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.
5. Anthony Scully
After his injury problems at Pompey, Scully picked up a decent return of 35 games with Shrewsbury returning five goals and two assists - but was still released this summer. | © SalopPhoto
6. Alexander Milosevic
Arrived as a late-season free agent but didn't play a game and has since retired to take up a role as academy recruitment and scouting manager with former club AIK. | Getty Images
7. Adil Aouchiche
A rare success story from last season from those who left. Joined Aberdeen in the SPL and returned three goals, before a further three goals and five assists followed on the way to helping Schalke to the German second division title. | Getty Images
8. Rob Atkinson
Made 26 Bristol City appearances before his season was curtailed by an ankle injury in January. | Local Library