The stories of how things have panned out for those men since has varied wildly – some playing at a higher level, while others still search for a club. We’ve tracked the whereabouts of all those talents.
13. Owen Dale
Returned to parent club Blackpool after his loan stay and has been coming off the bench in the Championship Photo: Jason Brown
14. Portsmouth goalkeeper Matt Macey during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Derby County and Portsmouth at the Pride Park, Derby, England on 29 April 2023.
Got a new deal with Luton which put him out of Pompey's prize range, so the Blues instead turned to Will Norris. Has now been paid up by the Premier League side and looking for a club. Photo: Jason Brown
15. Joe Pigott
Former Pompey loanee Joe Pigott has signed for Leyton Orient on a two-year deal and has been starting up front for the League One new boys. Photo: Jason Brown
16. Dane Scarlett
An education of a loan spell at Pompey for the teenager. Highly thought of by Spurs but after a bright start lost his way and confidence drained away at Pompey. The fact Championship Ipswich has signed the striker on loan shows how his thought of in the game, however. Photo: Jason Brown