Kev McCormack steps down as Portsmouth kitman

The former Commonwealth Games boxer has established himself as a highly popular and instantly-recognisable figure at Fratton Park. However, he had decided to cut down on kit duties to spend more time with beloved wife, Sarah.

She successfully beat bowel cancer last year – and McCormack wishes to devote more attention to his wife of 25 years.

As a result, he will no longer attend Pompey matches, instead taking on the role as the club’s assistant kitman.

That will entail working purely from Monday to Fridays, thereby maintaining his long-standing Blues links.

Although McCormack will still be around Fratton Park for his 23rd season, it is truly the end of an era.