Adam Webster

From left to right: Adam Webster, Conor Chaplin, Dan Butler and Ben Close are some of the academy successes from Andy Awford's period overseeing the set-up.

'Thought it was normal’: Awford reveals secret of academy success

Former Pompey defender Matt Clarke has made a successful return from injury

Ex-Pompey defender lauded as he puts 14-month injury hell behind him

Adam Webster had a tough time at the hands of social media during periods of his Pompey career. Picture: Joe Pepler

'Pompey fans were killing me. It was awful': Adam Webster on social media

Adam Webster celebrates scoring in Pompey's 2-1 win over Cambridge United at Fratton Park in February 2016. Picture: Joe Pepler/Digital South

Adam Webster: 'Pompey were releasing me, I was heading to non-league'

Fans have called for Pompey academy graduate Adam Webster to receive an England call-up

Pompey academy graduate backed for England call-up after impressive rise

Conor Chaplin is now officially a 20-goal-a-season striker as he continues to flourish after leaving Fratton Park. Picture: Joe Pepler

How heartbreaking Pompey exit transformed striker into 20-goal-a-season player

Pompey favourites Christian Burgess and Matt Clarke reunited in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Former Pompey favourites reunited for first time in pre-season friendly

Adam Webster made 81 appearances for Pompey.

Pompey graduate linked with move to Chelsea as defender's list of admirers grows

Former Pompey defender Adam Webster was praised by Jamie Carragher following display against Chelsea on Tuesday.

'Better than any English central defender': Glowing praise for ex-Pompey man

Adam Webster celebrates his goal against Manchester City. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

WATCH: Witness champion slayer Adam Webster's tone-deaf singing at Pompey

Adam Webster

Brighton man's promotion tip as Portsmouth pals link up at Ipswich

Adam Webster was tipped for the top by former team-mate Tom Craddock in 2015 - now he's backing him for England. Picture: Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images

‘I told Pompey they’d make a fortune out of talented trio'

Ian Foster (left) and Paul Cook haven't spoken since first-team coach Foster quit Fratton Park to take up a prized role with England. Picture: Joe Pepler

No regrets over sacrificing Pompey glory and Paul Cook relationship for England

Jamal Lowe was an outstanding player for Pompey - now he's excelling at Premier League hopefuls Swansea. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey title winner eyeing Premier League with Swansea

Pompey shake hands after their goalless draw against Shrewsbury on Saturday. Picture: Joe Pepler

Brighton v Pompey: early team news, form guide and big-match odds

Pompey celebrate their Carabao Cup win at Stevenage. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey to face Premier League side in Carabao Cup

Pompey have been drawn away to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup second round.

Will Rooney

Adam Webster. Picture: Joe Pepler

The man who made ex-Pompey man believe in himself

Agents Phil Korklin (far left) and Brian Howard (second right) pose with clients Ben Close and Christian Burgess after the 2019 Checkatrade Trophy final

Pompey, Brighton and Burgess - the unlikely transfer

Matt Clarke reacts scoring an own goal for Derby against Leeds. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

A rare blunder from ex-Pompey favourite - but Derby to discuss his future

Joel Ward, seen here against Barnsley in February 2011, featured 46 times under Steve Cotterill in 2010-11. Picture: Allan Hutchings

Steve Cotterill defends Pompey record on blooding home-grown talent

Pompey Academy in action this season. Picture: Duncan Shepherd

The inside track of the changing emphasis at Pompey Academy

Adam Webster and Jed Wallace. Picture: Joe Pepler

The impact Pompey's financial crisis had on Jed Wallace making Championship grad...

Matt Clarke toasts Pompey's Checkatrade Trophy triumph. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-England international gives frank verdict on Ipswich's decision to allow Clar...

Adam Webster in action for Brighton against Chelsea. Picture: Dan Istitene/Getty Images

The skill former Pompey centre-back is brushing up on

Former Pompey midfielder Jed Wallace has named three ex-Fratton Park team-mates in his Best XI. Picture: Joe Pepler

The three Pompey players earning selection for Millwall's Jed Wallace's Best XI

Matt Clarke left Pompey for Brighton in the summer. Picture: Joe Pepler

Paul Lambert's admission on Ipswich allowing Matt Clarke join Pompey for cut-pri...

Former Pompey boss Richie Barker. Picture: Joe Pepler

Former Pompey boss mourns loss of his brother after death on New Year's Day

Former Pompey manager Richie Barker is mourning the death of his brother, Chris.

Jordan Cross

Jed Wallace with the 2014-15 News/Sports Mail Pompey Player of the Year award

Former Pompey youth product linked with big-money move to Aston Villa

David Norris celebrates his famous St Mary's leveller in April 2012

The former Portsmouth favourites who were in attendance for Southampton derby cl...

David Norris celebrates his famous St Mary's leveller in April 2012

The former Pompey favourites who returned to Fratton Park for Southampton derby ...

Matt Clarke in action for Derby. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Ex-Pompey favourite Matt Clarke 'looks the part' at Derby on loan from Brighton

Matt Clarke in action for Derby. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Ex-Portsmouth favourite Matt Clarke 'looks the part' at Derby on loan from Brigh...

Pompey's Jack Whatmough. Picture: Joe Pepler

A fit Jack Whatmough would be joining Adam Webster in Premier League - and he'll...

Christian Burgess with former Pompey team-mate Matt Clarke

Burgess revelling in progress of ex-Pompey partners-in-crime Webster and Clarke

Adam Webster in Pompey colours. Picture: Joe Pepler

Transfer values of 13 ex-Portsmouth youngsters following Fratton Park exits

Adam Webster in Pompey colours. Picture: Joe Pepler

The man who discovered Brighton's £20m Premier League new boy and how he almost ...

Adam Webster has moved to Brighton. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Pompey boss updates on prospect of windfall after Adam Webster moves from Bristo...

Former Pompey defender Matt Clarke Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Ex-Portsmouth defender Matt Clarke set for Derby loan move as Brighton 'agree £2...

Former Pompey defender Matt Clarke Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Ex-Pompey defender Matt Clarke set for Derby loan as Brighton 'agree fee' for Ad...

Adam Webster. Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images

Pompey friends reunite on the cards at Brighton for ex-Fratton favourites

Adam Webster. Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images

Ex-Portsmouth defender Adam Webster reportedly closing in on Brighton move from ...

Jack Whatmough is expected to return to Pompey duty in February. Picture: Joe Pepler

All change for Pompey's new-look central-defensive partnership

Jack Whatmough is expected to return to Pompey duty in February. Picture: Joe Pepler

All change for Portsmouth's new-look central-defensive partnership

An 18-year-old Matt Clarke made his Pompey debut against Dagenham & Redbridge in August 2015. Picture: Barry Zee

The boy who performed as a man - now Matt Clarke will grow old in the Premier Le...

An 18-year-old Matt Clarke made his Pompey debut against Dagenham & Redbridge in August 2015. Picture: Barry Zee

The boy who performed as a man - now Portsmouth's Matt Clarke will grow old in t...

From left: Adam Webster and Matt Clarke

Gary Roberts: At Portsmouth I could see Matt Clarke and Adam Webster were destin...

Adam Webster, seen here in his Pompey days, has been linked with a move to the Premier League. Picture: Joe Pepler

Former Pompey defender Adam Webster linked with Premier League move

Adam Webster, seen here in his Pompey days, has been linked with a move to the Premier League. Picture: Joe Pepler

Former Portsmouth defender Adam Webster linked with Premier League move

Matt Clarke. Picture: Joe Pepler

How much could Pompey receive for Matt Clarke? The examples Blues can use when v...

Matt Clarke. Picture: Joe Pepler

How much could Portsmouth receive for Matt Clarke? The examples Blues can use wh...

Gareth Evans fears Matt Clarke will this summer be lured from Fratton Park should Pompey fail to win promotion. Picture: Joe Pepler

Evans fears Clarke is destined for the Championship should Pompey fail in play-o...

Gareth Evans fears Matt Clarke will this summer be lured from Fratton Park should Pompey fail to win promotion. Picture: Joe Pepler

Gareth Evans fears Matt Clarke is destined for the Championship should Portsmout...

Enda Stevens. Picture: Joe Pepler

Evans hoping former Pompey team-mates will be in Premier League next season

Adam Webster celebrates scoring for Pompey. Picture: Joe Pepler

Gareth Evans hoping former Portsmouth team-mates Adam Webster and Enda Stevens w...

Matt Clarke celebrates Pompey's Wembley victory with the Checkatrade Trophy and his man-of-the-match award. Picture: Joe Pepler

Matt Clarke’s Portsmouth progress has surpassed team-mate's early expectations

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