Former Accrington Stanley striker Colby Bishop helped fire Portsmouth to promotion last season, scoring 21 goals in 48 matches
Leeds United's opening day opponents Portsmouth have wished Colby Bishop as the Pompey striker is set to undergo heart surgery following routine medical checks. The 27-year-old had the immediate procedure after a routine heart scan as part of pre-season tests showed a potential risk.
Read more: Leeds United 'plot' transfer raid for Birmingham City star but face Premier League competition Bishop, who joined Pompey from Accrington in 2022, scored 21 goals in 48 games last season, helping the club to the League One title. The club added in a statement: “Everyone at Portsmouth FC is fully supportive of Colby and his family.”
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