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...
1. Ibrahima Sonko
Cotterill’s first signing as boss. The defender scored once in 27 appearances on loan from Stoke. He retired two years ago after representing non-league Harlow Town, having turned down a deal at Kilmarnock. Photo: Barry Zee
2. Carl Dickinson
Another loanee who arrived from the Britannia. The defender is now playing for non-league Yeovil at the age of 33. Photo: Allan Hutchings
3. Darryl Flahavan
The brother of the late former keeper Aaron, Flahavan did not play a single game for Pompey and hung up his gloves in 2016 at Crawley. He’s now goalkeeping coach at Birmingham Photo: Joe Pepler
4. Ritchie De Laet
The Manchester United loanee featured 22 times for Pompey during 2010-11. He joined Belgian side Royal Antwerp last summer after being released by Aston Villa. Photo: Allan Hutchings