They are the men who wore royal blue - with varying numbers of appearances and degrees of success along the way.
They’ve since moved on, however, carving careers away from PO4 in recent seasons.
But this summer a number of former Pompey players see their existing agreements at their new employers come to a close.
And there’s some interesting names among them, too, so we’ve compiled a list of those who featured for Pompey over the past three campaigns and now find themselves looking for a new home this summer.
5. Josh Oluwayemi (Wellington Phoenix)
Former back-up Pompey keeper Josh Oluwayemi has been in the A-League with the New Zealand outfit. | Getty Images
6. Tom McIntyre (Aberdeen)
Short-term deal with the SPL outfit comes to a close this summer, with McIntyre making five appearances for the Dons. | SNS Group
7. Sean Raggett (Rotherham)
League One title winner will be on the move from Rotherham, after loan spell with Cambridge United this term. | Local Library
8. Lee Evans (Bradford City)
Midfielder has been with the League One play-off outfit over the second half of the season. | Local Library