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Former Pompey boss Paul Cook welcomes his old side to Chesterfield in the FA Cup on Sunday: Will Matthews/PA Wire.

‘Big Pompey rolling into town’: Cook’s Chesterfield ready for League One leaders

Pompey match-winner Terry Devlin celebrates with the travelling Pompey fans at the final whistle. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Triumphant Pompey boss adamant shock selection of ex-Glentoran man 'no 'risk'

Terry Devlin celebrates with Paddy Lane after scoring the winner at Reading. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey comeback kings do it again with magnificent fightback to beat Reading

Terry Devlin has been handed his Football League debut against Reading. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

More Pompey selection surprises with teenager handed Football League debut

Richard Brindley (left) has been a mainstay of a successful Notts County side since leaving Pompey in September 2019. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Former long-time Pompey triallist bidding for second successive promotion

Callum Johnson made 48 appearances and scored once during his time at Fratton Park. Picture: Nigel Keene/ProSportsImages

The ex-Pompey man breaking records with newest invincibles of English football

Mike Williamson features for Pompey's reserves against West Ham - he never played a first-team game. Picture: Dave Haines

Strange former Pompey signing becomes Football League boss

Former Pompey player Jay Mingi's dismissal for Colchester heralded an embarrassing 5-0 defeat at the hands of struggling Forest Green Rovers. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Ex-Pompey man sparks humiliating defeat against Football League's bottom club

John Mousinho was pleased with Tino Anjorin's Pompey full debut against Wycombe. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

John Mousinho's appraisal of Chelsea starlet's long-awaited maiden Pompey start

David Norris scored eight goals in 42 appearances for Pompey - including a last-minute equaliser against Southampton at St Mary's

Ex-Pompey hero selling prized assets as he cashes in on impressive collection

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

Paulsgrove lad and ex-Pompey striker Kevin Russell has been challenged with transforming Cheltenham. Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images

Paulsgrove lad and ex-Pompey man tasked with saving Football League's worst team

Gaffer For A Day Tim Hague chose Joe Morrell as his man of the match in the 3-2 win at Barnsley. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Gaffer: Pompey's best Football League first-half away display over last 20 years

Spencer Spurway (left) celebrates netting Pompey's second goal in their Royal Artillery 125th Anniversary game. Picture: Jason Brown Photography

Meet the surprise inclusion in Pompey's squad list after catching Mousinho's eye

Matt Clarke in happier times when celebrating winning the Checkatrade Trophy with Pompey in March 2019. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey favourite handed boost after 12 months of injury heartbreak

Denver Hume has been included in Pompey's official squad submitted to the EFL. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Former Grimsby target offered Pompey first-team lifeline after named in squad
Pompey have given Denver Hume a first-team lifeline – despite hoping to offload him to Grimsby on deadline day.

John Mousinho found little solace in breaking a Pompey club record at Stevenage. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Stevenage 0 Pompey 0: Neil Allen's verdict

Pompey keeper Josh Oluwayemi has joined National League South side Chelmsford City on loan until January. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Why Pompey believe ex-Spurs man's non-league exit can boost his Fratton chances

Former Pompey midfielder David Norris has agreed to play for Lancaster City in the 2023-24 season - at the age of 42. Picture: Steve Reid 113694-337

Pompey icon refuses to retire - and pledges to play on beyond 43

John Mousinho is hoping to unveil a new goalkeeper against AFC Wimbledon. Picture: Sarah Standing (290623-5754)

Breaking: Pompey boss confident of unveiling 12th summer signing at Wimbledon

Kieron Freeman is trialling with Mansfield following his Fratton Park release. Picture: Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages

Ex-Sheffield United man handed league lifeline following summer Pompey exit

Kusini Yengi, left, and Gavin Whyte

Revealed: When Pompey faithful will get first sights of latest arrivals

Former Pompey skipper Tom Naylor has opted to drop into the National League after make 22 Championship starts last season. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey's 'winter player' swaps Championship for non-league in shock switch

Josh Oluwayemi was Pompey's number two keeper last season - but the Blues are searching for an alternative. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey refocus on goalkeeping positions as they eye signing number seven

Glenavon goalkeeper Rory Brown pulls off a save to deny reported Pompey target Terry Devlin.

Northern Ireland under-21 international starlet linked with Pompey switch

Haji Mnoga shone at Aldershot last season during a successful loan spell. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'A Football League player': Why Pompey youngster now ready for Blues first-team

Goalkeeper David Forde was an ever-present when Pompey won the League Two title in 2016-17. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey's over-reliance on loan goalkeepers with nine used in 10 years: gallery
Pompey have used nine loan goalkeepers over the last 10 years for Football League matches.

Pompey are eager to find Harry Jewitt-White the game time next season to maintain his promising development. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey plot first-team pathway for well-regarded Academy youngster

Former Pompey left-back Harvey Hughes has this week been released by Blackpool. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Ex-Pompey youngster suffers successive summer heartbreak after Blackpool exit

Louis Dennis is bidding for promotion with Bromley. He made eight appearances for Pompey. Picture: Joe Pepler

One-time Pompey forgotten man eyeing Football League return

Ryley Towler is revelling in League One playing in front of crowds of 31,734, which were present for Saturday's 1-1 draw at Pride Park. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'It's a dream': Delighted youngster Pompey have got him pinching himself

Wrexham co-owners and Hollywood A-listers Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Boss of Pompey rival has huge concern about this summer's transfer window

Adam Payce is attending a week-long trial at Birmingham City ahead of his impending Pompey release. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey youngster offered Birmingham opportunity after Fratton Park release

Andy Cannon spent two-and-a-half seasons with Pompey - now he's won successive promotions from the National League. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey man toasts successive promotions - after double Fratton heartbreak

Harry Jewitt-White has been handed his full Football League debut in today's visit of Accrington. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey youngster handed maiden league start amid Blues changes

Sean Raggett believes he has rediscovered his form since the turn of the year. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Sean Raggett's honest admission over his Pompey form

Oldham winger Ben Tollitt has been backed for a Football League return by his manager - fellow former Pompey player David Unsworth. Picture: David Unsworth

Ex-Pompey winger backed for Football League return after shining in non-league

Alex Bass in action against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup third round in January - the second of his two Sunderland appearances. Picture: Frank Reid

From Portsmouth's bench to Sunderland's bench - more frustration for goalkeeper

David Norris' dramatic equaliser at St Mary's in April 2012 entered Pompey folklore. He's still playing 11 years later - at the age of 42. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Pompey hero David Norris: I've retired three times - but I'm still playing at 42

Kyle Wootton. Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

The striker now showing Pompey what they missed after baulking at his wages

John Mousinho handed Harry Jewitt-White his Football League debut for the visit to Peterborough after the youngster had impressed in training. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss on why he wants latest home-grown talent to remain around first-team

New Pompey head coach John Mousinho arrives at Fratton Park for his first game in charge

'Taking us up the Football League' - Pompey fans react to starting XI

Haji Mnoga has agreed a loan spell at Aldershot for the remainder of the season after prevented from joining another Football League team. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

BREAKING: Pompey youngster turns to Aldershot after EFL veto League Two move

Michael Morrison has praised Josh Oluwayemi's Football League debut, despite his error for Bolton's second goal in Saturday's 3-0 defeat. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages

'One mistake shouldn't define him': Ex-Spurs youngster gets Pompey backing

Josh Oluwayemi has been handed his Football League debut in today's trip to Bolton. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Ex-Spurs starlet handed career landmark amid six Pompey changes

Haji Mnoga will be recalled from Gillingham this month - but isn't allowed to play for another Football League club. Picture: Malcolm Bryce/ProSportsImages

Fresh loan blow for luckless youngster as Pompey prepare to end nightmare

Alfie Rutherford (photo by Richard Martin-Roberts/Getty Images).

Non-league goal sensation reveals truth over summer talk of Pompey return

Haji Mnoga has featured just five times for struggling Gillingham during his scheduled season-long loan. Picture: Malcolm Bryce/ProSportsImages

BREAKING: Pompey to scrap youngster's Gillingham stay amid miserable loan

Marlon Pack battles for possession with Derby striker James Collins. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey's medical marvel is human after all

In-demand Harrison Brook in action for AFC Portchester. Picture by Nathan Lipsham.

Ex-Pompey starlet backed by boss for Football League return amid Luton interest

Harrison Brook pictured his sole first-team outing for Pompey - against West Ham Under-21s in November 2020. Photo: Robin Jones/Getty Images

Luton and Cheltenham monitor ex-Pompey youngster

Danny Cowley believes Zak Swanson is blossoming after being handed his first-team breakthrough in League One. Pictures: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss on the 12-day journey which has seen ex-Arsenal starlet transformed

Football League rules state that Alfie Bridgman is unable to return from Bognor to feature for Pompey in the Papa John's Trophy. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey call for Football League to rip up loan rules denying youngsters football

Dane Scarlett battles with Shrewsbury's Chey Dunkley in this afternoon's League One encounter. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Neil Allen's ratings for Pompey draw with Shrewsbury

Danny Cowley isn't fazed by Pompey's injuries woes, instead insisting it opens opportunities for other members in the squad.

‘We never see the struggle’: Cowley unfazed by injury woes as problems worsen