Richard Bonney became a director at Pompey in 1900 but relinquished his position on the Board to take up the managerial position in 1904 after the departure of Bob Blyth. By trade he was a master tailor and was a member of the old 15th Company Royal Artillery and 'Sergeant' Bonney was was the secretary for the Royal Artillery Football Club that had preceded Pompey.
He worked hard to strengthen his playing staff, signing goalkeeper Fred Cook from West Brom and John 'Sailor' Hunter from Liverpool, but the season ended disappointingly for Pompey.
He spent another busy close season and signed Irish international Harry Buckle and Southampton defender Jack Warner. Under his stewardship Pompey finished the 1906/07 season as runners-up in the Southern League beat Manchester United after a replayin the FA Cup at Old Trafford.
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