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Fratton Park invaded by 16th Reg. Royal Artillery

2,779 views · Published 17 February 2015 · 4:22 · Indexed 21 October 2026

Channel: Portsmouth FC · 2015 · Sports

A feature covering the surprise visit of four members of the local 42 Alem Hamza battery and how a unique request became a reality thanks to Portsmouth Football Club.

To celebrate the first anniversary of the amalgamation of two separate regiments - to create the new 42 Alem Hamza battery - serving officers were set elaborate, hard-to-achieve civvy tasks as team bonding exercises.

Four personnel from the battery were set the task of being photographed scoring a goal in a football stadium, so they headed straight for Fratton Park.

Portsmouth proved to be a wise choice, as their off chance visit resulted in them first gaining access to the home dressing room, getting a tour of the stadium and its facilities and meeting first-team star Craig Westcarr.

Two days later the club arranged it for them to fulfill their challenge, in front of the Fratton End, as Sergeant Sarfo scored a goal prior to Pompey's League Two game with Exeter City.

On behalf of the club, we'd like to wish 42 Alem Hamza battery a happy first birthday, and thank them for all the work they do. You're welcome back at Fortress Fratton any time.

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Fratton Park invaded by 16th Reg. Royal Artillery

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