George Hirst and Connor Ogilvie handed instant Portsmouth starts in encounter with Bournemouth under-21s

Pompey newcomers Connor Ogilvie and George Hirst have been handed their first Blues outings.
George Hirst has been named in Pompey's side for this afternoon's friendly against Bournemouth under-21s. Picture: Portsmouth FCGeorge Hirst has been named in Pompey's side for this afternoon's friendly against Bournemouth under-21s. Picture: Portsmouth FC
George Hirst has been named in Pompey's side for this afternoon's friendly against Bournemouth under-21s. Picture: Portsmouth FC

The duo, who have both arrived at Fratton Park since yesterday, are in Danny Cowley’s starting line-up against Bournemouth under-21s at Canford Arena this afternoon.

The fixture has been billed as a Pompey XI, with the team selection largely reflecting that, consisting of fringe players, triallists and a bench full of Academy players,

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However, the presence of Ogilvie and Hirst provides a talking point as they settle into Pompey following their moves.

Among others in attendance are Dan Gyollai, Callum Johnson, Reeco Hackett-Fairchild and Michael Jacobs, along with triallist Layton Ndukwu.

Elsewhere, Academy youngsters Dan Gifford, Izzy Kaba, Harvey Hughes and Harry Jewitt-White are among the substitutes.

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