For those struggling to remember, the former Notts County and Port Vale front man spent three months at Fratton Park in 2012 as the Blues adapted to their first season back in League One due to ongoing financial troubles.
In that time, Rodgers featured 13 times and scored three goals for the club, before swiftly departing for Shrewsbury. Yet the very mention of his name prompted the question: could he be considered one of the lesser names ever to wear the star and crescent on a Pompey match-day?
As a result, we put this question to our followers on Facebook: who is the worst player you have ever seen play for the Blues?
And we weren’t short of answers.
So much so that here are 30 ex-players who Fratton Park fans believe should never have been allowed to feature for Pompey.
13. Giannis Skopelitis
A £1m signing in 2005, the Greek defender featured just 18 times for Pompey following his 2005 arrival. Photo: Robin Jones
14. Charlie Daniels
The former Bournemouth favourite and Premier League ace arrived with huge excitement in January 2021 but did very little to justify the hype. Was on his way again at the end of the season. Photo: Joe Pepler
15. Tal Ben-Haim
The defender continues to be loathed by the Fratton faithful. Photo: Julian Finney
16. Gregory Vignal
Failed to impress Harry Redknapp during the 2005-06 season following free transfer move from Liverpool and was quickly bombed out after just 17 appearances. Photo: Mike Hewitt