The 2006-07 campaign delivered a spectacular resurgence for Portsmouth, as Harry Redknapp's side surged to a creditable 9th-place finish in the Premier League, which was, at the time, the club's best-ever result in the top flight. Leading the charge was the inspired free-transfer signing, Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu, whose 12 goals across all competitions, including 10 in the league, proved vital. Kanu immediately became a cult hero, famously scoring a debut brace against Blackburn Rovers as Pompey roared out of the gate with an undefeated start. This season, built on the solid base of goalkeeper David James and a new sense of ambition, remains a defining chapter that solidified the club's top-flight status for the Fratton faithful.