We look at what became of the Blues’ starting XI which secured the crown on the final day of the 2016-17 season against Cheltenham.
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1. David Forde
Returned to parent club Millwall at the end of his loan and released in the summer of 2017. Signed a two-year deal at Cambridge United and retired in August 2019. Photo: Joe Pepler
2. Gareth Evans
Left Pompey for Bradford last month following 218 appearances and 38 goals. Scored in six successive seasons for the Blues and was man-of-the-match in their March 2019 Checkatrade Trophy final triumph. Photo: None
3. Christian Burgess
Remained at Fratton Park for another three seasons, winning the Checkatrade Trophy and amassing 210 appearances and 12 goals. Left in July 2020 to join Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Picture: Nigel Keene Photo: Nigel Keene
4. Matt Clarke
Won The News/Sports Mail's Player of the Season for successive years before leaving for Brighton in June 2019. Has yet to appear for the Seagulls, spending last season - and the current campaign - on loan at Derby. Photo: Joe Pepler