The
not-so-Beautiful South
10/07/02 | Words and pictures by Alex Walker
Inside the minibus having just left Nottingham
A burning car awaits us at the service station
The minibus crew take a break
After four hours of travelling, we arrive in Portsmouth
Pompey fans stand at the entrace to Fratton Park
The team bus arrives at Fratton Park
At last! A pub!
The pre-match excitement builds up
The entrance to the away stand
Malcolm (Gillingham Kent Red) and Ross
Fans waiting for the match to start
Fratton Park
Fratton Park
Fratton Park
The Pompey players celebrate their first goal
Old heads: captains Merson and Walker
Pompey fans celebrate again
Forest fans enjoy the sunshine at half-time
Riccy Scimeca takes the corner for Forest
Forest fans watch on as the Reds attack
Louis-Jean runs with the ball
The linesman suffers from back problems
Full-time and the players leave the pitch having lost the game
Forest fans were kept behind for 20 minutes after the game over
safety fears
Our despondant crew return to the minibus for the long journey
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