While others, well, maybe their time at Fratton Park isn’t remembered so readily.
We’ve delved into our archives for pictures of those many are left surprised actually played for this football club. How many can you remember?
1. Jason Roberts
Prolific goalscorer at likes of West Brom, Wigan and Blackburn - but just four league starts at Fratton in 2003. Photo: PA
2. Andy Cole
Often greeted with blank faces when it's mentioned he played for Pompey. Made nine starts and 13 sub appearances in 2006-07 Photo: Jon Brady
3. Eddie Howe
Harry Redknapp's first Pompey signing saw knee injury on opening day of 2002-03 wreck his career Photo: Steve Reid
4. Michael Thomas
Famously won the league for Arsenal at the death in 1989 - three years after being a Pompey loanee Photo: ALLSPORT, UK
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