And there’s been a significant overhaul of players in that time, with sporting director Rich Hughes masterminding transfer business.
We’ve assessed the recruitment work carried out in time and rated each arrival, along with a comment.
17. Tino Anjorin - 7
Season significantly hampered by hamstring injury which kept Chelsea loanee out for five months, but showed plenty of promise across 14 appearances - enough to make Pompey want to explore a return. | Getty Images
18. Alex Robertson 8
An outstanding addition and cut above League One across the first half of the season, until hamstring injury curtailed season in January. | Getty Images
19. Abu Kamara 8
Season went from strength to strength after slow start with winger scoring 10 goals and grabbing 11 assists. | Getty Images
20. Josh Martin 6
Like Lee Evans, winger offered cover when arriving as a free agent in November. Nine appearances and two league starts arrived. | National World