Growing up in rural Dagenham, Alf Ramsey was spotted in local football by ex-Saint, and by now Portsmouth scout, Ned Liddle. He signed amateur forms in January 1940 but had heard nothing more when, come June, he joined up. He expressed regret, in his autobiography, Talking Football, that “the war put paid to my dreams.” But only in so far as those dreams involved playing for First Div...
Browse through the profiles of every Saints player to have played competitive football from 1887, right up to the present day. Well over 1000 profiles (and growing) including full stats, photos and relevant press cuttings. This is THE place to explore the lives of the men who wore the red and white shirts …..even if it was only the once.
In short the ultimate historical archive for Saints fans who want to delve deeper into the careers and fate of those who represented the club they are so proud to support.
Please note – this is a “live” website inasmuch I add to it every day, so its always worth checking back onto a profile to see if any new facts or images have come to light.