Whatever happened to Portsmouth's summer departures? How former Blues have fared since at likes of Wigan Athletic, Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic and Plymouth Argyle

After shortly arriving at the Pompey helm in March, Danny Cowley was forced into a summer of immense change.

A number of key figures were nearing their contract’s end last season, which forced the Blues chief to make big decisions over their futures.

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Jack Whatmough was one of 13 summer departures from Pompey. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

And in the midst of the 43-year-old’s Fratton Park rebuild, 13 players departed – while 15 arrived.

But how have those who left the south coast fared since?

The 28-year-old has been an ever-present for the Addicks this term, and has continued his strong form that saw him crowned Pompey player of the season in 2020-21. MacGillivray has kept eight clean sheets this season while being a key reason for Charlton's resurgence under Johnnie Jackson.
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The 28-year-old has been an ever-present for the Addicks this term, and has continued his strong form that saw him crowned Pompey player of the season in 2020-21. MacGillivray has kept eight clean sheets this season while being a key reason for Charlton's resurgence under Johnnie Jackson. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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Had a stint in the second tier of US football with Las Vegas Lights, Turnbull has since found himself without a club. The 23-year-old American played only once for Pompey and conceded four goals in a 5-1 humiliation at the hands of Peterborough - where he was substituted after an hour. 
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Had a stint in the second tier of US football with Las Vegas Lights, Turnbull has since found himself without a club. The 23-year-old American played only once for Pompey and conceded four goals in a 5-1 humiliation at the hands of Peterborough - where he was substituted after an hour. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
The veteran defender endured a nightmare spell at Pompey and wasn't offered an extension to his short-term deal at the end of last season as a result. Since then, he's signed for League Two Colchester and has made 17 league appearances this term. Daniels has also registered three assists this season as Wayne Brown's side sit 20th in the table.
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The veteran defender endured a nightmare spell at Pompey and wasn't offered an extension to his short-term deal at the end of last season as a result. Since then, he's signed for League Two Colchester and has made 17 league appearances this term. Daniels has also registered three assists this season as Wayne Brown's side sit 20th in the table. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
The 24-year-old has flourished for the Latics following his move up north. Whatmough has featured in all of Leam Richardson's side's league matches this year, while scoring one goal and registering an assist. The central defender has been a key member of a defence that has recorded eight clean sheets in the league this term. 
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The 24-year-old has flourished for the Latics following his move up north. Whatmough has featured in all of Leam Richardson's side's league matches this year, while scoring one goal and registering an assist. The central defender has been a key member of a defence that has recorded eight clean sheets in the league this term. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)
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