The Football History of Portsmouth Book

THE FINAL whistle blows at Wembley, and Pompey have done it: a 4 – 1 win over Wolves! Jimmy Guthrie climbs the steps to receive the FA Cup from King George VI. The roar is deafening. Blue and white flags wave proudly, unaware of what’s to come. Soon, war will halt the game and Portsmouth will hold the cup for seven long years.

Follow the story of Portsmouth FC through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1939. This edition charts the highs, lows, and legendary moments of the club’s history — exactly as they were reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The famous FA Cup victory in 1939
– Back-to-back First Division titles in 1949 and 1950
– Promotion and relegation battles through the decades
– The 2008 FA Cup Final win under Harry Redknapp
– Highlights from recent seasons at Fratton Park

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Pompey supporter, a football history fan, or someone who’s lived every twist and turn — this isn’t just a gift, it’s a piece of Portsmouth’s footballing heritage.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.