So much so that we have been able to produce another round of some of the most surreal and odd occasions in the club’s existence.
It’s time to forget all the on-pitch frustrations and recalls some of the crazier incidents from years gone by. How many can you remember?
13. Splat the rat!
Not one from the RSPCA textbooks as a rat invaded the playing area against Crewe in 2000 when Steve Claridge was in his four-and-a-half month spell as Pompey boss. A steward took evasive action to deal with the rat in question and Claridge was on the scoresheet himself in a 2-1 success. Photo: Esme Allen