Pompey’s head coach has overseen 16 league matches, winning nine of them, to haul his team within three points of fifth spot in League One.
But how does his points tally since arriving at the Blues compare to all 72 Football League clubs?
We look at the top 15 clubs who are the highest points earners across the Championship, League One and League Two since January 20 – and it’s no surprise that Pompey feature.
5. 11) Carlisle - 24 points
Carlisle picked up 24 points over the period, playing 14 games, winning seven, with a goal difference of seven. Picture: Bruce Rollinson. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. 10) Wycombe - 24 points
Wycombe picked up 24 points over the period, playing 13 games, winning seven, with a goal difference of nine. Picture: Andrew Redington Photo: Andrew Redington
7. 9) Sheffield Wednesday - 25 points
Sheffield Wednesday collected 25 points in the period, playing 13 games, winning seven, with a goal difference of eight. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood
8. 8) Middlesbrough - 25 points
Middlesbrough picked up 25 points over the period, playing 12 games, winning eight, with a goal difference of 16. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster