We asked fans on Facebook to name the Pompey players who've fared better than they thought initially would and put together a list of 20. Scroll down and click through the pages to see them...
5. Gerry Creaney
Signed from Celtic in 1994, he bagged 36 goals in 69 games before being sold to Man City for £500,000 with Paul Walsh acting as a makeweight to return to Fratton Park. Photo: a
6. Ben Davies
He successfully won a year-long deal aged 34 after undergoing a successful trial in the summer of 2015. Davies' attacking right-back displays earned him plenty of plaudits and sections of fans were disappointed he wasn't handed fresh terms. Photo: Joe Pepler
7. Arjan De Zeeuw
Joined Pompey in 2002 after finishing in mid-table with Wigan in the third tier the season prior. The defender was integral when Pompey were promoted to the Premiership. Photo: .
8. Barry Horne
Arriving from Wrexham in 1987, the midfielder scored seven times in 79 games before departing for Southampton. Photo: -