And they all according to Fratton legend came within varying degrees of wearing royal blue – here’s the Pompey heroes that never were...
9. Paulo Wanchope
Peter Storrie spent a lot of time working on the deal in the Perrin era but he went to Qatar instead | JPIMedia Photo: Phil Noble
10. Juan Pablo Sorin
Harry Redknapp came very close to getting the Argentinean left-back in but the deal collapsed at the 11th hour | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Forster
11. Nicolas Anelka
In the summer of 2007, Harry Redknapp chased the former Real Madrid player and French international but he ultimately signed for Bolton and Pompey got David Nugent instead | JPIMedia Photo: Petr David Josek
12. Rodney Marsh
Ian St John was interested in the great entertainer when he was at Manchester City but the club was skint and a deal couldn't be done | JPIMedia Photo: UGC