Synopsis

After an absence of nearly 60 years Portsmouth fans enjoyed their long-awaited day at Wembley in the FA Cup final, celebrating in style as the team ran out 1-0 winners against Cardiff City to claim the coveted trophy and return it to the South coast.After An Eventful Run To The Final, Defeating Manchester United Away From Home Along The Way, Portsmouth Walked Out Onto The Hallowed Turf As Favourites, And Duly Dominated Large Portions Of The Game, Taking The Lead Mid-way Through The First Half.It Was Deserved Victory, And Was The First Time Since 1995 That A Club Outside Of England's 'Big Four'Has Lifted The Trophy. Many Heroes Graced The Pitch That Day As David James Once Again Proved His Class Through An Assured Display; Glen Johnson And John Utaka, Whose Tireless Work Down The Right FlankWas Rewarded When He Crossed For The Only Goal; And Of Course Kanu Who Completed The Pompey Fairytale With The Winning Strike. After Years Of Trying, Harry Redkapp Finally Realised The Dream And Led His Team To His First Major Domestic Trophy As A Manager.The Day Truly Belonged To The Fans And The Lasting Memory Will Be The Pompey Chimes Ringing Out From TheFirst Whistle To The Last. 'Play Up Pompey, Pompey Play Up'.

More Information

• Catalogue Number: DVD0132
• Number of Discs: 2
• Studio / Label: ILC Sport
• Release Date: 07/07/2008
• Secondary Genre: Football
• Certificate: E - Exempt