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5. 2024/25: Promotion!
Michael O’Neill does a cracking job, and Pompey are promoted as champions! The Blues sign striker Che Adams from Burnley and look in good nick on their return to the second tier. | Getty Images Photo: Harry Murphy
6. 2025/26: Play-off heartbreak
O’Neill continues to work wonders, and Pompey make the play-offs for a chance to reach the Premier League. They see off Barnsley over two legs, yet sadly miss out as they lose to Derby County in the final. | Getty Images Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. 2026/27: Premier League return!
Pompey are promoted! After so many long years, the Blues finally make their way back to the top-flight in 2nd place. Two promotions in three years, presumably Michael O’Neill is a hero in Portsmouth for life! | Getty Images Photo: Harry Murphy
8. 2027/28: Fun while it lasted
Well, it was fun while it lasted. Pompey sadly go down in bottom place, and Michael O’Neill calls it a day at the end of the season. He is replaced by Mikel Arteta. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan