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.
9. Burton Albion - 6 managers
Average spell in charge: 21 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Nigel Clough, above (December 2015 - May 2020). Current manger: Dino Maamria (appointed September 2022). Photo: Catherine Ivill
10. Cambridge United - 6 managers
Average spell in charge: 21 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Richard Money - October 2012 - November 15). Pictured above: Current manager Mark Bonner (appointed March 2020). Photo: Nathan Stirk
11. Cheltenham - 6 managers
Average spell in charge: 21 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Mark Yates (December 2009 - November 2014). Pictured above: Wade Elliott (appointed June 2022). Photo: Pete Norton
12. Lincoln City - 6 managers
Average spell in charge: 21 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Danny Cowley, above (May 2016 - September 2019). Current manager: Mark Kennedy (appointed June 2022). Photo: Laurence Griffiths