Terry

Being a Pompey supporter for many years, I remember watching Norman Piper.
He was another that came to us from Plymouth as did many others.
At last we get a penalty at Man Utd and dump them out of the cup!!!!!
One year we had three good shouts for a penalty in a cup game up there and got none
We rode our luck, but played well and hooray for Harry as it is always a pleasure to knock the big spenders off their mantle LOL Well done Barnsley.
Play up Pompey

Helenm150

Norman Piper was an English footballer (soccer player) who played professionally in England for 13 years before finishing his career in the United States. He was one of that generation who bridged the gap between terminological eras, beginning his career as a wing-half and ending it as a midfielder[1]despite playing a similar role throughout[2].Born in North Tawton, Devon on 8 January 1948[3] he joined Plymouth Argyle as an apprentice and signed professional terms in February 1965. Already an England Youth international, Piper made his debut[4] for the Under 23 side[5] in 1970 against Bulgaria, the year he left The Pilgrims- for whom he scored 35 goals in 221 appearances. That summer Piper had signed for Portsmouth, becoming their record signing at £50,000[6]. Piper served Pompey with great distinction during the clubs increasingly tenuous hold on Division Two status, but eventually lost form after relegation to the third. He was dropped in February 1978[7], interestingly being replaced by his namesake[8]Steve Piper. His contract, along with that of Bobby Stokes was terminated the following month[9] and a move to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers soon followed[10].

plymouthspur

A great day for Pompey and Barnsley - don't you just love the FA Cup?

Cmon Bristol Rovers tomorrow.

peter the postie

Well yes I do, but the FA are even ruining the FA Cup now by having the semi's played at wembley! .. For once I agree with Sir Alex, the cup is about to be devalued.
Whats the point in getting to the final when you have already been there in a mini final?