Fratton Park - and one he still cherishes

In Their Own Words: Prosinecki, Merson, Hreidarsson & Co on why they love Pompey

Where are the heroes of 2003, 18 years on?

From a club president to detective! Where are Pompey title heroes of 2003 today?

Jeff Stelling to step down as Soccer Saturday host at end of season - what he sa...

Pompey promotion skipper Paul Merson is this evening appearing in a BBC documentary focused on gambling and its impact on his life. Picture: Steve Reid

'I wouldn't wish this on anybody': Pompey hero Paul Merson bares his soul

Paul Merson acknowledges his standing ovation at Millwall in 2003. PICTURE: STEVE REID(031028-180)

Redknapp stashed my £30,000 betting debt - and then I had game of my career

The familiar figure of Kev McCormack is stepping down as Pompey's kitman - but remaining at Fratton Park. Picture: Malcolm Wells

End of an era - Kev McCormack steps down as Pompey kitman

Paul Merson and Michael Doyle were both 34 when they first appeared for Pompey - the same age as impending arrival Shaun Williams

The title-winning greats who answer those doubting Pompey move for Millwall man

Michael Jacobs, right, was Pompey's star man against Charlton on Tuesday night.

Comparisons to Pompey legend Merson made as Jacobs proves he has 'wow' factor

Former Pompey skipper Paul Merson. Picture: Steve Reid

Could Sheringham and Merson have played in the same Pompey XI?

Pompey are back in action with a trip to Stevenage in the Carabao Cup. It will be their first competitive action since the League One play-off semi-final against Oxford United. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey handed Stevenage cup trip

Sol Campbell arrives at the Pompey training ground in Eastleigh. PICTURE:STEVE REID

On this day: Portsmouth poised to pull off Campbell swoop

Paul Merson nets a 72nd-minute penalty for Pompey against Millwall in 2003. Picture: Chris Young.

The day Pompey favourite Merson left Millwall fans in total awe

Harry Redknapp and Jim Smith with the 2002-03 First Division championship trophy. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Merson: my ex-Pompey boss Harry was better tactician than Wenger

CLOSED: The Village Home pub, Alverstoke, has shut this week after a suspected case of coronavirus Picture: Sarah Standing

Alverstoke, a safe haven - then they opened the pubs | Rick Jackson

Former Pompey boss Harry Redknapp is a BetVictor ambassador

Harry’s Heroes should be renamed Harry’s Hypocrisy | Simon Carter

Paul Merson

How Merson flew to Barbados during Pompey's title-winning season - only to get r...

Paul Merson lifts the Division One trophy after Pompey claimed the title in 2002-03. Picture: Steve Reid

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson: Winning Portsmouth promotion was best achieveme...

Sol Campbell with David James (centre) and Sylvain Distain

The ultimate Pompey six-a-side team - who's made it into your dream Blues small-...

Kevin Harper sees a shot blocked by QPR keeper Lee Harper during the 2000-01 season.

Kevin Harper on his love for Pompey, fans' stick, winning over the Fratton faith...

David James receives his News readers player of the year award from Gary O'Neil. PICTURE:STEVE REID(071953-128)

Gary O’Neil reveals career-best six-a-side team - with all six players former Po...

Paul Merson on his Pompey debut against Forest. Picture: Matthew Ashton

On this day: Pompey start 2002-03 campaign with comfortable victory over Notting...

Paul Merson lifts the Division One title. Picture by Steve Reid (032070-39)

Former Portsmouth, Arsenal and Aston Villa ace Paul Merson reveals biggest footb...

Paul Merson lifts the Division One title. Picture by Steve Reid (032070-39)

Former Pompey, Arsenal and Aston Villa ace Paul Merson reveals biggest footballi...

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