With the former preparing to return to action with Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga this weekend, it got us thinking: where are the rest of the plethora of players who've been and gone since the Blues’ relegation from the Premier League?
Steve Cotterill took charge at Fratton Park after relegation to the Championship in 2010. During his 16 months at the helm he made a total of 18 signings and we’ve looked at what each of them are now up to...
5. Dave Kitson
The striker underwhelmed on the south coast and departed after 12 goals in 72 games in 2012. He finished his playing career at Oxford United in 2014 and recently launched a bid to oust Graham Taylor as PFA chief executive. Photo: Allan Hutchings
6. Liam Lawrence
The midfielder joined Pompey on the same day as Kitson but enjoyed contrasting fortunes. Lawrence was appointed captain at Fratton Park and had to depart in 2012 when the club entered administration. He retired in 2017 and serves as a pundit for BBC Staffordshire and EFL on Quest. Photo: Steve Reid
7. Greg Halford
The fans’ favourite recently revealed he offered his services to Kenny Jackett last season when he was a free agent but was turned down. He’d go on to join Aberdeen but again finds himself without a club. He's hoping to undergo a trial at Walsall when football resumes. Photo: Barry Zee
8. Jonathan Hogg
The centre-midfielder is still very much at the peak of his powers, having made more than 200 appearances for Huddersfield. Photo: Allan Hutchings