Pompey prospect is back with Bognor Regis Town as Cowley praises Rocks’ style

Gifford, 18, spent time at Nyewood Lane last season and enjoyed a successful stint -- grabbing 10 goals -- with Robbie Blake's men, culminating with an award for the most improved player at the end of last season.

He spent time at National League South Weymouth earlier this campaign and was lined up to make a loan switch to Hampton & Richmond Borough, at the same level, until the move recently fell through.

Rocks manager Blake said he was delighted to welcome Gifford -- who was on the bench last Tuesday at Ipswich for Portsmouth's Papa John's Trophy win -- back to his ranks.

He added: "Dan's got a lot of qualities and we know all about his strengths from his time with us before. He's a confident lad, with a real desire about him and he has real energy and dynamism, great movement and obviously an eye for goal."

Fratton Park boss Danny Cowley was complimentary about the Nye Camp set-up ahead of Gifford's move. He said: "I like Bognor, I like them as a club, the pitch is good, they play in a good way, it’s quite progressive and a good step for our players.”

Meanwhile, Blake has agreed that Bognor attacker Tom Chalaye will go on loan to Isthmian League South East Division side Chichester City to get game time.

And central defender Cameron Black has extended his loan switch from Dorking Wanderers for another month.

Leaving the Rocks to return to his parent club Worthing is Luke Robinson after a loan spell with the club.