George Hirst

Ipswich Town's former Pompey striker George Hirst

Ipswich boss comes out fighting amid criticism of ex-Pompey striker

Adrian Segecic during Pompey's 2-1 defeat at Ipswich. Picture: Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages

Neil Allen's Pompey player ratings against Ipswich

Former Pompey favourite Conor Chaplin

Conor Chaplin's reaction to Lee Evans' Pompey move

George Hirst scored 15 goals in 46 appearances for the Blues during the 2021-22 season.

Former Pompey loanee's revealing first words following permanent move to Ipswich

From left: Former Pompey players Conor Chaplin, Harry Isted, and George Hirst.

Pompey faces take centre stage in promotion battle on night of drama

George Hirst has hit the goal trail as Ipswich find form in League One. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The Pompey connection firing rivals to Championship

Marlon Pack.

Pompey chief promises to end 'over-reliance' on expensive loan players

Dane Scarlett's last goal for Pompey was his 90th-minute winner against Burton on February 14.

Pompey loanee Dane Scarlett was transfer target of Ipswich in January

Former Pompey forward George Hirst poses for a picture with a fan before his final game for the Blues at Sheffield Wednesday last April.

What ex-Pompey favourite said that will please Ipswich fans but annoy Blues

George Hirst scored his 15th and final Pompey goal at Sheffield Wednesday in April - then failed to net for more than nine months. Picture: Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages

From Pompey goal hero to nine months without scoring - now striker off the mark

Colby Bishop was watched by Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson as he scored his 15th goal of the season at Blackburn last night.

Blackburn boss watches Pompey striker bag 15th goal as he eyes January business

George Hirst is reportedly closing in on a move to Ipswich.

LATEST: Big Pompey favourite closing in on League One return

Former Pompey loanee George Hirst is waiting to score his first competitive goal for new club Blackburn Rovers

Why ex-Pompey striker is thinking about Fratton Park while on loan at Blackburn

Brett Pitman arrived at Pompey from Ipswich and scored 12 goals by the end of November 2017 - but Colby Bishop has now surpassed that brilliant start. Picture: Joe Pepler

The perfect start - how Bishop is outgunning Brett Pitman in a Pompey shirt

Former Pompey striker George Hirst is yet to score in eight games for Blackburn Picture: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images

Former Pompey striker in familiar territory following latest Leicester loan exit

Ryan Allsop saves George Hirst's stoppage-time penalty in Blackburn's 1-0 defeat at Cardiff on Tuesday night. Picture: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images.

Popular Pompey loanee's nightmare with Blackburn continues after last-gasp agony
Recent Pompey favourite George Hirst’s miserable time at Blackburn continued after being cast as the villain at Cardiff.
Neil Allen

George Hirst admits he's ready for the next step after joining Blackburn.

Former Pompey favourite makes Blues admission after Blackburn switch

Former Pompey loanee George Hirst is to join Blackburn. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Unlikely Pompey hopes finally extinguished as former favourite to join Blackburn

George Hirst. (Photo by Robin Jones - Digital South)

Pompey boss gives verdict on latest round of speculation over Leicester striker

Former Pompey loanee George Hirst

Hirst conspiracy theories – and what is next for Leicester youngster

Joe Pigott is currently on loan at Pompey from Ipswich

Pompey loan strategy revealed following duo's arrival from Ipswich & Blackpool

Danny Cowley was far from happy the last time Pompey travelled to Cheltenham's Whaddon Road.

Cowley on why Blues can aim for promotion as he prepares for return to Robins

Danny Cowley passes on advice to Dane Scarlett before his Pompey debut in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Sheffield Wednesday. Picture: Malcolm Bryce/ProSportsImages

How Pompey boss won the trust to develop Premier League's top kids

Danny Cowley appears to have built a squad capable of making the League One play-offs / Picture: Getty

I think Pompey will make play-offs (but I've been wrong about the Blues before)

Former Pompey loanee George Hirst

Boss still keen on Hirst - despite Bishop & Pigott arrivals

George Hirst. (Photo by Robin Jones - Digital South)

LATEST: News on Pompey's pursuit of Leicester marksman wanted by Ipswich

Accrington striker Colby Bishop has been linked with a move to Pompey Picture: James Chance/Getty Images

Pompey fans vent frustration with Blues' striker search
Pompey fans on social media are growing increasingly frustrated with the club’s failure to land any strikers.
Mark McMahon

Former Pompey loanee George Hirst Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

Former Pompey loanee not in Leicester squad for France training camp

Pompey boss Danny Cowley

The tried & tested approach Cowley will use again in bid to make Pompey better

George Hirst

LATEST: News on Pompey's pursuit of Leicester striker as rivals make move

George Hirst. Picture: Robin Jones - Digital South

Pompey team-mate outlines reasons for George Hirst fancying Fratton return

Former Pompey loanee George Hirst is back at Leicester preparing for the new season Picture: Robin Jones - Digital South

Pompey target's four-word message as he reports back for Leicester training

We've been given the lowdown on reported Pompey target Victor Adeboyejo.

The Barnsley verdict on reported Pompey target Victor Adeboyejo

Pompey have reignited their interest in Swansea striker Liam Cullen, according to reports. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Gossip: Pompey ready to reignite interest in Swansea ace

Gavin Massey celebrates Wigan's promotion back to the Championship with Latics fans. Picture: Tattersall/Getty Images

The chat with Danny Cowley that ruled out a move for fee agent Gavin Massey

George Hirst

UPDATE: Latest on chances of Pompey return for George Hirst

Pompey need to find a quality replacement for the likes of former loanee Gavin Bazunu this summer

Flaws exposed in Pompey stance - with Lincoln a reminder of what can go wrong

George Hirst scored 15 goals in all competitions for Pompey last season. Picture: Jason Brown

Is this the first indication that Hirst is not pushing for move back to Pompey?

Pompey boss Danny Cowley

Every word Cowley has said about transfers ahead of summer window opening

Danny Cowley is looking to transform Pompey into promotion contenders this summer. Picture: Paul Thompson

The NINE issues Cowley must address to transform Blues into promotion contenders

From left: George Hirst, Marcus Harness and Hayden Carter

Pompey told to sign duo - and sell Swansea-linked forward

Leicester youngster Callum Wright has enjoyed two loan spells at Cheltenham in recent years Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images

Pompey midfield target handed new deal by Leicester

Former Pompey target Joe Pigott scored three goals during his maiden season at Ipswich Picture: Paul Harding/Getty Images

L1 Gossip: Ipswich prepared to let former Portsmouth target leave

Pompey remain in negotiations over a new deal for (from left) Sean Raggett, Michael Jacobs, Aiden O'Brien and Reeco Hackett

CONFIRMED: Status over new deals for quartet as Pompey announce retained list

Callum Wright scored nine goals in 37 appearances for Cheltenham Town this season. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Pompey eye swoop for in-demand Leicester City midfielder

Luke Molyneux

LATEST: News over striker as Pompey undertake summer attacking overhaul

Pompey fans have voiced their opinion as the Blues unveil retained list.

'No surprises there': Fratton faithful’s verdict as Pompey unveil retained list

George Hirst scored 15 goals during his Pompey loan spell. Picture: Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages

George Hirst reveals how Pompey spell put Rotherham woes firmly behind him

George Hirst. Picture: Robin Jones - Digital South

LATEST: Pompey's position over deal for striker as Ipswich emerge as rivals

George Hirst has returned to Leicester following his season-long loan deal at Fratton Park

Gossip: Pompey face fight to bring Leicester loanee back as Ipswich enter race

George Hirst to be given first-team chance at Leicester following successful Pompey loan.

LATEST: Leicester striker Hirst to be rewarded with first-team chance after loan

Pompey have been linked with a summer move for Swansea striker Kyle Joseph.

Transfer gossip: Blues keen on summer swoop for Swansea striker

George Hirst admits he contemplated quitting Pompey in January before finally breaking into Danny Cowley's side. Picture: Jason Brown

George Hirst: I contemplated quitting Pompey in January

Hayden Carter, left, and George Hirst

Pompey clarify scenario over summer deals for Hirst and Carter

George Hirst insists he would love to return to Pompey. Picture: Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages

George Hirst addresses Pompey future