Pompey fan changes his name in 1989

For the 26-year-old fanatic declared it for the world to know.

In future, John would always be known as John Anthony Portsmouth Football Club Westwood '“ officially. 

At a cost of £38, the man who had missed just two Pompey matches in 14 years had added PFC to his name. 

John, from Petersfield, said: '˜I've made a Statutory Declaration and added Portsmouth Football Club '“ it seemed like the natural thing to do.

'˜I've followed Pompey since I was 12 and wanted to do something to make my feelings clear.'

When asked what his wife Linda makes of it, he said: '˜She thinks I'm mad '“ I can't think why.'