The great and not so great Portsmouth triallists - including Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United favourites

It’s that time of year where you may see a surprise face or two at Pompey’s training ground.

John Mousinho has said he’s prepared to look at a triallist or two as his players return to pre-season this training.

Down the years there has been many famous – and a few infamous - players who’ve tried to earn Blues deals.

Some huge names will go down as opportunities missed after leaving PO4 without a contract, while others perhaps less so.

Thanks to your suggestions we’ve rounded up some of the great Pompey triallists from down the years.

21. Stephen Jordan

Was on the ill-fated North America tour of 2010 before joining Sheffield United. Photo: Hamish Blair

Came on trial in 2002 prompting a Marlon Brando-inspired quote from Harry Redknapp saying 'he could be a contender'. He wasn't. Photo: UGC

Came on trial in 2003, played at Brentford in pre-season and spent a period training before moving abroad Photo: Jon Brady

Trained with Pompey in 2018 but there was no deal and surprisingly retired two years ago after a spell at Sunderland. Photo: John Walton