24 stunning rarely-seen photos charting Pompey’s history in the 20th century
By Kieran Davey
Published 11th Feb 2019, 12:16 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2019, 03:00 BST
Here is a collection of stunning photographs charting the history of Pompey during the 20th century.
The rarely-seen photos have been provided by picture agency Getty, who The News recently partnered up with.
Pictures: Getty
September 17 1955: Arsenal striker Tommy Lawton competes for the ball with Pompey goalkeeper, Uprichard, at Highbury. PPP-190802-152029003
October 19 1936: Symon, captain of Pompey, leading his team on to the football pitch. PPP-190802-150214003
Wolves centre half Bill Shorthouse makes a sliding tackle on Pompey's Jack Froggatt during the FA Charity Shield match at Highbury Stadium, London, on October 19 1949. PPP-190802-150342003
June 5 1939: Jimmy Guthrie, the Pompey captain, being carried by his team mates after winning the FA Cup final.
Paul Fletcher of Pompey in action on March 20 1975. PPP-190802-152702003
April 4 1939: Two soccer players from Pompey, T Rowe (left) and G Wharton.
Cousins Jack, left, and Redfern Froggatt, who played for Pompey and Sheffield Wednesday FC, heading the ball during training at the Chelsea ground before they play for England against Wales at Wembley, on November 11 1952. PPP-190802-152758003
April 29 1939: A Pompey supporter cheering his team in Trafalgar Square, London, before their FA Cup Final match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium.
Players from Southampton and Pompey enter the field before a match on January 16 1965. PPP-190802-150405003
Undated: Jimmy Dickinson of Portsmouth prepares to take a throw in.
March 22 1939: The players of Pompey train for their forthcoming F A Cup Semi-Final at a training ground in Bognor, Sussex.
