We asked you to name the most expensive flops in the club’s history and you’ve come forward with suggestions in their droves.
Some came at a sizable cost relative to their era or the Blues’ standing at that time, while others may not have commanded a big fee but did require a lot of cash to fund their wages.
Brace yourself as we name the big-money duds you nominated...
5. Ian Baird
A record signing flop who managed just one goal when Pompey went into the top flight in 1987 Photo: A
6. Yoshi Kawaguchi
Yoshi Kawaguchi had an unhappy time at Pompey after arriving in a club-record deal in September 2001 Photo: None
7. Dave Kitson
Fans had big hopes for the striker but it never quite worked out for Kitson at Fratton Photo: Allan Hutchings
8. Andy Cole
One of the best in the business but fading by the time he came to Fratton, scoring four goals in 22 appearances. Photo: Paul Gilham