But many of these former Pompey players came to have a place in our hearts out of left field and in sometimes unlikely circumstances. Here are the men you named your Blues cult heroes.
17. Ricardo Rocha
At Pompey across a period of three years and the only player to experience both periods of administration at Fratton Park - and loved by fans | JPIMedia Photo: Nick Potts
18. Noel Blake
A fearsome figure who took no prisoners and was twice named player of the season at Fratton | JPIMedia Photo: The News
19. Colin Sullivan
Overcame a tricky start to become appreciated by the Pompey faithful | JPIMedia Photo: The News
20. John Durnin
Ooh Johnny Lager!! Arguably the biggest Pompey cult hero of the 90s. | JPIMedia Photo: Pete Langdown
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