Portsmouth Football Club can announce that Drew Talbot has left the club by mutual consent.

The 31-year-old full-back made 14 appearances after arriving from Chesterfield in the summer of 2016.

He featured seven times this season, including in the 2-0 victory over Rochdale at Fratton Park on the opening day.

Blues boss Kenny Jackett said: “Drew’s intention is to head back north and I’m sure we’ll see him settle with a new club in January.

"In my short time working with him, I found Drew to be a first class professional and also a very good man." Kenny Jackett

“We wish him well for the future and thank him for everything he’s done during his time with Pompey.

“In my short time working with him, I found Drew to be a first class professional and also a very good man.”