Pompey keeper on looking

Here is a rundown of those employed in first-team action by the Blues boss in that period as he continues his search for his Pompey No1.

Paul Jones

Age: 30

Appearances: 64

One of Andy Awford’s first signings as permanent manager in summer of 2014.

Was last season loaned out to former club Crawley, before being recalled to replace injured Ryan Fulton.

Brian Murphy

Age: 33

Appearances: 25

Initially signed in August 2015 on a six-month deal following a trial, which was extended in January.

Out for several injury spells yet kept 11 clean sheets before being released in May.

Ryan Fulton

Age: 20

Appearances: 13

Arrived in January 2016 on loan from Liverpool following injuries to Murphy and Jones.

Impressed before injury curtailed his season.

Now on loan at Chesterfield

Alex Bass

Age: 18

Appearances: Three friendlies

Last term’s regular substitute keeper was handed first-year professional terms this summer.

His only first-team appearances have arrived in pre-season friendlies.

Ryan Allsop

Age: 24

Appearances: Two

An injury crisis ahead of the play-offs saw him taken on loan from Bournemouth, yet didn’t impress in either semi-final game against Plymouth.

Michael Crowe

Age: 20

Appearances: Three friendlies

Travelled to Ireland for the pre-season tour, yet Ipswich’s desire for him to be loaned out to play as a number one ended Pompey’s interest.

Eric Grimes

Age: 21

Appearances: Two friendlies

Former Leeds keeper joined Crowe on tour to Ireland but failed to win a Pompey deal.

Chris Konopka

Age: 31

Appearances: Two friendlies

American triallist did not impress against Bournemouth and wasn’t kept.

Aaron McCarey

Age: 24

Appearances: Six

Spent a month on loan from Wolves, keeping two clean sheets. Now with Ross County.

Michael Poke

Age: 30

Appearances: Five friendlies

Left Fratton Park in January 2016 following loan spell at Eastleigh.