Transfer Rumours Summer 2017 - ins and outs ?

It looks like Wigan are to offer a contract to Noel Hunt, who has been training with them for the last month. I liked Noel Hunt as a player, but he is rather injury prone, and only scored once for Pompey whilst playing with us. Still, Cookie knows best

Secondly, Gibraltar born midfielder Liam Walker, who played for Pompey in the 2012/13 season, has signed a contract with second division Notts County for manager Kevin Nolan. He looked a skillful player for us, so good luck to him.

 

Two of our youngsters are set to go out on loan to National League South sides this season.

18 year olds Theo Widdrington to Havant & Waterlooville, and Jez Bedford to Poole Town.

 

Veteran striker Noel Hunt has finally signed for Paul Cook's Wigan Athletic.

Can't believe he hasn't made a move yet for Gary Roberts

 

Apparently, we are keen to sign Bournemouth defender Baily Cargill on loan. He is mainly a left footed centre half, but can also play at full back. 22 years of age, and six foot two and a half inches tall, he spent loan spells with both Coventry and Gillingham in 2016.

 

Jez Bedford and Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain have signed for one month on loan from Portsmouth to bolster the Poole Town squad to face Weston Supermare in the Vanarama National League South opener on August 5th.

With injury to Luke Roberts, Tommy Killick felt he needed a little bit of experience to enhance the squad for the start of the 2017-18 season. With the support from Kenny Jackett at Pompey, both Jez and Christian will add a little to Poole Town’s start to their second season in this league. It will also allow some of the evolving youngsters a little more time to adjust to life within the 1st Team.

We hope Jez and Christian enjoy their time at Poole.

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Portsmouth winger Gary Roberts has left the League One newcomers by mutual consent.

The 33-year-old wideman had one-year left on his contract after signing a three-year deal when he signed for Pompey from Chesterfield in 2015.

Last season, as the south coast club won the League Two title in unforgettable fashion, Roberts played through the pain of a persistent injury to make 42 appearances for Paul Cook’s side as Pompey returned to the third tier.

In total, the former Accrington Stanley and Huddersfield man made 80 appearances during his time at Fratton Park, scoring 20 goals, and Portsmouth’s chief executive Mike Catlin said: “I’d like to offer my sincere thanks to Gary – both on a personal level and on behalf of everyone at the club.

“I hope that he will forever be remembered for what he achieved at Pompey, especially last season when we went on that fantastic run to win the title.

“His contribution over the past two years has been invaluable – he has been a fantastic player for this club. We all wish him every success for the future.”

Despite his impressive spell in Hampshire, Roberts fell out of favour with Kenny Jackett since his arrival as manager, and he had been made to train on his own.

Edit: Strong rumours that Oldham Athletic are after him.

 

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Pompey have been linked with a move for Birmingham midfielder, Stephen Gleeson. The 29-year-old is believed to be surplus to requirements at the Championship side. Will Harry Redknapp do us a favour?!

 

Have read today that Pompey are close to signing Dion Donohue a 23 year old Welsh left back on loan from Chesterfield. 5'11" in height, and formerly in Everton's academy. Can also play left sided in midfield.

Signing may go through in time for him to be available on Saturday.

 

What a player he was for us previously !! Scored some fantastic goals as well.

 

Well, it's happened !! Cook has signed Gary Roberts until the end of this season. He loaned out midfielder Jack Byrne to Oldham Athletic to make room for him.

Can't believe he hasn't tried to sign striker Michael Smith on a free transfer, as of yet