Danny Cowley’s January departure meant a replacement had to be found, with John Mousinho arriving soon afterwards as the Blues’ eighth new manager over the past 10 years.
Rivals Oxford United are now undertaking a similar process following the sacking of Karl Robinson on Sunday, with several former Fratton Park favourites among the early runners for the vacant Kassam Stadium role.
But whoever gets the U’s job should be aware that the average time spent in charge of a club currently calling the third tier home is not that long.
Less than 22 months, in fact, if you take into account all 24 clubs’ permanent managerial appoints over the past 10 years.
Here’s how long a manager remains in place at each side in the division dating back to the start of the 2012-13 season – plus the number of bosses they’ve turned to since.
Note: the figures relate to permanent managers only.
5. Morecambe - 4 managers
Average spell in charge: 31.5 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Jim Bentley (May 2011 - October 2019). Pictured above: Current manager Derek Adams (appointed February 2022). Photo: Clive Rose
6. Oxford United - 5 managers
Average spell in charge: 25.2 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Karl Robinson, above (March 2018 - February 2023). Current manager: None. Photo: Richard Heathcote
7. Plymouth - 5 managers
Average spell in charge: 25.2 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Derek Adams (June 2015 - April 2019). Pictured above: Current manager Steven Schumacher (appointed December 2021). Photo: GLYN KIRK
8. Bolton Wanderers - 6 managers
Average spell in charge: 21 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Phil Parkinson (June 2016 - August 2019). Pictured above: Current manager Ian Evatt (appointed July 2020). Photo: Alex Pantling