The old adage advises never to go back, yet over the last 20 years Pompey fans have seen a number of players wave farewell to the south coast, only to return at a later date.
The likes of Hall of Famers Steve Claridge, Guy Whittingham and Paul Walsh, plus Lee Bradbury and Eoin Hand, have been unable to resist another Fratton Park stint after departing.
But, in more recent times, there have been 14 others who have also enjoyed two Blues spells – and here we take a look at them…
But, in more recent times, there have been 14 others who have also enjoyed two Blues spells – and here we take a look at them…
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Benjani is among 13 players who returned to Fratton Park for second Pompey playing spells over the last 20 years. Picture: Barry Zee Photo: Barry Zee
. Michael Drennan
Michael Drennan. February 2014-May 2014 and September 2014-October 2014. Total; 14 games, 3 goals. Picture: Joe Pepler Photo: Joe Pepler
. Deon Burton
February 1994-August 1997 and August 2002-July 2004. Total: 87 games, 17 goals. Picture: Steve Reid Photo: Steve Reid
. James Keene
July 2004-May 2006 and January-March 2013. Total: 11 games, one goal. Picture: Joe Pepler Photo: Joe Pepler
. Shaun Cooper
August 2000-August 2005 and January 2013-January 2014. Total: 32 games, two goals. Picture: Joe Pepler Photo: Joe Pepler
5. Michael Brown
November-December 1999 and August 2009-July 2011. Total; 61 games, five goals. Picture:Steve Reid Photo: Steve Reid
6. Ryan Williams
August 2011-January 2012 and June 2019-June 2021. Total; 91 games, eight goals. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
7. Carl Dickinson
August 2010-June 2011 and October-November 2012. Total; 44 games, 0 goals. Picture: Steve Reid Photo: Steve Reid
8. Noe Pamarot
September 1999-May 2000 and January 2006-June 2009. Total; 80 games, five goals. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images Photo: Matthew Lewis