We remember 20 of the players we had great hopes for – but couldn’t hit a barn door when they were at PO4.
17. Collins Mbesuma
The Hurricane proved weighty flop after being brought in as the 'new Yakubu' | JPIMedia Photo: MATT SCOTT-JOYNT (053814-92)
18. Terry Connor
Outshone by Ian Baird in the dud striker stakes in the top flight, but couldn't find a regular flow of goals at Fratton | JPIMedia Photo: -
19. Hamilton Thorp
One of Terry Venables' Australians was actually converted to a striker before joining in 1999, but was out of his depth in English football | JPIMedia Photo: Steve Reid
20. Steve Perrin
Three goals in 28 league appearances tells you all you need to know here | JPIMedia Photo: The News
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