"The result is wonderful" said the Arsenal boss. "But it is even more enjoyable to see opposition fans cheering our team". The Frenchman is just another in a long line of people who commended Portsmouth's support during their destruction by the league leaders. Our messageboard was flooded with fans anxious to congratulate us following Saturday's defeat: "(Congratulations) On the magnificent support you guys gave your team tonight, as well as the acknowledgement/appreciation offered to the arse. Absolutely no disgrace whatsoever loosing to a team of that quality who can put in a performance like that". - Stamfordblu (Chelsea fan). "just wanna say i thought u guys were superb yesterday,ive never seen a support like it in all the years ive been watching football" - Bellshill (Rangers) "speaking from personal experience I have always found your fans to be among the most pasionate in the country" - SAFC1973 (Sunderland) "remember first game last season at Selhurst we were winning 2-0 and you were out-singing us - no contest in truth - you started singing "shall we sing a song for you ?" - great humour & passion .You won in the end 3-2 as you will recall !Watching the Arse game on T.V.you reminded me of the Korean fans in the last World Cup which is the only other time I can remember fans keeping up chanting & singing for 90 minutes non-stop and that's in over 40 years of watching football.You are awesome - you must stay up - the premiership needs you -well done !" - Palacefan (do I need to spell it out to you?) " am a gooner and was at the game yesterday. A massive big up to your supporters, you were fantastic. The noise and support you gave your team even though you were 5-0 down was something else. We were 'singing' at the away end, you just need to build a blooming roof to keep the noise in and the rain out! All the best to you for the rest of the season and I hope you stay up" - Brigham (Arsenal) "Amazing support folks, everybody should take a look at today for a lesson in how to get behind your team (just sorry it didn't help the cause!)" - Hereford United supporter There were more, but I think its safe to say that every Portsmouth supporter who was there that night has much to feel proud of! |