Portsmouth Football News & Views on Record for Portsmouth Keeper

Pompeys bore draw at Villa Park began frenetically, with possession changing sides in the opening 10 minutes so frequently it was reminiscent of an Under 12 game, and ultimately was remarkable largely for the performance of veteran David James, who produced a string of outstanding saves to ensure that at long last he reached the magic figure of 142 to secure the much coveted record of Premiership clean sheets previously held by Arsenals David Seaman though it must be conceded that 36 year old James took many more games, and several more clubs (Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham United, Manchester City and Portsmouth), to achieve it. Pompeys bore draw at Villa Park began frenetically, with possession changing sides in the opening 10 minutes so frequently it was reminiscent of an Under 12 game, and ultimately was remarkable largely for the performance of veteran David James, who produced a string of outstanding saves to ensure that at long last he reached the magic figure of 142 to secure the much coveted record of Premiership clean sheets previously held by Arsenals David Seaman though it must be conceded that 36 year old James took many more games, and several more clubs (Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham United, Manchester City and Portsmouth), to achieve it.