Portsfield
| Full name | Portsfield |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Ground | Seaside Park, Portsfield, England |
| Capacity | 47.000 (in 1984) |
| Manager | Billy Campbell (1983-84) |
| League | Second Division |
Portsfield are a fictional football team in the Bristish comic Champ, which first appeared in 1983-84 in the We are United strip. Club's nickname was The Fleet.
History
The club won the 4 league titles with the first being in 1891. Last title was the League Cup in 1970. In May 1983 Portsfield needed only a win on the last game to stay up. However, already relegated Riverton United with a winning-goal on 90th minute, sent Portsfield to Second Division.
Portsfield were an opponent for opponent for Riverton United, playing in the Second Divsion in 1983/84. Target man George Wylie was the team's free-scoring striker in 1983-84.
In 88/89 the club was again in Second Division fighting for promotion and finished third (Alton Rovers were champions).
Honours
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1983/84 season.
League
- First Division: 4 titles
- Winners: 1891, 1896, 1906, 1950
- Second Division:
- Third: 1989
Cups
- FA Cup: 4
- 1906, 1910, 1956, 1957
- League Cup: 1
- 1970 [lower-alpha 1]
Colours and kits
The club colours were blue and white.
Stadium
Villa played at Seaside Park of 47.000 capacity.
Records
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1983/84 season.
- Highest record fee paid: £450.000 for Garry Lawler in 1977
- Highest record fee received: £640.000 for Tim Naylor in 1980
Notable players
George Wylie- Tim Naylor
- Gerry Lawler
Notable managers
- Billy Campbell
Sources
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References
Notes
- ↑ In 1985 it is mentioned that Barton also won the 1970 LC (assume it was shared).
