A fresh appointment could revitalise Pompey's push for the play-offs, as the club look to break back into the second-tier for the first time since 2012. Here's a rundown of the top twenty candidates currently in the running for the job, ranked from lowest to highest chance of becoming the next Portsmouth manager:
9. Michael Appleton - Current odds: 20/1
Current job: Lincoln City. Overall career win percentage: 40.1% Photo: Pete Norton
10. Harry Redknapp - Current odds: 10/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Birmingham City. Overall career win percentage: 40.2% Photo: Stu Forster
11. Garry Monk - Current odds: 20/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Sheffield Wednesday. Overall career win percentage: 37.4% Photo: Nigel Roddis
12. Eddie Howe - Current odds: 22/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Bournemouth. Overall career win percentage: 41.8% Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL