Ben Close

Ben Close (R) has returned to Eastleigh. Doncaster Rovers still rate the ex-Pompey midfielder however.

Pompey favourite linked with Juve as ex-midfielder joins Eastleigh

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

Ben Close has spent the past three season at Doncaster Rovers after leaving Pompey on a free transfer in the summer of 2021

Former Pompey midfielder handed good news after latest career setback

Former Pompey midfielder Ben Close celebrates scoring in Doncaster's 2-1 win over Gillingham at the weekend. Picture: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

One of Pompey's own inspires resurgence of Football League bottom club

Former Pompey midfielder Ben Close Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

Ex-Pompey midfielder puts injury hell behind him to pick up top Rovers award

Former Pompey midfielder Ben Close has returned to action with Doncaster Rovers after 10 months out through injury Picture Tony Johnson

Close reminds Donny boss of his importance following 10-month injury nightmare

There will be no homecoming for Jordy Hiwula, right, and Ben Close on Saturday.

The Doncaster verdict on ex-Pompey duo who will miss Fratton homecoming

Ben Close, seen with fellow home-grown Pompey player Conor Chaplin, will not be returning to Fratton Park with Doncaster on Saturday. Picture: Joe Pepler

Why Ben Close is denied deserved Pompey homecoming as misfortune continues

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, left. Picture: Jonathan Nackstrand/Getty Images

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta latest in long line of football well-wishers t...

Craig MacGillivray made his Carlton debut in the Addicks' goalless draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Pompey old guard endure rocky starts to life away from Fratton Park

Ben Close celebrates the Checkatrade Trophy win in 2019.

It’s what Macca would’ve wanted - Pompey midfielder on leaving hometown club

Tom Naylor carries a young fan after Pompey net a late winner at Burton in April 2019. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com/PinPep

Farewell to Pompey's skipper - who shouldn't be remembered by THOSE play-offs

Ben Close scored 19 goals in 190 appearances for Pompey

What Close said in his goodbye message to Pompey after completing Doncaster move

Farewell to one of our own - tasked with fulfilling his potential away from PO4

Ben Close. Picture: Joe Pepler

Close's Pompey departure confirms as he pens three-year deal at L1 rivals

Ben Close. Picture: Nigel Keene

Pompey midfielder's departure to League One rivals could be confirmed today
Ben Close's move to Doncaster could be sealed today.
Will Rooney

Jack Whatmough displays his League Two title-winning medal at the Southsea Common celebrations in May 2017. Now all that squad have left Pompey. Picture: Joe Pepler

Last man standing has left - farewell to final link with Pompey title winners

Jack Whatmough and Craig MaxGillivray embrace. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

The out-of-contract player fans think Pompey should push the boat out to keep

Pompey defender Jack Whatmough

Two key reasons why Jack Whatmough is being tipped to remain at Portsmouth and s...

Pompey head coach Danny Cowley

How Portsmouth fans have reacted to news that Danny Cowley will operate with red...

Danny Cowley. Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

The key position Pompey need to bolster - and up to four recruits could arrive

Cowley explains Pompey's position on the futures of Close and MacGillivray

Tom Naylor is in negotiations to stay at Pompey. Picture: Joe Pepler

'Shocked about Cannon... Expected more' - fans react to Pompey's retained list

Ben Close is eager to remain at the club he supports as he approaches 200 appearances. Picture: Joe Pepler

Out-of-contract Close eager to be present for Cowley's Pompey revolution

Ben Close and his Pompey team-mates pay tribute to Alan McLoughlin ahead of Sunday's match against Accrington. Picture: Joe Pepler

'As a coach he was really good, as a person even better' - Close on Pompey great

Ben Close believes Pompey's players have to take responsibility for their play-off failure. Pic: Joe Pepler

Close: Players have to take responsibility for Pompey play-off failure

Ben Close played a key role in Pompey's 3-1 win at AFC Wimbledon. Picture: Jason Brown.

Pompey boss allays Close injury worries
Danny Cowley has allayed fears over Ben Close’s fitness ahead of next weekend’s huge game against Accrington.
Mark McMahon

Ben Close. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey midfielder admits he wanted January loan exit when out of favour

The former Pompey players whose contracts expire at the end of the season

A flag of Alan McLoughlin was present at the County Ground for Pompey's trip to Swindon. Picture: Jason Brown

Close sends classy message to Pompey legend during cancer battle

David Connolly

‘Give Marquis a rocket... he should rip Daniels’ head off' - ex-Pompey striker

Ben Close. Picture: Jason Brown

Ben Close explains his shock injury return to Pompey's line-up at Swindon

Former captain Brett Pitman scored twice for Swindon in their 3-1 defeat of Pompey. Picture: Jason Brown

Close makes Pitman admission as ex-skipper delivers huge blow to Pompey's hopes

Pompey have failed in their bid to overturn Jack Whatmough's red card against MK Dons, so is absent from tonight's trip to Swindon. Picture: Dennis Goodwin

Shock Pompey recall as Cowley makes two changes

Pompey midfielder Ben Close

Pompey duo on course to return at Swindon to provide Cowley with selection boost

'If not this club it will be another one' - midfelder's career turns full circle

Pompey fell to defeat to Burton today

Faultless start over for Cowleys as Burton Albion halt Pompey play-off charge

Ben Close has re-emerged to be a key figure in Pompey's revival under Danny Cowley. Picture: Joe Pepler

How 'perfect' Ben Close fits Danny Cowley's Pompey promotion blueprint

Andy Cannon celebrates his goal at Wigan with Ronan Curtis. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

Pompey midfielder explains injuries that have kept him out of the starting XI

Ronan Curtis is again named up front for an unchanged Pompey side at Wigan. Picture: Joe Pepler

Same again for Danny Cowley in pursuit of fourth successive Pompey win

Danny Cowley takes his Pompey team to Wigan today.

Wigan v Pompey: team news, predicted XIs, referee, form guide and key stats

Ben Close keeps his place in Pompey's line-up against Rochdale. Picture: Joe Pepler

No strikers, no problem as Pompey fans give approval for side to face Rochdale

Tom Naylor in action for Pompey away at Rochdale in September. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

Pompey v Rochdale: team news, likely line-ups, form guide and big-match odds

Danny Cowley sees a regular starting spot for one-time Pompey forgotten man Ben Close. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey's forgotten man is forgotten no longer

Pompey's players celebrate John Marquis' finish in their 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

Shrewsbury 1 Pompey 2 - Neil Allen's verdict

John Marquis returns from injury to face Shrewsbury this afternoon. Picture: Joe Pepler

Return of injured pair as Cowley makes four Pompey changes

Ben Close comes on for Andy Cannon on Saturday

The message to rejuvenated Pompey man left in cold under Kenny Jackett

Ben Close comes on for Portsmouth's Andy Cannon

Pompey are officially back in the race - and we have a game changer on pitch

Ben Close made an eye-catching impact off the bench against Ipswich. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pundit pinpoints the two Pompey players who made 'big difference' in Ipswich win

Danny Cowley has named his first team as Pompey head coach - and it will face Ipswich this afternoon. Picture: Portsmouth FC

Cowley makes two changes as new Pompey era kicks off

Craig MacGillivray makes yet another save in the Papa John's Trophy final - and, unsurprisingly, is Gaffer for a Day Lee McAvery's man of the match. Picture: Joe Pepler

Gaffer: Jackett's Pompey exit long overdue - especially after Wembley

George Byers. Picture: Joe Pepler

Portsmouth boss discusses Swansea loanee's starting credentials after impressive...

Jack Whatmough

Trio hand Pompey availability boost for trip to Crewe

Pompey have 11 members of their first-team squad out of contract at the season's end. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages/PinP

Catlin's wage warning for Pompey's 11 out-of-contract players

Craig MacGillivray, Jack Whatmough, Ryan Williams, Tom Naylor and Andy Cannon are among the 12 players out of contract this summer

The reality of the uncertain futures faced by Portsmouth's key men

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