Centenaries

  Eulogy by Pat Neil and read at Peter’s funeral in 2003   The Match began at half past two, we’d been there on the wall Behind the Milton goal, of course, long ‘ere they kicked a ball. We kids had waited patiently, but soon our spirit …

Before his death in 2003 Peter gave an interview to legendary football commentator Brian Moore for a series broadcast on Sky Sports.   Shown in two parts listen to a very modest Peter talk about his career and football in general.  Click on Peter …

Peter Harris - the life after football   In present times most players of Peter's ilk could retire in some luxury but not in 1959 with the maximum wage structure still in place so Peter once recovered applied for jobs in football to no success Pe …

After the success of 1948 to 1950 the inevitable was that Pompey would find it difficult to remain at the top. Some players were now in their 30s and the players coming through from the reserves had dried up.  The process however was slow and would …

5 Peter Harris – Family life Peter was born in Eastney on 19 December 1925 and started life at 33 Bransbury Road – how about a Blue Plaque? He is pictured here with Mum and Dad showing off his England Cap while Mum carries on knitting, His c …

Peter Harris – International Honours There is absolutely no question that Peter Harris did not receive the international honours that he undoubtedly deserved. For a player that scored over 190 goals in the top division of English football, TW …

Peter Harris -The Golden era Golden Era At the start of the next season (1947/48) Pompey started with a home defeat to Burnley and manager Bob Jackson decided to take urgent action and completely reshuffled his forward line bringing in Peter …

  Harris made his first team debut at Watford – the News in their preview of the game reported ‘The Outside Right may be a youngster named Harris who is working locally and said to be something of a flier on the wing.’  Pompey fielded a pa …

                    Peter Harris holds a very special place in the hearts of those who saw him play during his Pompey career from 1946-1959.  Many will tell you that Peter was the player they all wanted to watch as he sped past full-backs …