Did they play for Portsmouth? Twenty five forgotten players - including ex West Ham, Manchester United, Birmingham City, Tottenham Hotspur and Derby County favourites in action

By Jordan Cross

Published 28th Sep 2022, 16:00 GMT

Updated 28th Sep 2022, 17:37 GMT

Some are legends, with their deeds in royal blue etched in the Pompey hall of fame.

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?

A big deal in Poland - but just two sub appearances for Pompey in 2005-06 Photo: Adam Davy

Plenty of top-flight football with Sunderland and Derby - and had a two-game Pompey loan in 1983-84 season Photo: Sunderland Echo

England international made three starts and 10 off the bench in 2006 Photo: Jon Brady

Just three sub outings in 2008-09 for the speedy winger Photo: Clint Hughes

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