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How Portsmouth's next decade could go

How Portsmouth will fare over the next decade - according to Football Manager 2020

Football Manager 2020 has had its say on how Pompey will get on in the next few years.
By Rhys Thomas
Published 18th Nov 2019, 14:41 BST
Updated 19th Nov 2019, 11:49 BST

Check out the prediction below:

Pompey fans will be delighted with this one right off the bat - FM reckons the Blues are going up as Champions! A 2-1 win away at 2nd place Burton Albion on the last day ensures that Pompey return to the Championship in style.

1. 2019/20: Champions!

Pompey fans will be delighted with this one right off the bat - FM reckons the Blues are going up as Champions! A 2-1 win away at 2nd place Burton Albion on the last day ensures that Pompey return to the Championship in style. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS

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Kenny Jackett leaves as manager before the season has even begun, and strangely, is replaced by former England manager Steve McClaren. Pompey enjoy a solid start to life in the Championship, finishing in 13th.

2. 2020/21: Enter, McClaren

Kenny Jackett leaves as manager before the season has even begun, and strangely, is replaced by former England manager Steve McClaren. Pompey enjoy a solid start to life in the Championship, finishing in 13th. Photo: Matthew Lewis

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McClaren has a better crack of things this season, with Pompey making their way up to 7th in the table and only just missing out on the play-offs. Best of all, Southampton finish two places below in 9th.

3. 2022/23: Decent season

McClaren has a better crack of things this season, with Pompey making their way up to 7th in the table and only just missing out on the play-offs. Best of all, Southampton finish two places below in 9th. Photo: Harry Murphy

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Pompey endure a nightmare campaign, and are relegated to the third tier. To make matters worse, Southampton are promoted to the top flight. Former Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill takes charge of the Blues.

4. 2023/24: Nightmare season

Pompey endure a nightmare campaign, and are relegated to the third tier. To make matters worse, Southampton are promoted to the top flight. Former Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill takes charge of the Blues. Photo: LEON NEAL

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