Summer signings will not impact Pack's Pompey role

Portsmouth midfielder Marlon Pack believes he still has a role to play at the club next season, even if big-money signings are made in his position this summer.

The 35-year-old Pompey club captain is enjoying his second spell at Fratton Park after leaving in 2011 before rejoining in 2022.

His driven yet classy playing style in the middle of the park has made him a real fan favourite amongst the Portsmouth fans, still impacting games last season as the Blues secured safety in the second tier.

With talk this summer of an increased transfer budget that could see some significant signings made in midfield, Pack is not worried if that does reduce his game time.

"I always want to play, but at the same time I want what's best for the club," he told BBC Radio Solent.

"If they spend money on a high-quality number six who adds competition for places, then that's great.

"I know that I'll still have a role to play either way, so we all welcome it; if you don't, then you probably have to question yourself a bit; it's about progressing as a club and improving at the level."

Across his two spells at Portsmouth, Pack has played 154 times for the club and scored ten goals.

Last campaign he still played a notable role for John Mousinho's side, making 35 appearances with two goals across the course of the season.

The last two Championship seasons have been positive for both Pack and the club as they managed to survive in the second tier.

But the Pompey captain revealed that talk within the group during this pre-season has been about pushing on to another level.

"The conversation throughout the group is that we don't want to be where we have been the past two seasons," Pack added.

"The last two seasons have been successful, but now we're looking at how can we push that level, firstly, everyone will look at the playing side of things, and then after that it's everything else that comes with it (transfers).

"Conversations every year keep improving around the football club; we need to start becoming a competitive force in this division and not being where we have been; it's great to be a part of it."