THIS WEEK IN 1971: '˜Pompey wives are ready for their husbands' FA Cup match'
‘I couldn’t do anything for the players, so I decided to inspire them in the only way I could – through their wives,’ he said.
The doors of a Portsmouth salon were opened to the wives of the Pompey team.
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Hide AdThey were welcomed by Mr Marc in to a salon decorated with Pompey rosettes and told they could choose what they wanted – hairdo, manicure or facial.
There to look after them was Mr Marc, who was the manager of a Southampton salon, Miss Davina, manageress of the Portsmouth salon, and leading hairdressers and beauticians from Portsmouth and Southampton.
Pam Trebilcock said: ‘It’s not often that we wives get the sort of attention that’s lavished on our husbands. I think it’s a marvellous idea.’
While at the salon, the ‘ladies’ team’ lined up for a group picture with a wig in Pompey colours which Mr Marc hoped one of them would wear to the game.
They were promised a return visit if Pompey won.