Came on trial in 2003 and spent a period training before moving abroadCame on trial in 2003 and spent a period training before moving abroad
Came on trial in 2003 and spent a period training before moving abroad

Do you remember these 20 triallists who attempted to earn a contract at Portsmouth down the years?

They are the players who came to Portsmouth in an attempt to earn a contract.
By Jordan Cross
Published 6th Jun 2020, 12:00 BST
Updated 6th Jun 2020, 12:14 BST

Some had illustrious careers, others were sneaked in under pseudonyms and had varying levels of success. Here’s the 20 players who came to Pompey in trial.

Former Benfica and Barcelona man scored at Yeovil but signed for Manchester City in 2007.

5. Geovanni

Former Benfica and Barcelona man scored at Yeovil but signed for Manchester City in 2007. Photo: Daniel Hambury

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The mysterious 'Wayne Evans' appeared at Hawks in 2015 and has gone on to become a huge favourite

6. Gareth Evans

The mysterious 'Wayne Evans' appeared at Hawks in 2015 and has gone on to become a huge favourite Photo: Graham Hunt

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Pompey handed Brazilian winger Denilson a trial in 2006. However the one-time world's most expensive player, when he signed for Real Betis for £21.5m, couldn't agree a deal with the club

7. Denilson

Pompey handed Brazilian winger Denilson a trial in 2006. However the one-time world's most expensive player, when he signed for Real Betis for £21.5m, couldn't agree a deal with the club Photo: RICARDO MAZALAN

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The other story Harry Redknapp's bulldog Rosie is renowned for. 'Andy Henry' came on trial in 2003 and was 'kidnapped' by Redknapp until he signed a deal.

8. Amdy Faye

The other story Harry Redknapp's bulldog Rosie is renowned for. 'Andy Henry' came on trial in 2003 and was 'kidnapped' by Redknapp until he signed a deal. Photo: Tony Marshall

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