We all have our opinions on the matter but The News has been keeping a record of each player’s performance levels with the help of our match ratings.
There’s been some reality checks dished out via our score system since the season began, with plenty of fives and sixes handed out as the Blues struggled early doors in the division.
Some might argue even those ratings were generous given the displays against Wigan and Doncaster Rovers – to name but two.
Meanwhile, the odd fan might disagree with Marcus Harness only getting a nine following his magnificent hat-trick against Burton.
Only he and Jack Whatmough have warranted such scores this season, proving that’s there’s room for improvement throughout the team if promotion is to be achieved this season.
So who is hot and who’s not this season so far, with the Blues currently sitting seventh in the table?
Well, let us assist you with the help of our average ratings from the Blues' 10 League One games to date.
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9. Ellis Harrison - 6.5
His goalscoring introduction against Wigan provided Pompey with hope as they struggled early doors this season. Was proving a key attacking player in the games immediately afterwards but a hamstring injury against Doncaster has since hampered his progress. Has scored two goals in six league games so far. (6.5 rating) Photo: JPIMedia
10. Andy Cannon - 6.8
The midfielder is finally starting to show what he is capable of. Playing in a 4-4-2 has seen Cannon register match ratings of 7, 8, 8 and 8 (7.75 average) in his past four games. Has clearly benefited from a system switch, with an average rating of six for his previous five League One outings. (6.8 rating) Photo: JPIMedia
11. Ryan Williams - 6.8
We'd all love to see the winger add more goals to his game - as that's the main thing that's letting him down currently. Is yet to get off the mark this season but has the highest number of assists - 3. (6.8 rating) Photo: JPIMedia
12. Lee Brown - 6.9
Left-back splits opinion among the Fratton faithful but has been consistence personified all season in the league so far. Has justified new contract offered to him in the summer. (6.9 rating) Photo: JPIMedia