And unbelievably, we’ve come up with 24 names that have been either signed or developed by the Blues since David James’ departure in 2010, with Webber poised to be the 25th.
Now, not all of them have gone on to feature for the first team.
Meanwhile, as the number suggests, not all of them proved to be success during the time on the south coast.
Here’s who we can remember over the past 12 years.
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Meanwhile, as the number suggests, not all of them proved to be success during the time on the south coast.
5. Trevor Carson
Carson arrived at Pompey as a 24-year-old on loan from Bury and would make 39 appearances for the Blues as he established himself as the number one keeper during the 2013-14 season. He returned to Bury that summer but would later play for Cheltenham, Motherwell and Dundee United, before making a return to English football with Morecambe this January. He has since started all of Morecambe's games following his move at the start of the month. January 2014 Picture: Joe Pepler
Photo: Joe Pepler
6. John Sullivan
Before joining Pompey at the age of 25, he had spells at Charlton, Yeovil and Colchster. Although he spent two years at PO4, O'Sullivan only racked up six appearances - all of which came in the 2013-14 season. He would spend the second half of that term at Cambridge, before retiring in 2015, aged 25. He would later go into working in real estate in Las Vegas where he has earned millions from selling properties in Nevada.
Photo: Barry Zee
7. Phil Smith
The 42-year-old played five times during his 18-month stay on the south coast. His only games came in the 2013-14 season as he was used as second fiddle to Paul Jones. After leaving Fratton Park in 2014, Smith would venture into the non-league game. playing at Aldershot before retiring at Weston-Super-Mare in 2017.
Photo: Joe Pepler
8. Michael Poke
Poke was primarily used as a squad player during his time on the south coast, failing to make an appearance during his two-year stay. His disappointing spell would be over as he would later play for non-league sides Eastleigh and Woking, before retiring in 2017. He is currently a well-known figure around Fratton Park after being drafted in to be part of Danny Cowley’s backroom staff as goalkeeping coach.
Photo: Chris Moorhouse