4 Portsmouth players who will probably leave this summer, 6 who definitely won’t
Colby Bishop
Pompey’s untouchable No9. Signed a new contract in February keeping him at Fratton Park until 2028, and is fundamental to his side’s approach under John Mousinho – a fact underlined by the 28-year-old starting every league game after his return in November. Difficult to see a situation where it’s not a similar scenario next term.
Terry Devlin contract until 2028
What a season of development it was for the Northern Ireland man, as he showed his mettle at Championship level. A total 35 appearances with 14 starts would have been beyond the 21-year-old’s expectations, but he’s a player who’s grown with his club and looks capable of coming on the journey – Pompey clearly believe so after he signed a new deal until 2028 in February.\
What a turnaround it was for Connor Ogilvie. The left-back went from looking like a Pompey weak link who wouldn’t last beyond Christmas after stepping up to the Championship, to one the Blues top performers. Yes, it was a touch baptism at the level against a who’s who of second tier wingers, but Ogilvie adjusted to the pace of the division superbly. Will now start as first choice in his position next term.
Regan Poole: Flying start, injury hell and Pompey fightback
What a tumultuous two years it’s been at Fratton Park for Regan Poole. Went from being arguably Pompey’s best player and a Wales international debut to a season-wrecking knee injury and 11 months on the sidelines. The centre-back returned in September and admitted to form struggles after so long out, but finished the season strongly and a new deal which could tie to Pompey until the summer of 2028 spoke of reciprocal commitment between player and club
What a frustrating campaign it was for the man who scored the goal to deliver League One title glory in April of last year. Would Pompey have struggled so much early on with a fit Conor Shaughnessy in their back line? Probably not. Still, the centre-back returned with two starts in the final two games with a fully fit and firing Shaughnessy a key player for Mousinho’s men.
Harvey Blair
Liverpool signing’s wanted at Pompey
May seem an odd inclusion, but John Mousinho has already confirmed Harvey Blair will be staying put at Pompey next term. A development loan for the Liverpool signing didn’t seem out of the equation, but Mousinho is clear he wants the winger around. He said to The News in April: ‘We haven’t got that intention (of Blair going out on loan). My challenge to him is to come back in pre-season and challenge for the first team, I’ve actually got really high hopes of that.’
