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...
13. Lee Chapman
Blink and you missed Chapman's Pompey career. Rumour was partner Leslie Ash called the shots as he left to join West Ham Photo: TIM WHITBY
14. Jimmy Gilligan
Failed to replicate his impressive Cardiff goalscoring form at Pompey, returning five goals after commanding a £125,000 fee in 1989. Photo: The News
15. Lauren
The Cameroon defender was reported to have cost £130,000 in wages for each of his 20 Premier League appearances. Photo: Barry Zee
16. Peter Marinello
Dubbed the 'new George Best' but failed to live up to the billing at Arsenal - and it was a similar story at Fratton. Photo: LEE JONES