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.
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