Que Sera Sera what ever will be will be, we're going to Wembley.....again.
In their first Wembley appearance since the War Cup in 1942, Pompey made Championship site West Brom pay for not taking full advantage of their superiority in the first half with former Albion player Kanu grabbing the only goal of the game.
After a scrappy first half with West Brom having the majority of possession Harry did wonders at half time and Pompey performed better in the second half, with Kanu poking the ball into the net in the 9th minute of the half. Pompey didnt have everything their own way with Robert Koren smashing a shot against the bar on the 75th minute.
With today being the 110th anniversary of the formation of Portsmouth Football Club the current squad gave the club and its fans a huge birthday present, a ticket to the FA Cup final.
Talking to The News Harry Redknapp said: 'We're over the moon.
'We knew how tough it was going to be and they did have a right go at us.
'We struggled to get hold of the ball in the first-half. They overloaded us in midfield and it worked for them.
'But we improved in the second-half and I was quite comfortable once we got the goal.
'It's a brilliant day for the club and a brilliant day for our fans.
'They were superb as they always are. It was for them really.
'I haven't done too bad in my career and it's another good day.
'Now I'm going to go out with my wife Sandra and have a nice night.
'We'll have some pasta and a glass or two of wine to celebrate.'
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