Christian Burgess

Christian Burgess.

'Pushing hard’: Fresh interest in former Pompey favourite

Christian Burgess and his Union Saint-Gilloise team-mates lifted the Belgian Cup with victory over RSC Anderlecht on Sunday

Wait continues for ex-Pompey ace's contract situation to be settled

Pompey 'legend' Sean Raggett will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract next month

The classy message Sean Raggett received after Pompey exit confirmed

Christian Burgess battles with Toulouse's Yanis Begraoui in Europa League action last month. Picture: VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images

Back after three-year absence: Ex-Pompey captain lining-up against Liverpool

Skipper Christian Burgess and Pompey lost on penalties to Oxford United in the League One play-off semi-finals in July 2020 - they have not finished in the top six since. Picture: Robin Jones/Getty Images

Finally Pompey have a strategy to exit League One - after three years of failure

Kyle Bennett was Paul Cook's first signing as Pompey boss - and two years later netted in the May 2017 hammering of Cheltenham which captured the League Two title. Picture: Harry Murphy/Getty Images.

The Pompey transfer window which created history - and how Blues must emulate it

Christian Burgess has been with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise since the summer of 2020. Picture: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Former Pompey favourite awarded new deal to extend stay in Belgian Pro League

Clark Robertson.

Transfer gossip: Derby target ‘agrees’ Israel switch after Pompey exit

Christian Burgess suffered late, late heartbreak with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Sunday, finishing third having been minutes away from capturing the Belgian title. Picture: Lars Baron/Getty Images

Late, late heartbreak for Pompey favourite who loses title in dying minutes

Matt Clarke in action for Pompey in their March 2019 Checkatrade Trophy triumph over Sunderland. Picture: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images.

Sidelined for seven-and-a-half months: Ex-Pompey favourite's Middlesbrough agony

Christian Burgess celebrates scoring for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against Genk on Sunday night. Picture: BRUNO FAHY/Belga/AFP via Getty Images

Air Burgey is still flying high - ex-Pompey favourite adored by a new fan base

Christian Burgess.

Europa League star reminded on what he's been missing out on at Fratton Park

Former Pompey team-mates Gary Roberts and Christian Burgess

'Screaming for it' - Roberts and Burgess in Pompey formation debate

The group of 10 Blues fans watched on as USG played out a 2-2 draw against Club Brugge.

WATCH: Pompey fans go wild in Belgium as Christian Burgess goal nets them £1,300

Christian Burgess began his Europa League campaign with a win on Thursday.

Winning European start for Pompey old boy as success story on continent rolls on

Christian Burgess marked his Champions League debut with a win over Rangers on Tuesday.

Burgess' Belgium fairy tale continues with debut Champions League triumph
The Champions League dream is well and truly under way for ex-Pompey favourite Christian Burgess.
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Pompey favourites Christian Burgess and Matt Clarke reunited in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Former Pompey favourites reunited for first time in pre-season friendly

Ex-Pompey favourite Christian Burgess is set to miss out on the Jupiler Belgium Pro Division title but his Champions League hopes remain alive.

Play-off pain for Christian Burgess but Champions League hopes remain alive

Sean Raggett (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com)

Maybe Pompey fans should think about abuse after Raggett's award

Sean Raggett has been named as The News/Sport Mail's Player of the Season for 2021-22. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Sean Raggett claim prestigious Pompey Player of the Season accolade

Former Pompey midfielder Cameron McGeehan has appeared to have overcome his injury woes that have hampered his time in Belgium.

The ex-Pompey man battling life at the other end of the Belgian table

Waterlooville's Brandon Haunstrup made 57 appearances for Pompey before joining Kilmarnock in the summer of 2020. Picture: Joe Pepler

Forget Christian Burgess - Meet his ex-Pompey team-mate also chasing title glory

Sean Raggett and Hayden Carter were both on the scoresheet on Tuesday evening.

Pompey's best goalscoring central defenders of the 21st century

Christian Burgess celebrates scoring Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's opening goal in their 3-0 win against Sporting Charleroi on Saturday. Picture: VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

How Burgess' market value has soared as he closes in on historic title

Christian Burgess has been one of Pompey's top defenders over the past decade.

From Champions League to non league: a decade of Pompey central defenders

Former Pompey favourite Christian Burgess continues to star for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who lead the Belgium Pro League. Picture: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

How table-topping Christian Burgess harbours hopes of future Pompey return

Gary Roberts (second left) celebrates with Pompey team-mates after winning the League Two title in May 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Gary Roberts: Cook scrapped our Pompey Christmas party, but we still went out
Gary Roberts has revealed how Paul Cook scrapped the players’ Christmas party following the infamous dressing room scrap – only for them to go out anyway.
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Burgess has socred three times this season helping Royale Union Saint-Gilloise climb to the top of the Belgium Pro League. (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Belgium fairy tale continues for ex-Pompey man at table-topping club

Brandon Haunstrup helps spare Pompey's blushes with the leveller in the previous FA Cup encounter with Harrogate in November 2019. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/PinPep

A nightmare Yorkshire evening - how Pompey last avoided humiliation to Harrogate

Andy Cannon was spotted among the Pompey fans at Wycombe on Saturday.

Former Pompey midfielder joins ex team-mate in away end at Wycombe

Former Pompey skipper Michael Doyle came close to being sacked by Pompey following his dressing-room scrap with Christian Burgess. Picture: Joe Pepler

Inside story of how Michael Doyle escaped Pompey sack after dressing-room fight

The successful times for Christian Burgess have continued in since moving to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in July 2020. Picture: Joe Pepler

From League One to heading Belgian top flight, Pompey favourite's still thriving

Brian Howard insists his client Christian Burgess is revelling in life in Belgium following last summer's Fratton Park exit. Picture: Joe Pepler

Reading books in Antwerp parks - ex-Pompey man Christian Burgess' gamble worked

Christian Burgess, second from right, suffered play-off heartache with Pompey last season. Picture: Robin Jones/Getty Images

Portsmouth told to go 'do the business' by former defender as Charlton and Oxfor...

Christian Burgess, left, celebrates with his Royale Union Saint-Gilloise team-mates after scoring against RFC Seraing, Picture: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Burgess enjoys record-breaking season in Belgium as Pompey hopes hang in balance

Christian Burgess in action for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Picture: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Burgess highlights one big difference between playing for Pompey and in Belgium

Christian Burgess has started every match this season for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - and is tantalisingly in reach of silverware and promotion. Picture: by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

'I didn't come to Belgium to fade away' - ex-Pompey Burgess on brink of glory

Christian Burgess of Portsmouth in the Blackpool box during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Blackpool and Portsmouth at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, England on 31 August 2019.

Portsmouth's right-back dilemma as makeshift role Christian Burgess once filled ...

Brighton youngster Alex Cochrane Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images

Sunderland urged to sign Brighton youngster who has been linked with Pompey

Christian Burgess is eyeing the Belgian top flight with his side - Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - leading their division. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Burgess in frame for Belgium glory after Pompey agony

Michael Smith and Christian Burgess. Picture: Joe Pepler

Christian Burgess reveals the under-rated player at Portsmouth who never hit it ...

Former Pompey boss Paul Cook

Christian Burgess reveals his Paul Cook to Wigan disappointment - and what could...

Former Pompey defender Christian Burgess. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Burgess claims Pompey were too slow in offering him fresh Fratton Park terms

Steve Seddon, left, and Christian Burgess both left Pompey in the summer. Picture: Joe Pepler

How Burgess, Haunstrup and the others who left Pompey in the summer are faring

Cam Pring in action at Plymouth. Picture: Graham Hunt

The block that won plaudits from ex-favourite - and display will prove a lesson

Stephanie Hobbs from Clanfield has put out a table of lunch bags

'I’ve never worried about feeding my children – and I want to help those who do'

As Pompey's skipper, Michael Doyle led them to the League Two title in May 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Michael Doyle: The truth about Pompey bust-up with Burgess

Brighton youngster Alex Cochrane had been linked with a move to Pompey. Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images

Duo linked with summer switches to Pompey seal moves elsewhere

Harry Souttar, left, and Paul Downing.

How the final weeks of the transfer window could pan out for Pompey

Jack Whatmough is bracing himself for more first-team competition should Pompey succeed in recruiting a new centre-half. Picture: Joe Pepler

Whatmough relishing Pompey fight with rival

Sean Raggett and Paul Downing. Picture: Jason Brown

The Pompey centre-back pairing that still has a lot of convincing to do

Christian Burgess in his final Pompey game. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images

How former Pompey man fared as his season started in Belgium

Cameron McGeehan represents the last new player recruited by Pompey - 226 days ago. Picture: Kieran Cleeves/ProSportsImages

The 226 days since a new Pompey signing

Paul Downing, seen here training with Tom Naylor and Andy Cannon on Monday, is seeking a first-team return. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Downing gets Pompey boss backing

Pompey boss Kenny Jacket. Picture: Max Swatton

No guarantee Pompey will replace Burgess