On this day in history…8th January
A look back at this day in history, and what was happening with Pompey courtesy of our sister site PompeyRama.
Sun 8 Jan 2012
FA3 Chelsea A 0-4
Att: 41,529
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Sat 8 Jan 2011
FA3 Brighton A 1-3
Kilbey
Att: 7,792
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Sat 8 Jan 2005
FA3 Gillingham H 1-0
Yakubu
Att: 14,252
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Sat 8 Jan 1994
FA3 Blackburn Rovers A 3-3
McLoughlin 3
Att: 17,219
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Sat 8 Jan 1977
FA3 Birmingham City A 0-1
Att: 31,598
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Sat 8 Jan 1972 Div 2 Birmingham City A 3-6
McCann, Ley, Hiron
Att:22,410
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Sat 8 Jan 1966
Div 2 Manchester City H 2-2
Edwards, Barton
Att:17,352
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Sat 8 Jan 1955
FA3 Bristol Rovers A 1-2
Gordon
Att: 35,921
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Sat 8 Jan 1949
FA3 Stockport County H 7-0
Harris 3, Phillips 2, Clarke 2
Att: 33,590
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Sat 8 Jan 1938
FA3 Tranmere Rovers A 2-1
Beattie, Groves
Att: 16,131
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Sat 8 Jan 1927
FA3 Bristol Rovers A 3-3
Goodwin, Haines, Watson
Att: 25,000
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Sat 8 Jan 1921
FA1 South Shields A 0-3
Att: 16,000
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Another feature, again courtesy of our sister site PompeyRama, sees us look at those Pompey personalities – past or present – who have a birthday on this day.
8/1/1948: Norman Piper
8/1/1982: John Utaka
Happy birthday to Norman Piper and John Utaka – the Pompey players from the Blues’ past born on this day.
Piper was before my time but I know of him well enough from what people have told me. However, I recall – cannot say I always want to – Utaka from his time with Pompey very well. Sometimes sublime but all too often ridiculous wasn’t he…
Now onto the games previously played.
Played – 12
Won – 3
Drawn – 3
Lost – 6
I end my run of days without a game as I’ve managed – and recall a fair few others – the last two FA Cup ties. I still think the defeat at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea in 2012 was a little harsh. However, the 2011 loss at Brighton wasn’t as we got what we deserved in that defeat.
What are your memories of Piper and/or Utaka from their Pompey days? Also have you taken in any of the games previously played today – if so what are the memories from them too?
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