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.
17. Port Vale - 7 managers
Average spell in charge: 18 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Mickey Adams (May 2011 - September 2014). Pictured above: Current manager Darrell Clarke (appointed February 2021). Photo: Gareth Copley
18. Shrewsbury Town - 7 managers
Average spell in charge: 18 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Graham Turner (June 2010 - January 2014). Pictured above: Current manager Steve Cotterill (appointed November 2020). Photo: PAUL ELLIS
19. Peterborough United - 8 managers
Average spell in charge: 15.75 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Darren Ferguson, above (January 2011 - February 2015). Current manager: Darren Ferguson (appointed January 2023). Photo: Catherine Ivill
20. Pompey - 8 managers
Average spell in charge: 15.75 months. Longest serving manager of past 10 years: Kenny Jackett (June 2017 - March 2021). Pictured above: Current manager John Mousinho (appointed January 2023). Photo: Jason Brown