Portsmouth will hope they have their own Jamie Vardy on their hands, with Paddy Lane impressing since joining from Fleetwood Town.
- Paddy Lane has been impressive for Portsmouth this season, with 10 goals and 6 assists in 30 League One matches.
- Lane’s rise from being a substitute to a key player has helped Portsmouth in their promotion push towards the Championship.
- If Lane continues his form and makes the step up to the second tier, he could become a valuable asset for Portsmouth financially and attract interest from Premier League clubs.
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The versatile left-footer joined the club midway though the 2022-23 season following a relatively successful spell at Fleetwood Town.
Head coach John Mousinho quickly made Lane one of his first signings at the club, joining just eleven days after he was appointed as Danny Cowley’s successor at Fratton Park.
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Lane signed a three-and-a-half year deal with the club, locking him in until the summer of 2026, and considering he had just one goal contribution to his name for the Cod Army in the first half of last season, it was still a little bit of a gamble to spend around £250,000 on the wide player.
The Northern Ireland international has been one of the best young players in League One this season though and he could have a big future in English football – whether that is at Portsmouth or at a different club though could depend on whether or not Pompey see the season out and get promoted to the Championship.Since joining from Fleetwood, Lane has quickly become a key player for Pompey and one of the most productive players in the entire league.
With 10 goals and six assists in 30 League One matches, Lane is one of the top scorers in the league – despite the fact that they already have a talisman in the form of Colby Bishop.
