Enda Stevens heads for Championship football with Sheffieled United saying his Pompey stint has been the highlight of his career.

The player of the season told The News he'd always be grateful to the Blues for giving new impetus to his career.

He told the paper: '‘People don’t get many highs in football but I can look back at Portsmouth and say that was the highest point in my football career. There are so many games which were unbelievable to be part of, then to finish it with the League Two title was incredible.

‘I’ll always remember Newport when I scored my first goal for the club as we came back to win 3-2, while Crawley was special and the turning point of our season. Colchester away was probably the most enjoyable game I played in — in terms of performance of the team, then of course Notts County and Cheltenham.

‘I am so glad it ended on a high note and I know they will kick on next season. This club will continue going from strength to strength. It is honestly the best group of boys I’ve worked with. I’ve met some great people I’m going to keep in contact with, such as Kyle Bennett, Gary Roberts, Christian Burgess, the lot of them.

‘Marbella was a good little send-off and I’m still chatting to the boys on the group WhatsApp. As for the fans, they accepted me from day one and I cannot thank them enough. They have always been great with me and I’ll miss playing at Fratton Park.

‘It was wonderful to get the player awards and personal accolades, which count even more knowing we won the title. I’m thankful for that. It has been the best of my time playing football — and one I will never forget.'

There's been another departure - keeper Liam O'Brien has joined Coventry City, linking up again with Michael Doyle. Meanwhile Nottingham Forest are being linked, albeit loosely, with interest in Kal Naismith - a player Pompey are working on a new deal for.

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