Hayden Mullins returns against his old club West Ham because of injuries to Michael Brown and Papa Bouba Diop.

Forgotten man Papa Bouba Diop reflected on his Pompey comeback and roared: I can be like a new signing.

Papa Bouba Diop emerged unscathed on his Pompey comeback as the reserves slumped to a 2-0 loss to Fulham.

Portsmouth duo Kanu and Papa Bouba Diop have signed new deals while David James has been told to re-focus on Pompey.

Portsmouth pair Papa Bouba Diop and Kanu have both signed new contracts at the Barclays Premier League club.

Nadir Belhadj’s one-match ban adds to Portsmouth manager Tony Adams’ selection problems for Saturday’s clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage.The Algerian, sent off against Aston Villa in midweek, joins injured midfielders Niko Kranjcar (groin), Papa Bouba Diop (knee), Richard Hughes (hamstring) and Marc Wilson (hip) on the sidelines.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams will turn to Arnold Mvuemba to spearhead his side’s FA Cup defence at Bristol City on Tuesday night.Sean Davis failed to report for training after being struck down by a stomach bug over the weekend and has been ruled out along with long-term absentees Papa Bouba Diop and Richard Hughes.

Pompey boss Tony Adams will be without Sean Davis for Tuesday’s FA Cup replay at Bristol City after he missed training with a stomach virus.Adams must also cope without long-term absentees Papa Bouba Diop and Richard Hughes and will turn to youngsters Arnold Mvuemba and Marc Wilson to provide cover.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has reportedly made Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton his top target in the January transfer window.Sky Sports understands that Adams is in the market for midfield reinforcements after seeing Lassana Diarra move to Real Madrid and Papa Bouba Diop suffer a long-term injury.

Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has been ruled out for three months with a knee injury. The Senegalese strained ligaments in his right knee at Arsenal.