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.
13. Forest Green Rovers - 7 managers
Average spell in charge: 18 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Mark Cooper (May 2016 - May 2021). Pictured above: Current manager Duncan Ferguson (appointed January 2023). Photo: Dan Istitene
14. Bristol Rovers - 7 managers
Average spell in charge: 18 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Darrell Clarke (March 2014 - December 2018). Pictured above: Current manager Joey Barton (appointed February 2021). Photo: Michael Steele
15. Ipswich Town - 7 managers
Average spell in charge: 18 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Mick McCarthy (November 2012 - April 2018). Current manager: Kieran McKenna (appointed December 2021). Photo: Stephen Pond
16. MK Dons - 7 managers
Average spell in charge: 18 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Karl Robinson (May 2010 - October 2016). Pictured above: Current manager Mark Jackson (appointed December 2022). Photo: Catherine Ivill