It's so far so good for Pompey in the January transfer window.
Rob Atkinson and Isaac Hayden have both joined the cause for the remainder of the campaign. The pair have arrived on loan from Bristol City and Newcastle United respectively in the hope that their experience in the Championship will help the Blues get over the line in their battle for survival.
And with three weeks of the window remaining, more players are expected to follow their lead and arrive at Fratton Park in a bid to bolster chances of remaining in the division.
There will be some outgoings, too, with crucial space needed for Pompey to adhere to 25-man squad-list rules. Like last week’s departure of Elias Sorenson, some fans will be delighted to see these players leave PO4, while others will be disappointed that their Fratton Park stays haven’t worked out.
Where you sit on these players’ contributions during their Blues respective spells is your own personal choice. But on the subject of comings and goings - who are deemed the worst signings the Blues have ever made?
Well, given it’s the future, is always in the news, and is set to replace human intelligence, we turned to ChatGPT for its verdict on ‘Pompey's 10 worst signings’.
What could go wrong, was our initial thought, as we thought it would provide a bit of fun. But how wrong were we when we saw the names that the AI chatbox identified.
Indeed, it’s safe to say that the human or computer minds behind the revolutionary technology have their work cut out if they are lead us into an exciting future.
The AI tool provided rationale behind their decision. But, erm, here’s who it believes are the worst bits of transfer business ever conducted by the club.

17. Ricardo Rocha
AI explains: "Rocha’s signing was met with disappointment as he struggled to adapt to Premier League football. He lacked the quality needed for a team that was fighting relegation and ultimately left the club after just two seasons." | AFP via Getty Images Photo: ANDREW YATES/AFP via Getty Images)

18. Ricardo Rocha (continued)
Human verdict: Shame on you, ChatGPT! Rocha was loved by the fans and he loved the club! It's as simple as that! | Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images

19. Aaron Mokoena
AI explains: "While Mokoena was a solid player at times, he often seemed out of place in the Premier League. His performances were erratic, and he was unable to live up to his price tag, ultimately making little impact on the club during his four years." | Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

20. Aaron Mokoena (continued)
Human verdict: Signed at a time when Pompey were facing financial ruin. Not the best signing the club has ever made, but the South African is certainly not among the worst. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images)


