Last term’s title heroics seems such a long time ago that the withdrawal symptoms are kicking in as we all wait for the big kick-off to arrive.
It’s four weeks until that season-opener at Leeds United’s Elland Road, with a few pre-season friendlies thrown into the mix between now and then to keep the Fratton faithful entertained.
The action gets under way on Tuesday night when John Mousinho’s Blues travel to Gosport Borough for their first pre-season friendly of the summer.
Before that, though, he’s 23 completely randon retro pictures of the Pompey support getting behind their team as another campaign of ups and downs await!
See if you can spot someone you know!
9. Pompey through and through
Jubillant Pompey supporters leaving Fratton Park after their team's Uefa Cup win over Vitoria FC in 2008. Photo: Michael Scaddan
10. Pompey through and through
Pompey fans at Spurs' White Hart Lane in January 2009. Photo: Steve Reid
11. Pompey through and through
Pompey fans at Fratton Park for Everton's visit in 2009. Photo: Oliver Zee
12. Pompey through and through
At Hull's KC Stadium in October 2010. Photo: Allan Hutchings