The Hurricane proved weighty flop after being brought in as the 'new Yakubu'The Hurricane proved weighty flop after being brought in as the 'new Yakubu'
The Hurricane proved weighty flop after being brought in as the 'new Yakubu'

The 20 Portsmouth striker signings who spectacularly bombed at Fratton

There’s been a few too many strikers who’ve arrived at Fratton Park to great fanfare down the years – and then desperately failed to live up to the hype.
By Jordan Cross
Published 18th Apr 2020, 08:00 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2020, 11:33 BST

We remember 20 of the players we had great hopes for – but couldn’t hit a barn door when they were at PO4.

A record signing flop who managed just one goal when Pompey went into the top flight in 1987

1. Ian Baird

A record signing flop who managed just one goal when Pompey went into the top flight in 1987 Photo: A

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Couldn't stop scoring this season for Swindon but it wasn't quite the same in 2017 at Fratton

2. Eoin Doyle

Couldn't stop scoring this season for Swindon but it wasn't quite the same in 2017 at Fratton Photo: Joe Pepler

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High hopes when the Greek arrived in 1998 but he managed four appearances and no goals

3. Nikos Kyzeridis

High hopes when the Greek arrived in 1998 but he managed four appearances and no goals Photo: UGC

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Tasked with getting Premier League goals - but did a better job as a defender.

4. Azar Karadas

Tasked with getting Premier League goals - but did a better job as a defender. Photo: Steve Reid

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