According to the Belfast Telegraph, Pompey have signed talented 19 year old midfielder Terry Devlin from Glentoran for an undisclosed fee. He is a Northern Ireland under 21 international, who has attended training camps with the full N.I. international side. Apparently, we beat the likes of Crystal Palace, Sunderland, and Stoke City to his signature. EDIT: Pompey have signed him on a three year contract, with the option of a further year. He scored 6 goals last season in 44 games.
It won't last but the Portsmouth fans on Twitter are happy for once. Though four signings in two days is a bit out of character. Good though, as I always feel pre season friendlies before you've brought in any/many players are kind of a waste.
Signing number five is Wigan Athletic winger Anthony Scully, aged 24, for an undisclosed fee, on a two year contract, with an option for a third year. The 5' 8" Republic of Ireland under 21 winger, was originally in the West Ham academy. He made his name at Lincoln City, where he scored 25 goals in 85 matches.
please log in to view this image Signing number six is 26 year old midfielder, 6' tall, Ben Stevenson on a free transfer from Forest Green Rovers. He has signed a two year contract, with the option of a further 12 months. He was a Coventry City academy youngster, who can apparently play anywhere across midfield.
Signing number seven today is 22 year old left back Jack Sparkes from Exeter City, who was released end of last season on a free transfer. He has signed a two year contract with the option of a third year. The 5' 10" defender made 118 appearances for Exeter scoring 6 goals.
I agree Ides. signings so far seem to be in the 'may, or may not, enhance the squad' category. We need to sign a heavyweight with an established reputation!!.
please log in to view this image Signing number eight is 27 year old Northern Ireland international winger Gavin Whyte, who has signed a three year contract with Pompey, after leaving Cardiff City on a free transfer, when his contract expired. He has netted five goals in 28 senior appearances for Northern Ireland, scoring with his very first touch after coming off the bench to make his debut against Israel. We beat off Derby County, Bristol Rovers and Oxford United to his signature.
I dunno how familiar you guys are with memes, and this is an old one, but Portsmouth's transfer strategy this season... please log in to view this image
please log in to view this image Signing number nine is 24 year old Aussie striker Kusini Yengi from Western Sydney Wanderers for an undisclosed fee. He has put pen to paper on a two-year deal, with a club option of an additional 12 months. Blues boss John Mousinho said: “He’s a really quick, powerful and physical centre-forward, who can run in behind and is also very technical. “We’ve done extensive work over the past few months and looking at what the opportunities were in the A-League. “Kusini was one who really stood out. He’s an exciting prospect and we’re delighted to bring him to the club. He is 6' 2" tall, and has played for Australia Under 23's.
I wish him and all the other arrivals a great career at Fratton. Prediction for the season. 83 points and 4th!!
please log in to view this image Great news ! Former skipper Michael Doyle is back at Fratton Park. He has been appointed as a professional development phase coach at Pompey. It sees the Irishman return to Fratton Park, having skippered the first team to the League Two title in dramatic fashion at the end of the 2016/17 campaign. He departed that summer and ended his playing career with spells at Coventry and Notts County, remaining with the latter club as assistant head coach. Doyle then followed boss Ian Burchnall to Forest Green to work in a similar capacity, but departed back in January. He will now be looking to help develop Pompey’s academy hopefuls, working alongside academy manager Greg Miller, academy head of coaching James Barlow and lead professional development phase coach Sam Hudson.
Yesterday, Pompey Under 18's beat Premier League Brentford Under 18's side 2-1, in a pre season friendly game at our training ground at Copnor Road.
Signing number ten is a 25 year old defender, 5' 11" tall Regan Poole on a free transfer from Lincoln City. He has signed a two year contract. He can play either centre half or right back. He was on Man Utd's books as a youngster. He will wear the number 5 shirt for Pompey.
Gosport Borough who we recently played in a pre-season friendly are negotiating to sign two Pompey youngsters on loan for the new season. One is 18 year old keeper Toby Steward who played on loan to Bognor last season, and the other is 17 year old attacking left back Harvey Laidlaw (grandson of the late great Joe Laidlaw). Both youngsters should gain considerably from playing men's football regularly.
Cardiff striker Isaak Davies is reportedly wanted by Pompey, Charlton and Oxford Utd on loan. The 21 year old Wales youth international signed a new contract with Cardiff in March, until 2025. Burnley had an offer of £2.5 million rejected last Summer.
