Cult classics: The 25 Portsmouth heroes that grew to have a special place in our hearts

They may not have been the most skilful or talented players to don a royal blue shirt.

But there’s a select band of former Pompey players who grew to be embraced by the club’s supporters.

They may have had shaky starts to Fratton Park life, but that didn’t stop these men growing to be appreciated and loved by the Fratton faithful.

So we now remember the 25 Pompey cult heroes from down the years. Does your favourite make the cut?

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13. Patrick Agyemang

The big striker with the deft feet was a popular figure who kept spirits up in a tough period for the club Photo: Joe Pepler

He comes from Zimbabwe, he's gonna score today - and after 14 games he did just that as the Great Escape was completed at Wigan Photo: Rui Vieira

The former News columnist was the king of taking a card for the team in a nine-year Pompey career Photo: Allan Hutchings

A Pompey great but Scully was definitely a cult figure with his no-nonsense intimidation of rivals Photo: -