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Pompey are kitted out to remember the wartime fallen

Pompey have delighted their fans by unveiling a new home kit on the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One that commemorates the fallen of the conflict.

The new kit for the 2014/15 season contains the name of every member of the ‘Pompey Pals’ who fell during the conflict. The shirt design is based on the 1914 version and contains the same badge — the first one worn on a Pompey shirt.

The Pompey Pals, officially the 14th and 15th battalions of the Hampshire Regiment, recruited at Fratton Park. More than 1,400 died in the war.

Pompey commercial and marketing manager Micah Hall told the club website: 'We are delighted with the kit and are sure the fans will love it. As a city with a rich military history, it was very important that we honour the anniversary of World War One.

'The idea for the shirt came during a conversation with local historian and Pompey fan Bob Beech about how to honour the Pals. We are delighted to also be hosting the Pompey Pals memorial that Bob has pioneered.'

The kit is on sale from today at the Pompey Store and in many branches of Sports Direct, with shirts £39.99 for adults and £34.99 for children.

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