WHERE
ARE THEY NOW? – PORTSMOUTH FC
By Andy Pringle
© Andy Pringle 2011
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Table
of Contents
Players-A
Players
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Players
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Players
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Players
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Players
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Introduction
There
must be something mysterious lurking in the depths of Fratton Park
that captures the souls of unsuspecting visitors to the ground and
converts them to die-hard Pompey fans. My first experience was a
fairly dull match against SwindonTown in the late 1960's but after 90
minutes, despite losing 2-1, I was hooked.
On that day the
team contained the likes of Milkins, McCann and Hiron. We shouted
their names from the terraces and they became part of our lives, but
what became of them when their playing days came to an end? This book
aims to answer the question but, to tell the truth, it is an excuse
to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and to remember some of the
characters who made the club what is today. It is not meant to be a
definitive guide or a 'history' book, but simply a light read that
will hopefully put a smile on your face, regardless of your age.
I
would like to apologise in advance because you will undoubtedly spot
that some players' situations will have changed by the time that you
get to read this book. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the game
(and human life expectancy), it will almost certainly be out of date
as soon as it is published. Having said that, I do hope that you will
enjoy it nonetheless.
A project like this would not have been
possible without a great network of support. I am particularly
grateful to Jake Payne, Pat Neil, Lee Edwards, Roger Holmes, Neil
Fissler, Andi Saunders and my long suffering family who thought that
this ghost had been laid to rest many years ago. In about 1996, I
compiled a 'Where Are They Now?' that covered all league clubs and
proved to be very popular, even if it was labelled the 'bog-readers
bible' and 'anoraks almanac'. I think my wife has just about forgiven
me for that flight of fancy, so please enjoy this book – it may be
another 14 years before the sequel!
Andy Pringle
andy@where-are-they-now.co.uk
PS:
Play up Pompey!
Pompey players –
A
ABBOTT,
Shirley
100
apps, 3 goals (1913-1923) Career: Derby County, Portsmouth, Queens
Park Rangers, Chesterfield (1911-1927).
Centre half who later became first team coach at Chesterfield. Died
on 26th September 1947. 
ADAMS,
Tony
(Manager
between October 2008 and February 2009.) After
an illustrious playing career with Arsenal and England, Adams
progressed into management with Wycombe Wanderers and had a 22 game
spell in charge at Fratton Park following Harry Redknapp's first
departure. In May 2010 he agreed to become the manager of Qabala FC
in Azerbaijan, which is being relaunched and financed thanks to an
injection of millions of dollars from one of the country's richest
men. His assistant is another former player with Pompey connections,
Gary Stevens.
AGNEW,
Steve
7
apps (on loan) (1992) Career: Barnsley, Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth,
Leicester City, Sunderland, York City (1983-2001).
Became manager of Gateshead in 2001. Has since coached at Hartlepool,
Leeds and Middlesbrough, where he became first team coach in July
2008.
AIYEGBENI,Yakubu
92
apps, 43 goals. (2002-2005) Career: Gil Vincente, Maccabi Haifa,
Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton (1998- date).
The 'Yak' joined Pompey in January2001, initially on loan and his
goals helped secure promotion to the Premiership. Moved to
Middlesbrough for £7.5 million at the end of the 2004 /5 season and
was then transferred to Everton in August 2007 for £11.25m. Nigerian
international and has scored more premiership goals than any other
African player.
AIZLEWOOD,
Steve
204
apps, 15 goals. (1979-1983) Career: Newport County, Swindon Town,
Portsmouth (1968-1983). Strong full
back signed from Swindon in 1979 for a fee of £45,000. Has since
returned to his home town of Newport in Gwent where he now practices
as a Chartered Surveyor. Welsh under-21 international.
ALBURY,
William
26
apps. (1956-1958) Career: Portsmouth, Gillingham (1956-1959).
Former Pompey schoolboy whose first team appearances were restricted
during a difficult period for the club. In 1959 he moved to
Gillingham for £3,000 and later played over 400 matches for Yeovil
Town. Managed Waterlooville and had two years as player- manager at
Botley before retiring. Later worked for Havant Borough Council in
their Parks Department but is still a regular at Fratton Park and an
active member of the former players' association.
ALLEN,
Jimmy
132
apps, 1 goal (1930-1934) Career: Portsmouth, Aston Villa (1932-1944).
The British transfer record was smashed in 1933 by Jimmy's move from
Portsmouth to Aston Villa, for a fee of £10,750. Ran a pub for many
years in Swansea. Died at his Southsea home in February 1995
ALLEN,
Martin
46
apps, 4 goals (1995-1997) Career: QPR, West Ham, Portsmouth, Southend
United (1984-1998). 'Mad Dog'
arrived at Fratton Park from West Ham in 1995 for £500,000. Started
his coaching career as assistant manager at his home town club,
Reading. Has since managed Barnet, Brentford, MK Dons, Leicester City
and Cheltenham. Became a scout for QPR when his tenure at Cheltenham
came to an abrupt end following accusations of racial abuse. The
charges were subsequently withdrawn. England under-21
international.
ALLEN,
Rory
16
apps, 3 goals (1999-2002) Career: Tottenham H, Luton T, Portsmouth
(1995-2002). Became Pompey's first
£1 million pound purchase when he joined from Spurs in 1999. He was
plagued by injuries and was forced to retire at the age of 25, three
years and only 15 appearances later. Left the club to go and watch
the England cricket team play in Australia before starting a new
career as a civil servant in the Foreign Office.
ALOISI,
John
66
apps, 29 goals (1997-1998) Career: Portsmouth, Coventry City (1997 -
2001). Arrived on the south coast in
1997 from Australia via Standard Liege and then Cremonese in Italy.
Terry Fenwick paid the Italian outfit £300,000 to bring Aussie
striker to Fratton Park and he started to repay the outlay instantly,
by scoring within three minutes of his debut. He went on to bag of
total haul of 29 goals in only 66 games . A £600,000 transfer then
took him to Coventry City but he was dogged by injuries and failed to
re-capture his initial form. He has since played in Spain (Osasuna),
Italy (Alaves) and now back home in Australia for Sydney FC.
Australian international goalscorer, who is on the cover of the
Australian version of Pro Evolution Soccer 6!
ANDERSON,
John
86
apps, 43 goals (1933-1946) Career: Portsmouth, Aldershot.
(1933-1947). Joined in 1933 and
scored in the 1939 FA Cup victory. Ended his playing days at
Chichester City before becoming landlord of a pub in Crystal Palace.
He continued to attend Fratton Park but died in 1987 at the age of
71.
ANDERTON,
Darren
77
apps, 13 goals (1990-1992) Career: Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur,
Birmingham City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bournemouth. (1990-2008).
'Sicknote" (a nickname apparently coined by Andy Gosney), joined
Pompey as an apprentice in 1990 and quickly developed into a first
team regular. He was one of the stars of the FA Cup run that was
cruelly ended by penalties in the semi-final replay against
Liverpool. His rise to prominence earned him a £1.75 m move to
Tottenham Hotspur in 1992. He has since played for Birmingham City,
Wolves and Bournemouth. Retired in 2008, but not before coming on as
a late substitute in his last game and scoring the winner! Won 30
England caps and was player of the season in 1992.
ANGELL,
Brett
Pompey
junior (1986-1987) Career: Played for fifteen league clubs including
Everton and Sunderland (1986- 2002).
Prolific striker who began his career at Pompey as a defender. He
only started to shine when given the chance to join the forward line
while at Cheltenham. After knocking in goals for numerous clubs, he
finally returned to Fratton Park as a coach in 2005. This role only
lasted five months and he has since coached in Ecuador and taught
coaching courses for the Football Association before taking up a
regional coaching job in New Zealand..
ARMSTRONG,
James ('Joe')
78
apps, 31 goals (1913-1921) Career: Scotswood, Portsmouth, Sheffield
Wednesday, Norwich City, Clapton Orient, Scotswood, Bournemouth,
Portsmouth Trams (1913-1924). Scored
15 goals for the Pompey side that won the Southern League
Championship in 1919-20. Died in 1966. at the age of 74.
ARMSTRONG,
John
86
apps (1963-1967) Career: Barrow, Nottingham Forest, Portsmouth,
Southport (1955-1970). Scottish
goalie who played 86 matches before John Milkins emerged as
competition and prompted his move to Southport. Managed New Brighton
before leaving the game. Went into the frozen food business becoming
a Business Sales Manager until he retired and moved back to
Scotland.
ASHWORTH, Phil
5
apps, 4 goals (1979-1980) Career: Blackburn Rovers, Bournemouth,
Workington, Southport, Rochdale, Portsmouth, Scunthorpe United
(1974-1981). A brief stay saw him
score four goals in as many appearances but never established himself
in the first team. Moved on to Scunthorpe and ended his playing days
in Tasmania, having previously played in Sweden. Returned to live in
Brigg, South Lincolnshire and to work as a delivery driver for a
local stationery firm. His daughter married Hull City defender Andy
Dawson.
ASPINALL,Warren
157
apps, 28 goals (1988-1993) Career: Played for ten league clubs
including Everton and Aston Villa (1985-2000).
Joined Pompey in 1988 for £315,000 from Aston Villa. After several
successful seasons, including the FA Cup run of 1992, he left for
Bournemouth in 1993. A long term ankle injury forced him to retire in
2000, while on Brighton's books. Made the headlines when his drinking
and gambling got out of hand, but happily, he has now recovered,
found work as a warehouseman and has also helped out with some
scouting.
ATYEO, John
2
apps (1950-1951) Career: Portsmouth, Bristol City (1950-1965).
Only played twice for Pompey but clocked up almost 600 appearances
for Bristol City, and scored over 300 goals. A former England
international, John qualified as a teacher and taught at a school in
Warminster before suffering a fatal heart attack at his Wiltshire
home in 1993, aged 61 A stand at Bristol City's Ashton Gate was named
after him.
ATKINS,William
(Bill)
11 apps 2 goals
(1968-1969) Career: Swindon Town, Halifax Town, Stockport County,
Portsmouth, Halifax Town, Rochdale, Darlington (1959-1974)
. Tall goalscoring centre forward spent nine months at Fratton Park
but only found the net twice during this time. Re-joined one of his
former clubs, Halifax Town, for £12,000 in November 1969. At the end
of his playing days, Bill bought a bakers & confectioners which
he ran for thirty years. Now retired and living in West
Yorkshire.
AUBEY, Lucien
3
apps (on loan) (2008) Career: Toulouse, Lens, Portsmouth, Rennes,
Sivasspor (2001-date). Joined on
loan in January 2008 but did not do enough to earn a permanent
contract. Returned to Lens and has since played for Rennes and
Sivasspor in Turkey. Played for France as an under 21 but Congo at
full international level.
AWFORD,
Andy
371
apps, 3 goals (1989-2000) Career: Portsmouth (1998-2000).
Before joining Pompey, Andy had broken the record for being the
youngest player to appear in the FA Cup when he appeared as a
substitute for his previous club Worcester City. He went onto become
one of the club's favourite players and was constantly linked with
moves to other teams. In the end, he remained a one club man until he
was forced to retire due to injury in 2001. Even then, he stayed at
Fratton Park - the role of chief scout was offered and accepted. He
later became reserve team manager and then first team coach at Oxford
United (under Jim Smith). Most recently managed Bognor Regis until
January 2009. Awfs is now training to be a sports teacher and also
shares his view of the game on BBC Radio Solent. Andy played nine
times for the England under 21 side and the 1997-1998 Player of the
Year.
AYRTON, Neil
2
apps (1979-1981) Career: Portsmouth (1979-1981).
Moved back to Maidstone United, his original club, after only two
appearances. Having retired from non-league football, Ayrton
established himself as a veteran runner with Blackheath & Bromley
Harriers Athletic Club
BAGLEY,
William
139
apps, 13 goals (1933-1939) Career: Newport County, Portsmouth
(1929-1939). Despite having to have
stitches above his eye during his Pompey debut, Bill went on to play
over 100 games before the outbreak of World War Two. He was awarded
an FA Cup winners medal in 1939 when he was first reserve despite
playing in the first four rounds of the cup. During the war he worked
as a storeman at Portsmouth Dockyard. Died in 1976 while on holiday
in Scotland.
Pompey
players - B
BAIRD, Ian
22
apps, 1 goal (1987-1988) Career: Southampton, Cardiff City, Newcastle
United, Leeds United, Portsmouth, Leeds United, Middlesbrough,
Hearts, Bristol City, Plymouth Argyle, Brighton & H A
(1982-1998). Born in Rotherham but
started his career at Southampton which took in nine league clubs and
included a short stay at Pompey. He signed in 1987 for £285,000 but
was sold back to Leeds United for less than half of the purchase
price a year later. Moved into coaching, initially in Hong Kong,
where he had a spell in charge of the national side. In 2003 he set
up his own contract hire and leasing firm IBMH (Ian Baird Motor
Holdings). Managed Havant & Waterlooville before taking over at
Eastleigh in October 2007.
BAKER,
Jim
Career:
Derby, Portsmouth, Hartlepool, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United
(1910-1927). Was on Pompey's books
in 1912 but made his name at Leeds as a player and later as a
director of the club. Died in 1966, aged 75.
BALL, Alan
(Manager
between 1984-1989 and 1998 to 1999.) Career:
Blackpool, Everton, Arsenal, Southampton, Bristol Rovers (1962-1982).
The youngest member of England's World Cup winning side, 'Ballie'
managed Pompey twice. Having joined in May 1984, he enjoyed three
successful years and guided the club back to the old First Division
following two seasons in fourth spot. Sadly relegation followed
immediately and he was sacked in January 1989. He returned in 1998 to
try and fight off the threat of relegation but his contract was
terminated in December 1999. Earned 72 caps for his country and won a
League Championship medal with Everton. Known for his white boots, he
also spent five years with Arsenal, and had spells at Southampton and
Bristol Rovers. His managerial career also took in Manchester City,
Southampton, Blackpool, Stoke City and Exeter. He was awarded an MBE
for services to football and was a popular after dinner speaker until
his death in 2007. Firefighters were called to his Warsash home just
after midnight on 26th April when his body was discovered. It is
believed that he had suffered a heart attack after trying to put out
a bonfire in his garden.
BALL,
Kevin
124
apps, 4 goals (1982-1990) Career: Coventry City, Portsmouth,
Sunderland, Fulham, Burnley. (1981-2002).
His career had started as a teenager with Coventry City but he didn't
make the grade at Highfield Road and moved to Pompey in the summer of
1982 whilst still only 17. It was January 1984 when he made the
breakthrough into the first team, appearing at right back in a 2-0
defeat at Shrewsbury. That was his only appearance in that season but
did establish himself in the first team and had made well over a
century of appearances when he made the move to Sunderland in 1990.
He appeared in their FA Cup Final side of 1992 and led them to two
promotions into the Premier League, in 1996 and then again in 1999.
His playing days came to an end in 2002 when he was released by
Burnley. After a short spell out of the game he returned to join the
coaching staff at Sunderland at a time when Howard Wilkinson and
Steve Cotterill were in charge of the team. He was appointed as
assistant academy coach and briefly took over as manager following
the sacking of Mick McCarthy. Bally returned to the academy and he's
now their youth team coach.
BAMBER,
Dave
4
apps (1984) Career: Blackpool, Coventry City, Walsall, Portsmouth,
Swindon Town, Watford, Stoke City, Hull City, Blackpool (1979-1994).
His last club was Blackpool (for a second spell) where he became a
hero and entered into their Hall of Fame.You can even buy Dave Bamber
tee-shirts from a site called cultzeros.co.uk. Dave remained in the
area to become a property developer. A Torquay United fanzine was
named 'Bamber's Right Foot' following his penalty miss against the
Gulls in the 1990-1 play off final at Wembley.
BARLOW,Bert
114
apps, 34 goals (1939-1946) Career: Portsmouth, Leicester City,
Colchester United (1939-1954).
Scored in the 1939 FA Cup Final victory on 1939 and a member of the
1949 Championship winning side. He later played for Leicester City
and Colchester United before working in the family store and for a
private car hire firm. Lived in retirement in Colchester until his
death on 19th March 2004, aged 87.
BARNARD,
Leigh
90
apps, 8 goals (1977-1982) Career: Portsmouth, Peterborough United,
Swindon Town, Exeter City, Cardiff City (1977-1991).
Former Pompey apprentice who played 79 first team games before
leaving for Swindon Town on a free transfer in 1982. He made over 200
appearances for the Wiltshire club and helped them to promotion in
1985/86 and 1986/87. Finished up at Cardiff in 1991, where he played
a further 69 games before hanging up his boots. He then studied to
become a teacher and currently teaches Maths at Abbotsfield School in
Hillingdon.
BARNARD,
Mike
127
apps, 26 goals (1953-1958) Career: Portsmouth (1953-1958).
Inside forward who played 116 games for Pompey between 1953 and 1958.
Also played cricket for Hampshire and was a member of the team that
won the County Championship for the first time in 1961. Became a
familiar voice on BBC Radio Solent's local sports programmes. The
former Portsmouth Grammar School boy also taught Geography and Sport
at a local prep school until his retirement.
BARNETT,
Alan
26
apps (1955-1958) Career: Portsmouth, Grimsby Town, Exeter City
(1955-1966). Goalkeeper and former
Army Corporal who joined Pompey from Croydon Amateurs having been
spotted by Jack Mansell, who was working as a football coach at a
holiday camp at the time. His departure for Grimsby in 1958 meant
that Pompey had to find a new secretary, the post had been occupied
by Alan's wife during their stay on the south coast.
BAROS,
Milan
16
apps (2008) Career: Liverpool, Aston Villa, Portsmouth (2002-2008).
Czech international who made twelve appearances in a Pompey shirt
before leaving the UK to play in Turkey for Galatasary. Milan was top
scorer in the Turkcell Super League in the 2008/9 season. Although he
didn't score a league goal for the Blues, he did win the penalty that
settled the FA Cup quarter final match against Manchester United in
2008. Milan also created Kanu's winning goal in the semi-final and
came on as a sub in the final itself.
BARRETT,
Neil
26
apps, 2 goals (2001-2004) Career: Chelsea, Portsmouth, Dundee,
Livingston, York City (2000-date).
Former Chelsea youth team player. Since leaving Fratton Park in 2004,
Neil has played in Scotland for Dundee and Livingston, He signed for
York City in June 2009 and played for them in the 2010 Conference
national play-off final at Wembley.
BARTLETT,
Gordon
2
apps, 1 goal (1974-1975) Career: Portsmouth, Brentford (1974-1976).
Former apprentice who made an immediate impression when he scored
after coming on a substitute against Bolton in 1974. Moved to
Brentford the following year having only made one more fleeting
appearance. It was in non- league football that Bartlett later made
his name when he became the youngest manager to lead a team out at
Wembley. He was only 30 when his side, Southall, reached the final of
the FA Vase. Has managed Wealdstone since 1995 and notched up over
1000 games as their boss.
BARTLETT,
Kevin
3
apps (1980-1982) Career: Portsmouth, Cardiff City, West Bromwich
Albion, Notts County, Port Vale, Cambridge United (1980-1993).
Things did not look good when he did not make the grade at Pompey. A
terrific run of form whilst playing for Fareham re-ignited his League
career. He eventually played over 400 matches and scored 162 goals.
Retired through injury in 1993.
BARTON,
Tony
144
apps, 37 goals (1961-1965) Career: Fulham, Nottingham Forest,
Portsmouth (1954-1967). A former
England Youth winger, Tony gained experience as coach at Portsmouth,
before becoming manager at Aston Villa. His coaching skills also took
him to Southampton, Pompey and Northampton. Suffered a heart attack
during his time at Northampton and died at his Southampton home on
20th August 1993. Led Aston Villa to their European Cup final success
in 1982.
BASON, Brian
9
apps (1981-1982) Career: Chelsea, Plymouth Argyle, Crystal Palace,
Portsmouth, Reading (1972-1982).
Former Chelsea apprentice, but played most of his league soccer for
Plymouth. Managed an hotel in Truro, Cornwall after hanging up his
boots, then ran several pubs before moving to Daventry to work as a
sales rep. A former England Schoolboy international.
BAXTER,
Mick
0
apps, 0 goals (1984) Career: Preston, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth
(1974-1984). Mick made his name in
200 plus games for Preston before going on to play a further 100
games for Middlesbrough. Alan Ball signed him on a free transfer in
1984 but ill health meant that he left to become Preston youth team
coach before making a full appearance. He was diagnosed as having
Hodgkins Disease and tragically died of a heart attack in 1989 aged
only 32. Mick was the brother of current Finland manager Stuart
Baxter
BEALE, John
15
apps, 2 goals (1951-1952) Career: Portsmouth, Guildford City (1948-
1953). Died on 31st August 1995,
aged 65.
BEASANT,
David
28
apps (2001-2002) Career: Wimbledon, Newcastle U, Chelsea, Grimsby
Town (loan), Wolves (loan), Southampton, Notts F, Portsmouth,
Tottenham Hotspur (loan), Brighton (1978-2004).
'Lurch' came to prominence as part of Wimbledon's 'Crazy Gang' in the
1980's, and went on to make over 700 League appearances for a whole
list of different clubs. Briefly joined Pompey after Aaron Flahavan's
tragic death and played 28 games before moving on again. He played
his last competitive game in the 2002–03 season for Brighton at the
age of 43. Won two England caps but ironically one of his jobs since
retiring as a player, was as goalkeeping coach to the Northern
Ireland international side. More recently, he has been working as a
coach at Glenn Hoddle's academy in Spain.
BEATTIE,
Dick
133
apps (1959-1962) Career: Celtic, Portsmouth, Peterborough United
(1959-1962). Scottish Under 23
goalie who established himself as first choice keeper in the early
1960's. A disagreement with boss George Smith resulted in his
transfer to Peterborough United for £5,000 in 1962. Ended his career
back in Scotland and died at Old Kilpatrick in 1990.
BEAUMONT,
Billy
70
apps, 2 goals (1907-1910) Career: Swindon Town, Portsmouth,
Southampton (1906-1911). Played over
100 games for Pompey before being transferred to Southampton for the
princely sum of £75. Died in November 1911, having contracted
pneumonia. He was only 28.
BELHADJ,
Nadir
48
apps, 5 goals (2008-2010) The
marauding left sided defender/midfielder now plays for Al Sadd in
Qatar.
BELLAMY, Jim
(Early
1900's.) Career: Reading, Woolwich Arsenal, Portsmouth, Dundee,
Motherwell, Burnley, Fulham (1902-1915).
Londoner who played for a number of League clubs including Arsenal
and Pompey in the early 1900's. His real claim to fame was that he
went on to coach Barcelona between 1929 and 1931. Died in 1969.
BERESFORD,
John
132 apps, 10 goals
(1989-1992) Career: Manchester City, Barnsley, Portsmouth, Newcastle
United, Southampton, Birmingham City (loan) (1983-2000). Remembered
as a great left back, but also for missing a penalty in the 1992 semi
final shoot- out against Liverpool. This is a shame because he was
one of Pompey's most gifted players at the time. Manager John Gregory
had snapped him up from Barnsley in March 1989 for £300,000 and it
did not take long for John to establish himself as first choice left
back. Exciting to watch, he was never afraid to push forward whether
playing in defence or midfield. Consistently good performances not
surprisingly attracted the attention of bigger clubs including
Liverpool and Newcastle. John joined the latter for £700,000 in the
summer of 1992, where he instantly won a First Division champion's
medal. A £1.5 million move brought him back south to Southampton
before retiring from the game in 1999/2000. He now works as an after
dinner speaker and TV pundit for Tyne Tees TV and ESPN. He won two
England 'B' caps but has also represented his country in beach
soccer. He has his own website, which has not been updated since 2006
but is still at: www.officialplayersites.com/players/beresford and
will earn you a 10% discount if you want his mum to cut your hair!
BERGER,
Patrick
60
apps, 8 goals (2003-2005) Career: Liverpool, Portsmouth, Aston Villa,
Stoke City (loan) (1996-2007). Czech
Republic international winger. Returned home to play for Prague in
2008, but finally retired from the game due to injury in January
2010. Scored in the 1996 Euro final against Germany.
BERKOVIC,
Eyal
28
apps, 3 goals (2004-2005) Career: Southampton (loan), West Ham,
Celtic, Blackburn Rovers (Loan), Manchester City, Portsmouth
(1989-2005). Started and ended his
career in Israel, his home country, but also spent almost ten years
in the UK. He was brought to Fratton Park by Harry Redknapp, who had
previously been his manager at West Ham. Retired in 2006 and became
general manager of Maccabi Netanya. Although he only lasted two
months in the job, fifteen players had been purchased in that time.
(Maybe he learned a thing or two from his former boss?).
BERNSTEN,
Tommy
2
apps (on loan) (1999) Career: Lillestrom, Portsmouth (1999).
A Norwegian defender who played twice for Pompey on loan from
Lillestrom. Was appointed youth coach at Norwegian side, Lyn, in
2010.
BERRY, Steve
33
apps, 3 goals (1981-1983) Career: Gosport Borough, Portsmouth,
Aldershot, Sunderland, Newport County, Swindon Town, Aldershot,
Northampton Town, Maidstone United (1981-1991).
Having joined from Gosport, he made his League debut at the age of
18, but never established himself as a first team regular. Played in
Germany, Hong Kong, and for a number of non-league sides. In 2009 was
reported to be head of global recruitment for a market research
agency and based in Paris.
BEST,
David
56
apps (1974-1975)) Career: Bournemouth, Oldham Athletic, Ipswich Town,
Portsmouth, Bournemouth (1960-1975).
Wareham born Best joined his local club Bournemouth as a sixteen year
old in 1960 and played for Oldham Athletic and Ipswich Town before
joining Pompey in 1974. He signed in a £22,500 transfer from the
Suffolk club and became first choice keeper for the 1974/5 season.
His career then turned full circle, returning to his first club
Bournemouth and then settling back home in Wareham, Dorset. Managed
Dorchester Town and Wareham Rangers in the Dorset Combination League
but now works as a transport manager for Westwind Air Bearings in
Wareham.
BIAGINI,
Leonardo
8
apps, 2 goals (2002) Career: Newell's Old Boys, Atletico Madrid, CP
Merida, Mallorca, Portsmouth (loan), Rayo Vallecano, Sporting Gijon,
Albacete, Arsenal Sarandi (1993-2008).
Argentinian striker who spent six months at Pompey in 1982, on loan
from Mallorca. He played in Spain for four more seasons before
returning home to Argentina.
BILEY,
Alan
121
apps, 58 goals (1982-1985) Career: Cambridge U, Derby Co, Everton,
Stoke C, Portsmouth, Brighton (1975-1987).
Much travelled, the blond haired striker finally returned to the
Cambridge area after a career scoring goals for half a dozen league
clubs and several big money moves. Spells in Ireland and Greece
preceded his return to manage Ely in the Jewson League. Business
commitments which included running his own gym and health club
"Bileys"in Biggleswade, forced him to relinquish this role.
Non league management positions have since included spells at Potton
United, Barton Rovers, Diss Town, Wootton Blue Cross, Kettering Corby
Town, Rothwell and Spalding (four times!) Player of the season in
1983.
BLACK, Kenny
70
apps, 5 goals (1989-1991) Career: Rangers, Motherwell, Portsmouth,
Airdrieonians, Raith Rovers (1981-2004).
A £350,000 move from Hearts brought this Scottish midfielder south
of the border. Later became assistant at Kirkaldy, and then Airdrie
United in 2002. After a spell as coach at Leicester, he returned to
Airdrie in 2006, but this time as manager. Relegation following in
2010 resulted in his sacking in June 2010.
BLACKBURN,
Keith
38
apps, 8 goals (1960-1963) Career: Bolton Wanderers, Portsmouth (1959-
1964). Keith is still heavily
involved with the former players association and has some great
stories to tell. Even though his league career in this country was
relatively short, he managed to play with some of the game's greats,
both here and during his time in South Africa. A Lancashire lad by
birth, he started out at Manchester United under Sir Matt Busby and
also turned out for Charlton and Bolton Wanderers before accepting
Reg Flewin's offer to join Pompey. His stay at Fratton Park meant
that he played with Jimmy Dickinson, Johnny Gordon and Ron Saunders
and was the proud winner of a Third Division championship medal. He
later joined South African side, Durban City and was named Sunday
Express footballer of the year in 1964. A friendly against Real
Madrid also presented the opportunity to play against the great
Ferenc Puskas. A bad knee injury meant that he had to retire from the
game and prompted a return to Portsmouth area. He is now retired and
lives in Fareham, having enjoyed a working career as a representative
for a snack company .
BLAKE,
Mark
20
apps (1993-1994) Career: Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan),
Portsmouth, Leicester City, Walsall, Mansfield Town, Kidderminster
Harriers.(1989-2002). FormerAston
Villa trainee, joined Pompey in August 1993 for £400,000 as part of
the deal that took Guy Whittingham to Villa Park. He only stayed for
eight months, before moving back to the Midlands and Leicester City.
Retired from the game in 2002 following a serious knee injury. Won
nine England under 21 caps.
BLAKE,
Noel
168
apps, 13 goals (1984-1988) Career: Aston Villa, Shrewsbury Town
(loan), Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Leeds United, Stoke City,
Bradford City, Exeter City. (1979- 2001).
Blakey was the cornerstone of many a Pompey defence in the 1980's.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, his 6ft 2in frame provided an intimidating
challenge for opposing strikers. After 168 appearances in a Pompey
shirt he moved on to Leeds United in 1988. It was at his last club,
Exeter City, where he made his first management step when he was
appointed player-manager in 2000. He has since made a name for
himself as a successful youth coach. Currently lives in
Newcastle-under-Lyme and works as one of the Football Association's
A's coaches and works with the England youth teams as well as helping
educate new coaches. Player of the season in 1986 and 1987.
BLANT,
Colin
73
apps, 1 goal (1970-1972) Career: Burnley, Portsmouth, Rochdale,
Darlington, Grimsby Town, Workington (1964-1977). Solid
workman-like defender who made Pompey his only southern club when he
moved down from Burnley with Fred Smith as part of a £15,000 double
deal. Spent two years at Fratton Park but turned down the chance of
an additional year to return to his northern roots. Became a
newsagent and did this for seventeen years. Colin had to undergo a
triple heart by pass and since 1993, has been working as a school
caretaker at a school where his wife is the Deputy
Headteacher.
BLYTH,
Bob
(Manager
between 1901 and 1904.) Career: Rangers, Preston NE, Portsmouth
(1891-1904). Played for Pompey at
the turn of the century and later managed the Southern League
championship winning side of 1901-2. He was manager until 1904 and
served the club as director and chairman. His brother William and son
Robert also played for Pompey. Blyth died in 1941 at the age of only
41 and is buried in Milton Cemetery, a stone's throw from the ground.
Bob's sister, Barbara, was Bill Shankly's mum!
BLYTH,
Robert
8
apps, 2 goals (1921-1922) Career: Portsmouth, Southampton (1921-
1923). Son of Bob (see above),
Robert only managed eight appearances for Pompey before taking the
short trip 'up the road'. Unusually for the era, he also played a
couple of matches in the American Soccer League for the Boston Wonder
Workers. Robert died in 1956.
BOERE,
Jeroen
5
apps (1994) Career: SBV Excelsior, De Graafschap, VVV- Venlo, Go
Ahead Eagles, Portsmouth (loan), West Bromwich Albion (loan), Crystal
Palace, Southend United, Omiya Ardija (1995-1999).
A 6ft 4in dutch striker who played five league games on loan from
West Ham in 1994. Had to retire from football when he lost an eye,
due to a stabbing in Tokyo. He had been playing (and scoring goals)
for local club, Omiya Ardija in the Japanese second division. Ran the
Half Moon pub in Epping between 1999 and 2004, but died in 2007 at
the age of 39 while living in Marbella, Spain.
BOWLER,
Gerry
9
apps (1946-1949) Career: Derry City, Belfast Distillery, Portsmouth,
Hull City, Millwall (1945-1954).
Northern Ireland international defender who probably joined Pompey at
the wrong time because he was competing with so many great players.
Was in the squad and played three times during the 1948-49
championship winning season but moved on to Hull after a total of
only nine appearances. Died in Crawley in March 2006.
BOWMAN,
Tommy
85
apps, 3 goals (1904-1909) Career: Blackpool, Aston Villa,
Southampton, Portsmouth (1986-1910).
Scottish half back, played for Blackpool, Aston Villa, and 85 games
for Pompey before signing for Eastleigh Railway Athletic in 1910.
Worked in Southampton docks as a boiler scaler. Died on 27th August
1958 at the age of 84.
BRADBURY,
Lee
167
apps, 46 goals (1995-1997 & 1999-2004) Career: Portsmouth, Exeter
C, Man City, Crystal P, Birmingham C, Portsmouth, Sheff Wed, Derby
Co, Walsall, Oxford U, Southend U, Bournemouth (1995-date).
Former soldier, joined Pompey for the first of his two spells at the
club in 1995. Was snapped up by Manchester City in July 1997 for
£3million, but moved back south very quickly,. His first stop was at
Crystal Palace and then back to Fratton Park in 1999. The transfer
fee for his return was a tenth of the sum that City had paid less
than two years before. Bradders is still playing and is now at
Bournemouth.
Player of the season in 1997.
BRADY,Garry
14
apps (2001-2002) Career: Spurs, Newcastle United, Norwich City,
Portsmouth, Dundee, St Mirren (1993- date).
Scotland Under 18 international who was considered to be one of the
brightest prospects of his day. His stay in England was less than
successful and had to return home to really make his mark. Joined
Dundee in 2002 and currently playing for St Mirren.
BRETTELL,
Frank
(Manager
between 1898 and 1901) A scouser who
managed the club at the turn of the century. During this time he
lived in a house called Anfield Cottage in Jubilee Road, Southsea.
Although little is know about his life after football, he is still
remembered by Plymouth Argyle fans as being one of the key figures in
their club's history. As an early manager he helped them form a
professional team and win entry into the Southern League.
BRISLEY,
Terry
69
apps, 15 goals (1979-1981) Career: Leyton Orient, Southend United,
Millwall, Charlton Athletic, Portsmouth (1967- 1980). A
Londoner who made an immediate impact following his move from
Charlton in 1979. From midfield, he scored five goals in his first
eight games, which ultimately helped earn promotion from the Fourth
Division. He joined Maidstone on a free transfer in 1981 and played
the rest of his football for non- league sides. Settled in Brentwood,
Essex and worked in the City of London as a Foreign Exchange Broker.
Now working as a gardener, mainly for the eldery and loves
it.
BROMLEY, Brian
98
apps, 3 goals (1968-1971) Career: Bolton Wanderers, Portsmouth,
Brighton & H A, Reading, Darlington (1962- 1974).
Lancashire born midfielder, joined Pompey in 1968 for £25,000 after
eight years with Bolton Wanderers. Later captained Brighton to
promotion from the Third Division. Also played for Reading,
Darlington and Wigan Athletic before moving back to the area to play
for Waterlooville who were managed by his old house-mate David Munks.
Became a publican and ran a number of pubs for Whitbreads including
the White Hart in Porchester. More recently has worked at Porchester
Social Club.
BROWN,
Allan
74
apps, 8 goals (1944-1966.) Career: Blackpool, Luton Town, Portsmouth,
Wigan Athletic (1950-1962). Wing
half who played for East Fife in Scotland before Blackpool tempted
him to the Lancashire coast. He joined Pompey in 1961 after a spell
at Luton and was part of the team that won the Third Division
championship in 1961/2. Later managed a number of clubs including
Luton, Bury and most Notably, Nottingham Forest. Returned to the
Blackpool area and enjoyed retirement in Lytham St Annes, until his
death in March 1996.
BROWN,
Arthur
9
apps (1907-1910.) Career: Portsmouth, Southampton, ( 1907- 1912).
Went from Pompey's third choice keeper to Great Britain's reserve
goalkeeper at the 1912 Olympic Games! Later emigrated to Canada where
he worked as a civil engineer.
BROWN,
James (Jimmy)
5
apps (1980) Career: Aston Villa, Preston NE, Portsmouth, Hibernian
(1960-1981). Ended his career back
in Scotland, with Hibernian. Moved back to his native Birmingham
where he worked as a sports development officer on the local council
for 26 years until taking early retirement.
BROWN,
William
9
apps, 2 goals (1968-1969) Career: Southampton, Gillingham,
Portsmouth, Brentford (1960-1969).
Bill Brown had earned a reputation as a deadly striker in non-league
football and had scored 33 goals in 100 odd games for Gillingham.
unfortunately the 6ft 2in striker failed to replicate this success in
his time at Fratton Park and he quickly moved on to Brentford. An
Ankle injury ended his career and he went back to work on the
family's pig farm. He later bought a lorry and started his own
conservatory company.
BRYANT,
Steve
128
apps, 6 goals (1979-1982) Career: Birmingham City, Sheffield
Wednesday, Northampton Town, Portsmouth, Northampton Town
(1971-1982). A Londoner who had been
Northampton Town's Player of the Year before signing for Pompey in
1979. He returned to the Cobblers after three years of solid
performances either in midfield or latterly as a left back. He
emigrated to Australia in 1984, where he spent four years playing for
Canberrra City whilst working as a sales manager for a dairy
firm.
BUCKLE, Harry
15
apps, 3 goals. (1906-1907) Career: Sunderland, Portsmouth, Bristol
Rovers, Coventry City, Belfast Celtic (1903- 1912).
Briefly played for Pompey at the turn of the century and went on to
become the first ever manager of Coventry City. Another useless fact
- his brother worked in the Belfast dockyard and helped to build the
Titanic.
BUICK, Albert
310
apps, 10 goals. (1903-1911) Career: Heart of Midlothian, Portsmouth
(1902-1911). 'Spider'(nicknamed
because of his dangly arms), died in 1948
BURCHILL,
Mark
25
apps, 8 goals (2001-2005) Career: Celtic, Birmingham C, Ipswich T ,
Portsmouth, Dundee, Wigan Ath, Sheff Wed , Rotherham , Hearts,
Dunfermline, Kilmarnock. (1997-date). Arrived
at Fratton Park having made a fantastic start to his career at
Celtic. He had scored 20 goals in only 17 starts and earned a call up
to the Scottish national side. He signed for Pompey in a £600,000
deal but suffered a knee injury after only a couple of games and
never fully regained his place in the side. He returned to Scotland
and is now with Kilmarnock, who he joined in July 2009.
BURNS,
Chris
116
apps, 12 goals (1990-1995) Career: Portsmouth, Swansea City,
Bournemouth (loan), Northampton Town (1990-1996).
Chris was playing non league football for Cheltenham and working as a
bricklayer when offered a trial at Fratton Park. He did enough to
earn a contract and played over 100 games for the Blues including the
FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool in 1992. He remained in the pro
game for another two years before returning to the west country. Had
a brief spell as manager of Cinderford Town and later played in Spain
for UD Horadada until the owners went bust. Now working with the
Under 16's at Cheltenham.
BURROWS,
Frank
(Manager
1979-192 and 1990-1991.) Career: Raith Rovers, Scunthorpe United,
Swindon Town (1962-1974). Frank had
enjoyed a twelve year playing career and was a key part of Swindon
Town's League Cup winning side of 1969. His first management role was
as Jimmy Dickinson's assistant and took over the manager's job when
Gentleman Jim resigned in 1979. The team won promotion from the
Fourth Division in 1980 but his first spell in charge only lasted
until 1982. He then worked as assistant manager at Sunderland before
moving back to Wales to take the helm at Cardiff City. Having guided
the Welsh club to promotion, he resigned in August 1989 and accepted
an invitation to return to Fratton Park as John Gregory's assistant.
Became manager again when Gregory left the club but could not reverse
a downward trend and was relieved of his duties the following year.
He has since coached/managed at Swansea, West Ham (under Harry
Redknapp), Cardiff City, and Leicester City where he briefly took
over as caretaker manager.
BURTON,
Deon
87
apps, 17 goals (two spells) (1994-1997 and 2002-2004) Career:
Portsmouth, Cardiff city (loan), Derby County, Barnsley (loan), Stoke
City (loan), Portsmouth, Walsall (loan), Swindon Town (loan),
Brentford, Rotherham United, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic
(1994-date). Only 5ft 8in tall but
deadly in the penalty box, not only as a goalscorer but as a creater
of opportunities for others. Burton has enjoyed two spells at Fratton
Park, the first as an 18 year old finding his feet in the league
until a £1million move took him to Derby County, who were managed by
Jim Smith at the time. The second in the early 2000's when he
returned for a fee of £75,000 which rose to £250,000 upon
promotion. However he failed to secure a regular starting spot and
continued on his travels. His most recent club was Charlton Athletic
who he joined in 2008 and played for until he agreed a deal to play
for Tony Adams at Azerbaijani club Gabala. Jamaican international and
played in the 2008 World Cup.
BUSBY,Martyn
6
apps, 1 goal (on loan) (1975-1976) Career: QPR, Portsmouth, Notts
County, QPR, Burnley. (1970-1980).
Played a handful of games on loan from QPR in 1976. Younger brother
of former Fulham striker Viv Busby. Martyn ran a pub, was briefly
manager of Beaconsfield and then joint manager of Maidenhead United
with former West Ham player Alan Devonshire.
BUTLER,
Ernie
242
apps (1938-1952) Career: Portsmouth (1938-1952).
Became one of the club's greatest ever goalkeepers but had only ended
up between the sticks by chance. While playing at left back in a Bath
& District League match, the regular keeper received a knock and
as the tallest player in the side, Ernie was given the gloves. He
played in every match in both of Pompey's Championship winning years
and played over 200 league games in total. At the end of his career
he stayed in the Portsmouth area to run a fruit and vegetable
business and then ran the George & Dragon pub for seventeen
years.
BUTTERS,
Guy
187
apps, 7 goals (1990-1997) Career: Tottenham Hotspur, Southend United
(loan), Portsmouth, Oxford United (loan), Gillingham, Brighton &
H A, Barnet (loan), Havant & Waterlooville, Lewes, Winchester
City (1988-date). Solid 6ft 2in
defender who won three England Under 21 caps while with Tottenham,
joined Pompey for £375,000 in September 1990. Over the next six
years he clocked up over 180 appearances in all competitions and won
over an initially sceptical crowd. Although he still lives in the
area now, he moved to Gillingham in 1996 and played out the remainder
of his league football with Brighton and Barnet. Lives in Hedge End
and pulled on a blue shirt again for an ex-Pompey XI in the summer of
2010.
BUXTON, Lewis
30
apps (2000-2004) Career: Portsmouth, Exeter City (loan), Bournemouth
(loan), Stoke City, Sheffield Wednesday (2000-date).
Former Pompey youngster, born on the Isle of Wight, Lewis initially
moved to Stoke City but signed for Sheffield Wednesday in January
2009 and is still part of their defence today.
Pompey
players - C
CAHILL,
Paul
112
apps, 2 goals (1974-1978) Career: Coventry City, Portsmouth,
Aldershot, Tranmere Rovers, Stockport County (1973-1978).
A Liverpool lad who played most of his League football while at
Pompey. Ended his playing days in the USA, where he appeared for
California Surf and San Jose Earthquakes. During his time at Fratton
Park he battled gamely in a poor side and was named Player of the
Year in 1976 and the following season became the club's youngest ever
captain at the age of 21.
CAMPBELL,
Bobby
68
apps, 3 goals (1961-1966) Career: Liverpool, Portsmouth, Aldershot
(1958-1967). Started as a player
with Liverpool, but made his name as a manager at Portsmouth (1982-4)
and then Chelsea (1988-1991). Bobby's most recent post involved
coaching in Saudi Arabia.
CAMPBELL,
Sol
111
apps, 2 goals (2006-2009) Career: Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal,
Portsmouth, Notts County, Arsenal (1992- date).
Undoubtedly one of the biggest names to pull on a Pompey shirt in
recent years. The memory of Sol lifting the FA Cup will live in the
memory for many a year, but it is a shame that his relationship with
the club ended on such a sour note. Unpaid monies being at the heart
of a dispute that led to court in March 2010. Having been given a
seemingly unlikely second chance at Arsenal in 2009, he snubbed the
chance of an additional year and signed for Newcastle United in
August 2010.
CARTER,
Brian
44
apps 0 goals ((1956-1960) Weymouth, portsmouth, Bristol Rovers (1956-
1961) Joined Pompey as a 17 year old
from Weymouth, in 1956 and played as a forward for three years before
moving on to Bristol Rovers. After only four appearances he accepted
an offer to play semi-pro for Bath City, where he earned more money
and teamed up with fellow ex-Pompey players Pat Neill and Len
Phillips. It was there that he began working for a quarry mining
company before eventually setting up his own Stone Supplies
business.
CARTER, Jimmy
80
apps, 6 goals (1995-1998) Career: Millwall, Liverpool, Arsenal,
Portsmouth, Millwall (1983-1999). An
exciting winger who looked set for a glittering career in his early
days at Millwall where he played in the same team as Teddy
Sheringham. Signed for Pompey in 1995, having played only a handful
of games for his previous two clubs, Liverpool and Arsenal. Despite
only being a squad player at Highbury he did win Championship and FA
Cup winners medals. He became Terry Fenwick's first signing but only
showed glimpses of his undoubted talent during his two year stay.
Having retired from football due to a back injury, Jimmy has invested
his money in property and lives in Crieff, Scotland. He has also
recently played for the Arsenal side in Sky TV's Masters
tournament.
CASEY,
Mark
Career:
Celtic, Portsmouth, St Patrick's Athletic (loan), Ayr United,
Glenafton Athletic, Albion Rovers, Clyde (1999-2009).
Spent three years at Fratton Park without making a League appearance.
Moved back to Scotland where he was sent to prison in November 2008,
having been caught driving whilst three times over the limit. Signed
for Belshill Athletic in January 2010.
CASEY,
Tommy
25
apps, 1 goal (1958-1959) Career: Leeds Utd, Bournemouth, Newcastle
Utd, Portsmouth, Bristol City (1949-1963).
Won 12 caps with Northern Ireland and played for them in the 1958
World Cup. However,Casey only lasted eight months at Fratton Park
before moving on to Bristol City for £5,000 in 1959. coached a
number of clubs, becoming trainer-coach at Everton in the late 60s,
then chief coach at Coventry City in July 1972. Became manager of
Third Division Grimsby Town in February 1975 when the team were in
relegation trouble (they finished the season in 16th position). After
a promising start to the 1975/76 season Grimsby struggled again,
finishing in 18th. Casey left the club in November 1976, but went on
to manage other clubs overseas. before his death on 13th January 2009
at the age of 78.
CHADWICK,
Arthur
70
apps, 12 goals (1901-1904) Career: Burton Swifts, Southampton,
Portsmouth, Northampton Town, Accrington Stanley, Exeter City
(1985-1912). Played 70 games for
Pompey having moved from Southampton in 1901. Managed Exeter, Reading
and Southampton, but died in 1936 while watching a match at Exeter
City's ground.
CHALKIAS,
Konstantinos
6
apps (2005) Career: Apollon Larissa, Panathinaikos, Apollon Athens,
Panathinaikos, Iraklis, Panathinaikos, Portsmouth, Real Murcia, Aris
Thessaloniki, PAOK (1993-date).
Greek goalkeeper, whose unconvincing performances in 2005 opened the
door for Jamie Ashdown to make his Pompey mark. Left after only 5
league appearances. He has since played in Spain and back home in
Greece, where he currently is on the books of PAOK. Has won 27 caps
with the Greek national side (so far!)
CHAMBERLAIN,
Mark
198
apps, 22 goals (1988-1994) Career: Port Vale, Stoke City, Sheffield
Wednesday, Portsmouth, Brighton & H A, Exeter City (1978-1998).
A former England international winger who was born in Stoke and made
his league debut as a 16 year old for Port Vale. His exciting style
earned him a regular first team place and was named by the Star as
the Fourth Division's best player in 1981. Local arch rivals, Stoke
City, persuaded him to move across the town in 1982 and it was while
he was there that he won his eight England caps. Sheffield Wednesday
benefited from his skill before he became a £300,000 pre-season
signing for Pompey in 1988. He ended his League playing days at
Exeter following a spell at Brighton and later became player/manager
at Fareham Town. Mark took over as assistant coach of the East Timor
national side in April 2008 but was back at Fratton Park in the
September as part of the coaching staff. Although he fell victim of
the cut backs in October 2009 he still lives locally.
CHANNON,
Mick
40
apps, 6 goals (1985-1986) Career: Southampton, Manchester City,
Southampton, Newcastle United, Bristol Rovers, Norwich City,
Portsmouth (1965- 1986). Made his
league debut for Southampton in 1966 and formed a deadly partnership
with Ron Davies. It is ironic that they both later played for the
Blues. Mick was brought in by fellow ex-Saint Alan Ball as a 37 year
old stop gap while he settled his side. Despite winning 46 England
Caps and being one of the top players of his day, he openly admitted
that the horses were his first love. He is now based at his West
Ibsley stables in Berkshire and known nationally as a very successful
racehorse trainer. Can also often be heard commentating on both radio
and television.
CHAPMAN,
Lee
6
apps, 2 goals (1993) Career: 12 league clubs including Arsenal, West
Ham, and Leeds United (1978-1996). A
well travelled striker who won one cap for the England at under 21
and B level's. Much respected for his scoring record, he joined
Pompey on a free transfer from Leeds but quickly moved on to West Ham
for £250,000 in September 1993. Quit the game to run a wine bar in
Chelsea. Now does media work and is married to the 'Men Behaving
Badly' star Leslie Ash. They now live in London and own a number of
catering establishments including restaurants and wine
bars.
CHAPMAN, Sammy
58
apps, 11 goals (1958-1961) Career: Mansfield Town, Portsmouth,
Mansfield Town (1956-1963). An Irish
wing half who spent three years at Fratton Park was later banned from
football following a bribes scandal. He had been born on same street
in Belfast as Derek Dougan and was also at Pompey at the same time as
the 'Doog' having first come across the water to serve his
apprenticeship at Manchester United After two years with Mansfield
Town, he moved back to the south coast and worked as car salesman and
then for the Southern Electricity Board. Scouted for Wolves,
Leicester and the FA into the early 2000's until his
retirement.
CHRISTENSEN,
Tommy
4
apps, 2 goals (1986-1987) Career: Elche CF, Leicester City,
Portsmouth, Brondby IF, Vejle Boldklub, Eintracht Braunschweig
(1984-1989). Later played in Denmark
(home country) for Brondby and in Germany for Eintract
Braunschweig.
CHRISTOPHE,
Jean- Francois
0
apps (2007-2008) Career: Portsmouth, Bournemouth (loan), Yeovil Town
(loan), Southend United (2007- date).
Joined in 2007 but left for Southend before making a League
appearance. Still at Roots Hall and scored their goal of the season
in 2008/9.
CISSE, Aliou
28
apps (2004-2006) Career: Lille, Sedan, PSG, Montpelier, Birmingham
City, Crystal Palace (loan), Portsmouth, Sedan, Nimes Olympique
(1994- date). Probably gained most
notoriety off the field, when his transfer from Birmingham City hit
the headlines, having been brought into question by the Stevens
inquiry. Aliou's most recent club was Nimes Olimpique in 2008/9.
CLARIDGE,
Steve
122
apps, 37 goals (1997-2001) Career: Fareham Town, Bournemouth,
Weymouth, Crystal Palace, Aldershot, Cambridge United, Luton Town,
Cambridge United, Birmingham City, Leicester City, Portsmouth (loan),
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Portsmouth, Millwall, Weymouth, Brighton &
HA, Brentford, Wycombe Wanderers, Millwall, Gillingham, Bradford
City, Walsall, Bournemouth. (1983-2007).
Claridge will always be a Pompey boy and not just because he was born
in the city. His three spells at the club have earned him legendary
status although Pompey is just one of the very long list of clubs
that he has given great service. At the end of a colourful and
extensive career it was logical that he would try his hand at
management. Sadly, for all his experience and passion, he was unable
to make sufficient impression at Weymouth, Pompey or Milllwall and is
now perfectly at home commentating on the TV and radio. Player of the
season in 1999 and 2000.
CLARKE,
Colin
108
apps, 27 goals (1990-1993) Career: Ipswich Town, Peterborough United,
Tranmere Rovers, Bournemouth, Southampton, QPR, Portsmouth
(1980-1993). Northern Irish
international striker who ended his playing career at Pompey in 1993,
three years after signing from QPR for a record fee of £450,000. He
has since coached in America and Puerto Rica - where he is known as
"The General" - and took over as manager of the national
team in January 2008.
CLIFFORD,
George
175
apps, 0 goals (1924-1930)) Career: Sutton Junction, Portsmouth
Mansfield Town, Ilkeston United (1924-1931).
Right back who hailed from Derbyshire and cost the club £10 when he
signed from Sutton Junction in 1924. Was a member of the side that
lost 10-0 at Leicester City and was dropped for the following match.
This signalled the end of his stay. After a brief spell with
Mansfield he retired from the game and ran a poultry farm. Died in
1964
CLARKE, Ike
131
apps, 58 goals (1947-1952) Career: West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth,
Yeovil Town (1937-1952). A
traditional 'number nine' who had a fantastic eye for goal. He had
already proved his worth at West Brom before signing for Pompey as a
37 year old. It only took him six minutes to get his first goal for
the club and went on to play throughout both of the Championship
winning seasons before hanging up his boots in 1952. He then moved to
live in Herne Bay, Kent and helped raise funds for the County Cricket
Club.
COLE,
Andy
22
apps, 4 goals (2006-2007.) Career: Arsenal, Fulham, Bristol City,
Newcastle U, Man U, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Man City, Portsmouth,
Birmingham C, Sunderland, Burnley (loan), Nottm Forest (1989-2008).
Prolific goalscorer who played for some of the country's top clubs
(including Pompey!). Retired as a player in November 2008. Joined his
old Manchester United team mate, Paul Ince, at Milton Keynes Dons as
a coach in August 2009. A week later he left the club to help train
the strikers at Huddersfield Town, a post that was considerably
closer to his home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
George
Clifford
COLLARD, Ian
2
apps (1975-1976) Career: West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town,
Portsmouth (loan) (1964-1975). Made
two starts in a Pompey shirt in the 70's but had been a regular for
West Bromwich Albion and Ipswich Town prior to his arrival. He joined
briefly on loan from the Suffolk club in 1975/6) but his services
were not required and he returned to Portman Road. A hip injury
forced him to retire from soccer in 1976, but he continued to be
involved with sport, travelling extensively from his home in Bristol.
His stops have included Kuwait, New Zealand, America and Australia.
Later became a school teacher but was forced to retire due to
problems with his hips, which led to the need for surgery.
COLLINS,
Eamonn
8
apps (1986-1989) Career: Blackpool, Southampton, Portsmouth, Exeter
City, Colchester United, Exeter City (1980-1992).
Became the youngest player to ever make an appearance in s
professional match in England, when he made his debut for Blackpool,
six weeks before his 15th birthday. Alan Ball was a big fan of this
Irish midfielder and worked with him at four clubs including Pompey
in the 1980's. Eamonn eventually returned to Ireland and went into
coaching with his home town club St Patrick's Athletic. He has been a
FIFA registered player's agent since 2006.
CONNOR,Terry
58
apps, 14 goals (1987-1990) Career: Leeds United, Brighton & H A,
Portsmouth, Swansea City, Bristol City (1979- 1992).
A £250,000 capture from Brighton, purchased to score goals following
Pompey's promotion to the First Division in 1987. A run of injuries
kept him out of the side and he was given an escape route by Frank
Burrows, who took him to Swansea in a £25,000 deal. Subsequently
moved into coaching, initially with Bristol Rovers, and now with
Wolves, where he is assistant manager.
COOK,
Aaron
1
app (1998-99) Career: Portsmouth, Crystal Palace, Havant &
Waterlooville (1997). Joined
Eastleigh in October 2009. Aaron was named in the Blue Square South
All Stars Team the previous season, while playing for
Salisbury.
COOK, Andy
9
apps (1997-1998) Career: Southampton, Exeter City, Swansea City,
Portsmouth, Millwall (1987-1999).
Now back living in his home town of Romsey and working in sports
therapy.
COOPER, Shaun
7
apps (2000-2005) Career: Portsmouth, Leyton Orient (loan),
Kidderminster Harriers (loan), Bournemouth (2000-date).
Former Pompey youngster joined current club, Bournemouth, in
2005.
CORDJOHN, Barry
17
apps (1964-1965) Career: Charlton Athletic, Aldershot, Portsmouth
(1960-1964). Only played 17 games
before being released on a free transfer. During a game for Margate,
he suffered a gashed leg and a few days later was rushed to hospital
with suspected tetanus. It was thought that this may have been
something to do with the fact that sheep had grazed on the land
during the Second World War. This led to the PFA introducing
compulsory tetanus injections for all players. After a short spell
working as a set erector for the BBC, Barry became a driver for a
wealthy Arab. Now lives in Weybridge and drives for a gentleman in
London.
COWAN-HALL,
Paris
Youngster who had
trials with both Manchester United and Chelsea before signing for
Pompey. Was released at the end of the 2009/10 season having failed
to break into the first team squad and signed a short term deal with
Scunthorpe in October 2010
COX,
Freddie
(Manager
between 1958 and 1961). In his
playing days, was know as a tricky winger but the second world war
interrupted his career. He joined the RAF and won the Distinguished
Flying Cross as a fighter pilot. His spell as Pompey manager was not
a great success, but he did fare better in charge of Gillingham and
Bournemouth following his departure from Fratton Park in 1961. Died
in August 1973, he was only 52 at the time.
CRANIE,
Martin
5
apps (2007-2009) Career: Southampton, Portsmouth, Coventry
2004-date). England Under 21
defender who followed Harry Redknapp from Southampton. He had
previously been in the same Saints youth team as Gareth Bale and Theo
Walcott but has not emulated their success. He was released after
only two games for Pompey and joined Coventry City in August 2009.