The Fratton hero bagged two goals in the famous 2-1 win over Oxford United in December 1984 – his second coming in the time added on from a Pompey fan running on the pitch in a full Santa suit.
But what became of the Blues team who took to the field 37 years ago? We’ve been doing our detective work to locate where Alan Ball’s men are today.
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5. Noel Blake
The intimidating defender spent four years at Fratton Park. During this time he made 168 appearances in a blue shirt before moving to Leeds in 1988. He retired in 2000 where he became a coach at Exeter and has since had managerial success at youth level managing England U19s for five years. Photo: The News
6. Neil Webb
The midfielder was a fans favourite during his three year stay at Pompey where he made 139 appearances scoring 38 goals. The hot prospect played for Manchester United and Nottingham Forest following his Fratton Park departure. After his move away from playing, the 58-year-old became a postman, a columnist for the Observer and made regular appearances as a pundit on The Score Television Network in Canada. (Photo by Robinson/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Express
7. Malcom Waldron
Waldron was born on the south coast and spent nine-years at south coast rivals Southampton before a move to PO4 in 1984. The defender played 23 times in two years as he had to cut short his career in 1986 following persistent injuries. The 65-year-old became an advertising sales representative in Portsmouth while also selling double-glazed windows before becoming a health care advisor for Bupa Health in Poole. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Mick Kennedy
The tough-as-nails midfielder and ultimate fans favourite, who would help his side reach the top flight. Kennedy played 149 times for the south coast side in four years at PO4 before having spells at Stoke, Leicester and Wigan. The 57-year-old was inducted into the Pompey Hall of Fame in 2018 but sadly passed away in January 2019 in Ireland. Photo: The News