Vincent Pericard, Sander Westerveld, Andrea Guatelli, Aliou Cisse, Liam Horsted and Gary Silk were all released. Meanhile, loan duo Azar Karadas and Ognijen Koroman were also told they could return to their parents. Here, we look back what happened to the eight in question following their Pompey releases.
5. Gary Silk
Joined Notts County after leaving Pompey, where he came through the youth ranks. Also played for Mansfield, Grimsby and Boston United and is now first-team physio at Leicester. Photo: JPIMedia
6. Azar Karadas
Moved to Kaiserlautern on loan after Pompey loan expired. Had brief spells at former club Brann, Kasimpasa and Sogndal Fotball before returning to Brann for a third spell in 2014. Currently coach of Brann 2. Photo: JPIMedia
7. Ognjn Koroman
The Serb returned to Pompey ahead of 2006-07 season before leaving in January 2007 after three games. Since then, he played for Red Star Belgrade (twice), Incheon Unted (S Korea) and Krylia Sovetov Samara (Russia). Now manager of Serb side Smederevo 1924. Photo: JPIMedia
8. Andrea Guatelli
The italian, who is currently registered with SC Balerna, has spent his entire career in Switzerland after his Blues release. Has played for FC Zurich, FC Chiasso and FC Rapperswil-Jona. Photo: JPIMedia