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?

Pompey boy came through the ranks but had to get elsewhere to likes of Cambridge, Coventry and Birmingham to make his name Photo: Ross Kinnaird

An early Mandaric signing but knee problems blighted his time at Fratton Photo: Mike Scaddan

Blink and you missed the Scot's single Pompey start in 2011 Photo: Steve Reid

FA Cup winner with Coventry in 1987 and brief Pompey player in 1993-94 season Photo: PA

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