But what about the 16 men who departed at Fratton Park this summer? Some have found new homes while others are waiting to see what their futures hold. We’ve got the latest lowdown on what’s happened to those former Blues men.
. What's happed to the players who left this summer?
From left, Michael Jacobs, Jay Mingi. Di'Shon Bernard and Ryan Tunnicliffe left Pompey this summer. Photo: The News
. Clark Robertson
One of the big surprises of the summer, after the skipper departed on a free. Derby were interested along with other teams further up the country. The suggestion was the defender wanted to move closer to his family, but instead he completed a leftfield move to Israeli outfit FC Ashdod! Photo: Jason Brown
. Reeco Hackett
Enough noise and honesty on all sides to suggest the winger would be on his way this summer. No surprise Lincoln was his destination, with the Imps holding a long-term interest in Hackett. Photo: Graham Hunt
. Michael Jacobs
One of Pompey’s most creative players has yet to find himself a new home after his release, but won’t be short of takers. Former club Northampton and Burton have been mentioned as the winger wanted to be closer to his family, but Chesterfield are another name doing the rounds - though talk he was training with Paul Cook’s side is wide of the mark. Photo: Jason Brown
. Louis Thompson
Got his career back on track at Pompey are a lengthy period of injury woe. Wasn’t used that much by John Mousinho, so was no surprise to see the midfielder released. Nor was it a shock to see Thompson quickly snapped up, as he links up with his brother Nathan at League One new boys Stevenage. Photo: Jason Brown
. Ryan Tunnicliffe
Saw his Pompey fortunes rejuvenated under John Mousinho, but the midfielder was never part of his long-term plans. Not going to be short of options with Charlton mooted as a possible option - which is close to where Tunnicliffe lives in Bromley. Photo: Jason Brown
. Kieron Freeman
Inevitable the right-back would be on his way after barely featuring last term. Freeman’s two-year stay came to a close with it clear he wanted to be closer to his family in the midlands. Is currently training with Mansfield, where he could vie with fellow Pompey old boy Callum Johnson for the right-back role. Photo: Paul Thompson
1. What's happed to the players who left this summer?
From left, Michael Jacobs, Jay Mingi. Di'Shon Bernard and Ryan Tunnicliffe left Pompey this summer. Photo: The News
2. Clark Robertson
One of the big surprises of the summer, after the skipper departed on a free. Derby were interested along with other teams further up the country. The suggestion was the defender wanted to move closer to his family, but instead he completed a leftfield move to Israeli outfit FC Ashdod! Photo: Jason Brown
3. Reeco Hackett
Enough noise and honesty on all sides to suggest the winger would be on his way this summer. No surprise Lincoln was his destination, with the Imps holding a long-term interest in Hackett. Photo: Graham Hunt
4. Michael Jacobs
One of Pompey’s most creative players has yet to find himself a new home after his release, but won’t be short of takers. Former club Northampton and Burton have been mentioned as the winger wanted to be closer to his family, but Chesterfield are another name doing the rounds - though talk he was training with Paul Cook’s side is wide of the mark. Photo: Jason Brown