The former Portsmouth favourites, academy stars, and triallists released in the EFL from likes of Cardiff City, Reading, Charlton Athletic, Bradford City and more

A number of familiar Pompey faces have been released across England this month.

By Sam Cox

Published 25th May 2022, 12:00 BST

Updated 25th May 2022, 12:09 BST

At the conclusion of the 2021-22 campaign clubs across the country have unveiled their retained/released lists.

This has included a number of former Blues players - who achieved varying success at Fratton Park.

Here are the 12 players who are set to leave their current clubs for free at the end of May – including those yet to pen new deals.

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1. Gareth Evans – Bradford

Years at Pompey: 2015-2022 , Pompey appearances:218, Years at Bradford: 2021-2022, Bradford appearances: 52. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood

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2. Brett Pitman – Bristol Rovers

Years at Pompey: 2017-2020 , Pompey appearances:99, Years at Bristol Rovers: 2021-22, Bristol Rovers appearances: 18. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton

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3. Ben Thompson – Gillingham

Years at Pompey: 2018-2019 (loan), Pompey appearances:27, Years at Gillingham: 2022, Gillingham appearances: 17. Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney

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4. Marc McNulty – Reading

Years at Pompey: 2015-2016 (loan) , Pompey appearances:34, Years at Reading: 2018-2022, Reading appearances: 17. Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images Photo: Alex Burstow

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