The 32 senior players Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley has shown the Fratton Park door and allowed Ipswich, Wigan, Doncaster Rovers and Oxford to sign during 18 months in charge

The 32 senior players Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley has shown the Fratton Park door and allowed Ipswich, Wigan, Doncaster Rovers and Oxford to sign during 18 months in charge - picture gallery

Danny Cowley has said goodbye to 32 senior Pompey players since replacing Kenny Jackett and taking charge at Fratton Park 18 months ago.

By Mark McMahon

Published 27th Sep 2022, 17:00 BST

Interestingly, that’s the same number of first-team players he’s brought to the club as he believes the Blues now have ‘more value for money’ within their ranks.

But who are those 30 ex-players and where are they now?

We’ve taken a look to find out.

1. James Bolton

Departure date: June 24, 2021; Transfer: Undisclosed fee (Plymouth); Current club: Plymouth; Appearances since: 14 apps, 0 goals. Photo: Joe Pepler

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2. George Byers

Departure date: June 1, 2021; Transfer: loan return to parent club Swansea; Current club: Sheffield Wednesday (permanent); Appearances since: 37 apps, 10 goals (all for Sheff Wed). Photo: Paul Thompson

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3. Andy Cannon

Departure date: June 16, 2021; Transfer: Undisclosed fee (Hull); Current club: Hull; Appearances since: 17 apps, one goal (Hull) & nine apps, one goal (Stockport - 2021-22) . Photo: Jason Brown

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4. Ben Close

Departure date: June 7, 2021; Transfer: Free (Doncaster Rovers); Current club: Doncaster Rovers; Appearances since: 19 apps, 0 goals. Photo: Joe Pepler

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