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?

Top scorer in the Bundesliga but didn't get a look in under Tony Adams and Paul Hart Photo: Steve Reid

Top-flight experience with Spurs and a brief Pompey loan in 1989 Photo: a

Classy midfield schemer for Chelsea and Spurs and a brief eight-game stay at Pompey in 1990 Photo: er

Played in the Premier League for Huddersfield after loan at Fratton in 2011 Photo: Barry Zee

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