The 15 high-profile managers Portsmouth have missed out on down the years

Pompey have been blessed with some great bosses down the years – and some who didn’t cover themselves in as much glory.

But there’s little doubt this mix of respected, big and some legendary names would’ve had an impact at Fratton Park - with all those mentioned nearly arriving in the Blues hot seat.

1. Sir Alf Ramsey

Just a small name to start - the legendary World Cup-winning manager was in talks before Ian St John was appointed in 1974. | PA (Press Association) Photo: PA

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2. Chris Wilder

Was interviewed for the post and very keen on succeeding Guy Whittingham. Pompey ended up with Richie Barker instead. | PA (Press Association) Photo: Anthony Devlin

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3. Brendan Rodgers

Spoke of how keen he was to arrive at Fratton Park in 2010 before Steve Cotterill got the job | JPIMedia Photo: Mike Egerton

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4. Pep Guardiola

Yes, it could've happened.. The Spaniard was willing to take on coaching duties at the end of his playing days when Velimir Zajec was boss in 2005. | JPIMedia Photo: Laurence Griffiths

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