And you couldn’t help be impressed with the progress made, especially with the South Stand as it takes on a unfamiliar look that will transform it's appearance from the inside.
The work there is scheduled to be used for the first time on July 23, when Coventry visit for Pompey’s final pre-season friendly.
And with revamped dug-outs also in place, alongside the work that continues in the North Stand Lower, it promises to be a very different Fratton Park experience to the Blues’ last home game against Wigan on April 26.
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Despite assurances that work on the North Stand lower will be complete before the season start, there's clearly plenty more still to do. Picture: Michael Woods / Solent Sky Services Photo: Michael Woods
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A bird's eye view of the work being carried out on the South Stand. Picture: Michael Woods / Solent Sky Services Photo: Michael Woods
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The re-profiling of the North Stand lower continues - work that began in January. Picture: Michael Woods / Solent Sky Services Photo: Michael Woods
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Work on the North Stand lower will create 600 extra seats at Fratton Park. Picture: Michael Woods / Solent Sky Services Photo: Michael Woods