This is what StuartM considers Pompey’s best 11.
Here is my favourite all-time Pompey 11: not necessarily the best players ever, but those who gave their all for Pompey and have stood out for me over the years.
Goalkeeper: David James – I have said “Great save by David James” dozens of times since he came – truly legendary ability to pull off amazing saves.
Right Back: Glen Johnson – The best attacking fullback I have seen at Portsmouth – can dribble past players with ease, crosses well and can score great goals – and will probably become more of a legend over the next few years when he learns to give his all a bit more!
Centre Back: Noel Blake – this guy was just awesome in defence, scored lots of goals and when we needed him, he would play up front in the last 10 minutes and sometimes score – a true legend from my youth.
Centre Back: Linvoy Primus – Has such a great attitude, always given 110% and outshone our big name defenders last year and in previous years. A must.
Left Wing Back: Matty Taylor – Has scored some legendary goals and penalties for Portsmouth, always runs hard and I’ll forever remember his celebration against Wigan!
Right Midfield: Steve Stone – Another one who was instrumental in getting us out of the Championship and keeping us the Premiership – scored some crucial goals, supplied great crosses, never gave up and inspired others.
Centre Midfield: Micky Tait – A great hard tackling hardnosed player who could score some great goals – played a number of great seasons for Pompey in the 80’s
Centre Midfield: Pedro Mendes – Wins his place in the team for scoring THE best goal I’ve seen for Pompey – against City in the Great Escape – as well as the other blasts he has scored – good intelligent footballer who has tons of class.
Left Midfield: Paul Merson – What a creative inspiration for our promotion season – he set up and scored so many goals and made such a difference to our team – always will be remembered for lifting us up out of mediocrity. Harry Redknapp’s best ever buy!
Striker: Guy Whittingham – I saw his first ever goal for Pompey and followed his career ever since, always telling my friends that this guy would be legendary – he proved it with his 48 goals in a season which will probably never be surpassed.
Striker: Benjani Mwaruwari – I reckon Benjani would set up as many goals for Guy as Paul Walsh did, his non stop running and hassling and competitiveness, as well as his excellent attitude make him a big favourite for me.
Selected by – StuartM.
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