Elementary history, my dear Watson

Written by:Stephen Mitchelmore.

The Observer previews next weekend’s FA Cup clash with the background to the hatred between them Scummers (S***hampton FC) and us Pompey (Portsmouth FC). Turns out Arthur Conan Doyle played in goal for us.

PS: I was there in 1984. I was sick as a parrot. Borges was our striker.

Posted on January 23rd, 2005.

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