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.
9. Sam Allardyce
Was a front-runner after Harry Redknapp left in 2008 but Tony Adams got the job. | PA (Press Association) Photo: b
10. Neil Warnock
Been close to coming on a few occasions, largely in the Mandaric era, and has often stated he fancied the Pompey job | PA (Press Association) Photo: Nick Potts
11. Ian Holloway
Another name to be mentioned a few times and was 'flattered' to be linked in 2015 after Andy Awford left | PA (Press Association) Photo: Mike Egerton
12. Graeme Souness
The word is he was lined up to arrive at the helm if a consortium arrived in charge in 1999, but Milan Mandaric took over. | Getty Images Photo: Matthew Lewis