Anthony Scully F Colchester (loan from Portsmouth) b.1999

[Demesne Lad]

Added to Portsmouth's summer Irish recruitment (Conor Shaughnessy, Terry Devlin) when he signed for them last week. (Portsmouth FC website).

[pineapple stu]

How do you keep on top of all these news items btw?!

(They're very much appreciated though!)

[JR89]

Should be a good replacement for Curtis. Bet he's regretting making that move to Wigan now. Could have waited till the summer when his contract was up and probably have gotten a better offer than Portsmouth.

[Demesne Lad]

How do you keep on top of all these news items btw?!

(They're very much appreciated though!)

Thank you. I keep an eye on BBC Football, google some individual players, monitor some club websites - and a news aggregation service. I get so much info and enjoyment from Foot.ie that I just try to contribute something in return. As you will have gathered, I have particular sympathy for good servants of Ireland who are in the twilight of their careers.

[tetsujin1979]

One minor suggestion, could you include links to the article where you've read the update?

[Demesne Lad]

One minor suggestion, could you include links to the article where you've read the update?

I'll certainly try to do that. In Scully's case : Scully: A Perfect Fit - News - Portsmouth (portsmouthfc.co.uk)

[Demesne Lad]

Scully is probably out of action for the rest of 2023, following surgery for a meniscus tear in his knee.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66940310

[JR89]

Didn't he miss a lot of football in his final season for Lincoln with knee issues. Had to get injections and avoid training to make it through matches at one stage.

[Demesne Lad]

Didn't he miss a lot of football in his final season for Lincoln with knee issues. Had to get injections and avoid training to make it through matches at one stage.

They tried an injection at Pompey too, but it didn't work......

[Demesne Lad]

According to 'The News' (Portsmouth) Scully's future at Pompey, and that of N. Ireland international Gavin Whyte, are uncertain following the club's promotion to the Championship. While Whyte made 33 appearances in 2023/24, Scully made only 9 and has only 12 months left on his contract. Scully really hasn't maintained the form he showed at Lincoln City.

[Eirambler]

A few years ago we were short enough on options that Scully doing well in League 1 made him a genuine contender for a squad place. Now, even if he gets himself injury free and back to that form, he'll be miles off a squad place because others have improved/emerged.

[Demesne Lad]

Now told by Portsmouth that he is free to leave, although there is a year left on his contract. Scully (25) tore the meniscus in his left knee in August 2023 and - although currently fit - hasn't been able to regain the form he showed a couple of years ago. I hope he can get some game time elsewhere.

Breaking: Ex-West Ham and Lincoln man told he has no Pompey future (portsmouth.co.uk)

[Trequartista20]

Has gone to League Two Colchester on loan.

[Demesne Lad]

Released by Portsmouth (The News, Portsmouth, 15 May)