There was plenty of debate caused by the Fratton Park exits of some.
While, for others, there was little surprise at seeing them shown the door at PO4.
But what’s happened to those who left Pompey last summer? We’ve tracked all of those departures down to see how they’ve fared since moving on - with some varied outcomes.
1. What happened to the players who left Pompey last summer
From left to right: Christian Saydee, Paddy Lane, Ryley Towler and Abdoulaye Kamara. | The News
2. Kusini Yengi
The man who made a big impact on League One title success endured a nightmare move north of the border to Aberdeen, where he made just three league starts before being farmed out to Japanese side Cerezo Osaka where he's been injured with a thigh tear. | Getty Images
3. Cohen Bramall
Picked up a decent amount of football in League One with Luton, with 22 starts amid 35 Hattters appearances. | Local Library
4. Tom Lowery
Successfully fought SPL relegation with Kilmarnock, where he made 25 appearances. | Getty Images