Alex Bass' Portsmouth absence as Danny Cowley set to turn to 16-year-old keeper at Sunderland

Alex Bass is expected to miss Pompey duty today as he finalises a loan switch away from Fratton Park.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

It is understood the goalkeeper spent yesterday in talks over sealing a move to an unnamed Football League side for the remainder of the season.

In his absence, Toby Steward travelled with the squad for this afternoon’s encounter with Sunderland.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The 16-year-old is now likely to occupy the Blues’ bench for the clash with the third-placed Black Cats.

Alex Bass is set to depart Pompey on loan early next week - with Toby Steward lined-up to deputise on the bench at Sunderland. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImagesAlex Bass is set to depart Pompey on loan early next week - with Toby Steward lined-up to deputise on the bench at Sunderland. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages
Alex Bass is set to depart Pompey on loan early next week - with Toby Steward lined-up to deputise on the bench at Sunderland. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages

Academy first-year scholar Steward has previously been named on Pompey’s bench six times.

Although just one of those have arrived in League, when he occupied the bench in November’s 1-0 victory at Wycombe.

Bass is expected to complete his loan switch away from Fratton Park early next week.

A message from the Editor, Mark Waldron

You can support our local team of expert Pompey writers by subscribing here for all the latest news from Fratton Park for 9p a day, thanks to our 30%-off transfer window deal.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.