Heeeeeere's Hermann!

It's the face of Icelandic fury that once formed a formidable part of Pompey's back line.

This is Hermann Hreidarsson as seen by the goalkeeper he played in front of during a golden era at Fratton Park.

Picture by David James via Twitterplaceholder image
Picture by David James via Twitter

England star David James captured his team mate and great friend’s unquenchable determination in a striking portrait.

It was inspired by a photograph in a Pompey magazine in which the popular defender appeared to be trying to emulate Jack Nicholson’s memorable ‘Here’s Johnny!’ moment in The Shining.

James, who posted the portrait on Twitter, is a talented painter who illustrated the children’s book Harry’s Magic Pockets: The Circus written by his friend, Steve Pearson

Hreidarsson played 102 times for Pompey between 2007–2012 and scored seven goals. Along with James, he was a member of the team that won the FA Cup in 2008.

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