Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds United's 5-1 FA Cup fourth round win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park in January 1999. PIC: Bruce RollinsonEnjoy these photo memories of Leeds United's 5-1 FA Cup fourth round win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park in January 1999. PIC: Bruce Rollinson
Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds United's 5-1 FA Cup fourth round win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park in January 1999. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

When five star Leeds United silenced the Pompey chimes

It was a five star performance and one which silenced the Pompey chimes.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 4th Feb 2022, 13:20 BST
Updated 4th Feb 2022, 13:47 BST

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Leeds United proved their Premiership class with an FA Cup demolition of Portsmouth on the south coast in January 1999. A Nightingale sang - Luke of that surname - to give Pompey an early lead. But five different Leeds players - David Wetherall, Ian Harte, Harry Kewell, Bruno Ribeiro and Clyde Wijnhard - went on to find Allan Knight's net at Fratton Park to ensure the Whites sailed through to the fifth round. It was a game David O'Leary handed first team debuts to Tommy Knarvik and Matthew Jones from the bench. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Pompey striker Steve Claridge was in a nautical mood ahead of the FA Cup fourth round clash. PIC: PA

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Pompey striker Steve Claridge was in a nautical mood ahead of the FA Cup fourth round clash. PIC: PA Photo: PA

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David Wetherall rises high to equalise for Leeds United.

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David Wetherall rises high to equalise for Leeds United. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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Harry Kewell jumps over Pompey's Michalis Vlachos.

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Harry Kewell jumps over Pompey's Michalis Vlachos. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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David Wetherall celebrates his equaliser.

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David Wetherall celebrates his equaliser. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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Ian Harte celebrates with his teammates after scoring Leeds United's second goal of the game.

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Ian Harte celebrates with his teammates after scoring Leeds United's second goal of the game. Photo: Getty

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Pompey's Sammy Igoe beats Bruno Ribeiro to a high ball.

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Pompey's Sammy Igoe beats Bruno Ribeiro to a high ball. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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