Here are all 17 permanent Portsmouth managers since 2000

POMPEY has experience glorious highs and deep lows since the turn of the millennium.

From lifting the FA Cup and recording their highest Premier League finish to being relegated to League Two, a number of different managers have guided them through the hard times and the good. Here are all 17 permanent Portsmouth managers in the 21st century. 

Pompey bosses since 2000placeholder image
Pompey bosses since 2000
The Welsh manager took charge of Pompey on January 13, 2000, and his reign lasted until October 12 of the same year. During his time he steered the club away from relegation. His win record was 31%placeholder image
The Welsh manager took charge of Pompey on January 13, 2000, and his reign lasted until October 12 of the same year. During his time he steered the club away from relegation. His win record was 31%
Pompey's second full-time manager of the millenium, he took over the hot seat on October 12, 2000, as player-manager and lasted 23 games until February 25, 2001, winning just five games. His win record was 21%placeholder image
Pompey's second full-time manager of the millenium, he took over the hot seat on October 12, 2000, as player-manager and lasted 23 games until February 25, 2001, winning just five games. His win record was 21%
Taking over on February 25, 2001, he saved Pompey from relegation from the First Division on the final day of the season. After a promising start, he was sacked on March 25, 2002, after a string of poor results. His win record was 28%placeholder image
Taking over on February 25, 2001, he saved Pompey from relegation from the First Division on the final day of the season. After a promising start, he was sacked on March 25, 2002, after a string of poor results. His win record was 28%
Director of football Redknapp took over as manager on March 25, 2002. He led Pompey to the Premier League in 2003 before walking out on November 24, 2004, and joining rivals Southampton. His win record was 46%placeholder image
Director of football Redknapp took over as manager on March 25, 2002. He led Pompey to the Premier League in 2003 before walking out on November 24, 2004, and joining rivals Southampton. His win record was 46%
Director of football Zajec took over as manager of Pompey following Redknapp's departure in November 2004 and lasted until April 2005, winning just five of his 21 matches in charge. His win record was 23%placeholder image
Director of football Zajec took over as manager of Pompey following Redknapp's departure in November 2004 and lasted until April 2005, winning just five of his 21 matches in charge. His win record was 23%
The Frenchman took charge in April 2005 and led them to safety in the Premier League, including a 4-1 thumping of Redknapp's Southampton. He was sacked in November 2005 following poor start to next season. His win record was 19%placeholder image
The Frenchman took charge in April 2005 and led them to safety in the Premier League, including a 4-1 thumping of Redknapp's Southampton. He was sacked in November 2005 following poor start to next season. His win record was 19%
Harry returned to Pompey on December 7, 2005, for a second spell. During this time he led Pompey to a famously 2008 FA Cup victory. In October 2008 he left Pompey again, this time joining Spurs. His win record was 42%placeholder image
Harry returned to Pompey on December 7, 2005, for a second spell. During this time he led Pompey to a famously 2008 FA Cup victory. In October 2008 he left Pompey again, this time joining Spurs. His win record was 42%
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