Paul Cook’s men were in the midst of a flying finish to their League Two season, which would produce 10 wins and a draw from 12 games – culminating in their unforgettable final-day title win.
But where are the heroes of 2017 today? Their careers have taken very varied paths, but we’ve done our homework to unearth the whereabouts of every player who was named in a squad during that amazing sequence of successes.
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17. Amine Linganzi
Featured in the crucial match at Notts County which earned promotion. Went on to play for Swindon and Salford. Now involved in sales and market as well as an ambassador for sports brand Puma. Photo: Joe Pepler
18. Christian Burgess
Had his tough moments at Pompey but left a massive favourite, before helping Belgian side Union SC on the meteoric ascent from Belgian second division to top of the Jupiler League.. Photo: Joe Pepler
19. Stanley Aborah
Went on to play for Waterford in Ireland before retiring. Opened a clothing brand but now working in telecoms in Belgium. Photo: Joe Pepler
20. Gary Roberts
A classy operator and a big part of the dressing room under Paul Cook. Went on to play for Wigan, Bala Town and Accrington before retiring last year and was most recently Cook's assistant at Ipswich. Photo: Joe Pepler