Pompey and their fans are in shock over the death of former goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek.

The 47-year-old Czech Republic international passed away a week after suffering a cardiac arrest while out jogging.

Srnicek played four times for Pompey in 2003-04 before signing for West Ham, but made a big impression on many of those he met during his short Fratton stay.

Alan Knight was one of the first to express his sadness at the news, telling the club website: 'I’m gutted. He didn’t play a huge amount of times for the club, but was a larger than life character and a great person.

'It’s very sad, especially because he was still a young man. My thoughts are obviously with his family and loved ones.'

Srnicek played for Newcastle twice, Sheffield Wednesday and West Ham as well as Pompey.

A PFC spokesman said: 'Everyone at Portsmouth Football Club would like to send their deepest condolences to Pavel’s family and friends.'

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