Shaka completes Pompey switch

By Matthew Jones
June 30 2002

Portsmouth have confirmed that they have completed the signing of former Newcastle keeper Shaka Hislop from West Ham on a three-year deal.

Portsmouth have confirmed that they have completed the signing of former Newcastle keeper Shaka Hislop from West Ham on a three-year deal.

The Trinidad & Tobago shot-stopper passed a medical in Wimbledon yesterday and will meet up with his new Pompey team-mates for the start of pre-season training tomorrow.

Hislop fell out of favour at Upton Park when David James came in at the beginning of last season and was released at the end of the campaign at the age of 33 leaving him eligible to move on under the Bosman ruling. Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp, who previously took Hislop from Newcastle to West Ham in July 1998, is convinced that the 6ft 6ins keeper still has plenty to offer at the top level and can offer Pompey top-class service.

He leaves East London having made 132 senior appearances for The Hammers.