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?

Midfield schemer had a loan stay at Fratton in 1989 Photo: Owen Humphreys

Panic buy in 2010 for £3m. Never played and went to Newcastle at a big loss. Photo: Dave Haines

Newcastle fans claimed him as a Geordie but made four Pompey appearances in 2003-04 Photo: Steve Reid

Came from Werder Bremen and went on to play for Red Star Belgrade after being on the bench in the 4-1 Southampton win in 2010 Photo: Chris Ison

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