East relishing Pompey fresh start with his childhood friend

Now Danny East and Sonny Bradley have finally bid goodbye to the city in which they were born and bred.

And through a footballing quirk, they find themselves together again – this time with Fratton Park as the backdrop.

The 21-year-old pair were both released by Steve Bruce’s Tigers this summer and promptly became Guy Whittingham’s earliest signings in a hectic recruitment drive since the end of last season.

According to East, it was central defender Bradley who was targeted first, trailblazing the way to Pompey.

Then came his versatile team-mate – the duo signing on the same day, before being unveiled at precisely the same time.

A familiar face in the dressing room then for East, who spent time on loan at Gillingham and Northampton last season.

And a one-time adversary who has since established himself as a very good friend.