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Portsmouth vs. AFC Bournemouth: Distin relishing Fratton Park return

The contrasting fortunes of 2008 winner Portsmouth and AFC Bournemouth will be in sharp focus in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend.

Sylvain Distin is relishing a return to Fratton Park when AFC Bournemouth visit his former club Portsmouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Veteran centre-back Distin spent two years at Portsmouth between 2007 and 2009, helping the club to a famous FA Cup victory in the 2008 final against Cardiff City.

Distin was then sold to Everton as financial turmoil engulfed the club.

Since his time at Fratton Park, the contrast in fortunes between south-coast rivals Portsmouth and Bournemouth has been vast.