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...
9. David Cotterill
The winger scored one goal in 15 appearances on loan from Swansea. The 32-year-old now represents Cymru Premier club Barry Town United. Photo: Steve Reid
10. David Norris
Signed on a free from Ipswich in the summer of 2011, the midfielder would produce one of the most famous moments in Blues history with his late equaliser at Southampton. The midfielder is still playing for Lancaster City aged 39, after spells with the likes of Leeds, Peterborough and Blackpool. Photo: .
11. Jason Pearce
The centre-back returned from Bournemouth to the club he came through the ranks at. Pearce had a fine season and scooped plenty of end-of-season awards. He departed for Leeds the following summer and is now at Charlton, having been linked with Pompey last summer. Photo: Steve Reid
12. Nottingham Forest v Pompey - City Ground Luke Varney in action Picture: Allan Hutchings
The forward was another to join Leeds after he departed Fratton Park. He’s also still going at the ripe age of 37 at Cheltenham following spells with Blackburn, Ipswich and Burton. Photo: Allan Hutchings