The administration-burdened Cherries confirmed they will host Pompey in a friendly on either Monday July 21 or Tuesday July 22 and Bond, who worked under Redknapp at Fratton Park, admitted he is already relishing the prospect.

"It's always an honour to play Premier League opposition and Harry has been a terrific supporter of this football club.

"He brings teams here nearly every year and he always brings his strongest team. We always have good games against them and Harry makes sure his players don't take the games lightly.

"In fact, I've been here on at least two occasions with Portsmouth when the players have been on the receiving end of a severe dressing down at half-time because they haven't done the business.

"We're honoured and flattered to be hosting them and very thankful to Harry and Pompey chief executive Peter Storrie for agreeing to bring Portsmouth here."