However, there’ll also be one small issue that will refuse to go away. An itch, if you like, that the Blues know will eventually have to be scratched!
We’re, of course, talking contracts and those players who could potentially leave Fratton Park at the end of the season - either through their own volition or that of the club.
Historically, it’s not a topic the Blues like to engage with while their league status remains fluid. Despite being nailed on for promotion as last season drew to a close, the narrative was to remain focused on securing the title, then decide players’ futures.
That caused a bit of a stir when decisions were eventualy made public in May - and there’s every possibility the same could happen again at the end of this campaign, with seven contracted players due to see their deals expire and three loanees also due to depart.
But who are those players already into the final 12 months of their Fratton Park contracts? And who could the Blues potentially keep or eventually allow to leave for free?
Of course, where the Blues end the current campaign will have a massive bearing on what’s decided. But here’s the current situation as things stand.

9. Ben Stevenson
Like Lowery, the midfielder's time at Pompey looks up. The only question that remains is when? A January move away would suit Pompey - either on loan or on a free transfer. Could remain until his contract runs out, though, if there's no takers. | National World

10. Mark O'Mahony
The on-loan Brighton striker will return to the Seagulls once his season-long stay finishes. While Pompey will carefully manage Colby Bishop's return, it begs the question how John Mousinho will manage to keep all his striker options - including O'Mahony - happy? | Portsmouth FC

11. Zak Swanson
The right-back will find himself in familiar territory in June - out of contract, with the club having the option of an additional 12 months. When he's fully fit, there's a tendancy to play the former Arsenal trainee. The only problem is, he gets his fair share of injuries. Indeed, he's missed Pompey's past six games with a heel issue. There's potential we could all suffer a bit of déjà vu next summer. | National World

12. Anthony Scully
The winger is currently on a season-long loan at Colchester, although returned to Pompey this month to assess discomfort in an ankle injury he picked up last season with the Blues. Despite his Fratton Park return, the winger has played his last game for the club. | National World