spyinthesky Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Not for the first time I had to explain to a fan of another club that the term 'Scummer' was made up by Pompey fans in the 70's and has no relevance at all to a mythical strike breaking Southampton Company of Union Men. In fact it was Portsmouth Dockers who 'black legged' in the mid 1970's. It made me think of other 'myths' that some Pompey fans have made up without any facts to back them up. A few come to mind. Feel free to add any others. 1. The Liebherr family were war criminals 2. The so called 'Fans Charity' game was cancelled due to lack of interest. 3. Alan Ball 'loved' Pompey more than us 4. Saints don't have 'proper' supporters like John PFC Westwood!! 5. Saints fans never tried to assist financially during the John Deacon era when Pompey was going through one of its regular financial meltdowns 6. Pompey have won more competitive derby games against us. 7. Their average home crowds have consistently been greater than ours. 8. We used to average less than 10,000 at the Dell. 9. Historically Pompey have finished ahead of Saints in the League a greater number of times. 10. Pompey has more 'potential'!!! 5. Since both clubs entered Pompey have finished above Saints more times than Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 I have been supporting Saints since the mid 19 50's. We quite often used to go to FP to watch Pompey when Saints were away. It was quite normal. First I knew about the "Scummers" thing was in the late 70's when a Portsmouth folk singer called Shep Wooley brought a song out about it. I seem to remember it making news at the time. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 (edited) I have been supporting Saints since the mid 19 50's. We quite often used to go to FP to watch Pompey when Saints were away. It was quite normal. First I knew about the "Scummers" thing was in the late 70's when a Portsmouth folk singer called Shep Wooley brought a song out about it. I seem to remember it making news at the time. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk he is a Brummie but a Naval lad based in Pompey. Quite well known (back in the day) Edited 25 August, 2015 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 They don't drink sewage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Fratton park is the home of the best atmosphere in world football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Fratton park is the home of the best atmosphere in world football It's the centre of the world, doncha know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 They are fan owned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 They are fan owned This one has to be the best myth of all time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 They are fan owned So are we, by their definition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Fratton Park is the best super mega stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Fratton Park is the best super mega stadium Not quite a myth, but that reminded me of this which is still hilarious. From The Portsmouth News in 2007: HARRY REDKNAPP believes Pompey's stunning new stadium plans can help turn the club into a European force. Pompey's boss feels the 36,000-capacity ground can cement the club's place among the top 10 sides in the Premiership. Part of a 600m project with waterfront apartments, Pompey hope to be playing in the new stadium by August 2011. He said: 'It's an exciting time to be a Pompey fan. I've seen the plans and they're fantastic. 'It's a unique stadium. I've never seen anything like it. I can assure the fans that they will absolutely love it. 'The club is moving in the right direction on all fronts, with the plans for the new stadium and training ground. 'The future of this football club looks great.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 26 August, 2015 Share Posted 26 August, 2015 'The future of this club looks great' muttered 'Arry as he hid a bundle of used tenners in Rosie's dog bowl. He lurched off, twitching and happily uttering 't'riffic' at each lamp post he passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 26 August, 2015 Author Share Posted 26 August, 2015 And of course the Pompey News backed by any number of fans and locally celebrities ran a campaign to get a knighthood for the wonderful Henry Redknapp and even suggested including the now discredited Peter Storrie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 26 August, 2015 Share Posted 26 August, 2015 Oh don't forget the quarter of a million of the bestest fans who gathered on Southsea when they bought, sorry, 'won' the FA cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 27 August, 2015 Share Posted 27 August, 2015 Their proper and rightful place is as one of the Top Four clubs in England.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sparky Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I worked with a fat **** who seriously believed that Pompey were one of the biggest supported teams in the world due to their naval connection. I promptly told him to shut his arse cause my ears hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 30 August, 2015 Share Posted 30 August, 2015 And their "your sister is the best **** other than your Mum you will ever have" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 30 August, 2015 Share Posted 30 August, 2015 Everybody who signs for them thinks, their a MASSIVE club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 30 August, 2015 Share Posted 30 August, 2015 I've got a sneaking feeling they are told to say that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 31 August, 2015 Share Posted 31 August, 2015 How are "they are debt-free" and "all their debts were paid in full" not on this list yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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