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Mousinho sends birthday wishes to 105-year-old fan

BBC Maisie Bartlett is sitting in an armchair with a yellow blanket over her knees holding some flowers. Her son Robin is sitting in the armchair to the left of her and her daughter is kneeling down in front of her, holding a slice of birthday cake with a candle in it.BBC
Maisie Bartlett turned 105 and celebrated with her son and daughter

Portsmouth football manager John Mousinho has sent birthday wishes to one of his team's oldest fans.

Maisie Bartlett, who has just celebrated her 105th birthday, was also sent a surprise video message from Pompey manager and striker Guy Whittingham.

Robin Bartlett, her son, said: "Mum is a huge fan and listens to every game on BBC Radio Solent."

Ms Bartlett thanked Mousinho and Whittingham for the birthday wishes and said she hoped the team had a "big win" on Sunday.

John Mousinho smiling at the camera. He has dark hair, blue eyes and is wearing a navy tracksuit top with the initials JM on the left hand side.
John Mousinho sent his best wishes to Maisie Bartlett on her milestone birthday

Mr Mousinho recorded a video message for Mr Bartlett to play for his mother at her surprise birthday party, which said: "A very, very happy 105th birthday, an amazing achievement.

"Many happy returns from myself, all of the staff, all of the players and everyone here at the football club."

Guy Whittingham smiling at the camera. He has grey hair, green eyes and dark framed glasses. He is wearing a navy jumper with a collar and a white t-shirt underneath. In the background are grey cupboards and pink flower pictures.
Guy Whittingham also sent a birthday message to the team's veteran fan

Former Portsmouth player Guy Whittingham said: "Maisie, I understand you're 105. I can't even contemplate turning that number.

"May I wish you a very happy birthday, look after yourself and best wishes."

Robin Bartlett looking at the camera. He has white hair and blue eyes. He is wearing a blue and grey raincoat.
Robin Bartlett said he and his mother wanted a Portsmouth win this weekend

Mr Bartlett said his mother's secret to living to the grand age of 105 is that she is "stubborn and just gets on with it".

He said: "She has an attitude of 'I'll make it through whatever happens'.

He said they listen to every Portsmouth game on BBC Radio Solent, adding: "We both love Andrew Moon's commentary. He's very emotional when he says 'goal'.

"The best birthday present mum could receive is Pompey beating Coventry this weekend."

Ms Bartlett added: "They better beat them."

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