Supporters have their say as Curtis appears to be set for PO4 exit
POMPEY fans on social media have been having their say after The News revealed Ronan Curtis is set to depart Fratton Park this summer.
It is our understanding that the club will accept an offer of £500,000 for the 26-year-old, who has a year remaining on his existing agreement.
Scottish Premiership side Hibs have emerged as the latest side to register an interest in the Republic of Ireland international, with the likes of Blackburn, Preston, Derby and Cardiff previously linked with the winger during his time at PO4.
The money received will help Danny Cowley with his latest Pompey rebuild, with the manager keen to improve on last season’s 10th-placed finish and be in promotion contention at the end of next term.
Yet the price the Blues are asking for Curtis has raised a few eyebrows among the Fratton faithful – as has Cowley’s willingness to let the winger go.
Alternatively, some believe it’s good money for a player who struggled last term, while others claim now is the right time to let the Irishman leave.
Here’s what’s been said on our Facebook page: Portsmouth FC – The News...
Tom Haustead
Looked lost last season but you have to consider he was largely played out of position.
Looked good again as soon as we went back to wingers at the end of the season.
That fee seems very small though, I would have expected close to double that.
Peter Byrne
One of our best players to be replaced by a League 2, non-league player.
Ian Forrow
Personally don’t think he will be a miss.
Did not show up much last season.
Just need to maximise the money we get for him.
Pete Davies
500k. What an absolute farce. Why do we never ever get good money for players. He’s worth at least a million.
Hugh Skilling
£500k for a player that hits double figure goals and assists every season is an absolute joke.
Howard Ise
Third highest scorer and most assists with 9.
Not easy to replace. Perhaps we’re looking to draw every game 0-0 next season?