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Portsmouth put cardboard cut-out of Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier in full Pompey kit ahead of League One Play-Offs

Like Harry Redknapp, it seems Matt Le Tissier has risked the wrath of Southampton fans by crossing over to bitter rivals Portsmouth.

But fear not, it's just a cardboard cut-out.

Ahead of Pompey's League One Play-Off semi-final against Oxford United on Friday, the club's fans have been sending in pictures to be placed on cardboard cut-outs at Fratton Park.

 Le Tissier made more than 500 appearances for Southampton
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Le Tissier made more than 500 appearances for SouthamptonCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Some have seen it as a chance to get creative with their efforts to get a variety of faces in the crowd.

Indeed, Her Majesty The Queen was spotted at The Den for Millwall's clash against Swansea last night.

And now, a Portsmouth fan has used the scheme to get one over on their bitter local rivals by putting Saints cult hero Le Tissier in the Pompey end.

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Meanwhile, Portsmouth have also seized the opportunity and put Le Tissier in a full Pompey kit.

The club tweeted: "Many thanks for your support, @mattletiss7! Don't worry, we sorted you out with a shirt."

Funnily enough, it's not the first time Le Tissier has worn a Portsmouth shirt.

For Steve Claridge’s testimonial in 2003, the Sky Sports pundit was played for an International XI and donned Pompey’s gold away strip.


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