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...
17. Christian Dailly
The Scot only featured twice after signing on a month-long deal. He joined Southend briefly for the following year before retiring. Dailly is now an athletics coach and is qualified to coach both sprinters and endurance athletes. | JPIMedia Photo: Steve Reid
18. Bjorn Helge Riise
The midfielder made two appearances during a short-term loan. Retired in 2018 after ending his career at Norweigan side Sogndal. | JPIMedia Photo: Allan Hutchings