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?
1. Weird and wonderful Pompey moments
Clockwise (from top left): Thierry Henry dons a Pompey shirt, Rio Ferdinand can't save Sulley Muntari's penalty at Manchester United, the ill-fated US tour of 2010 culminates against DC United and Wolves mascot Wolfie. Photo: The News
2. O's my word!
Some going from Pompey to twice recover from 3-0 down to beat Leyton Orient - twice! The 1963-64 season saw the Blues come back and thrash the O’s 6-3 with Ron Saunders grabbing a hat-trick. Then, incredibly, a 4-3 win ensued after behind three behind at Fratton the following March. Photo: Lemmon
3. Tel's about that!
He was the man everyone wanted with English football on a high after Euro 96, so where was Terry Venables' destination? Fratton Park, of course. The England boss' link with the Gregory family saw him join Pompey. After buying a controlling stake for £1 hopes were high on what could happen, but things soon went awry with the Blues losing money hand over fist and Venables spending more time away with Australia. He reportedly agreed to a £250,000 payout and left in January 1998 with administration looming. Photo: Getty Images
4. On knees in DC
The 2010 American pre-season tour was one horror story after another. An opening 42-hour journey to San Diego offered a taste of what was to come on a tour which took in 100 hours of travel time, eight flights, six hotels and airports, four different time zone, two delays and two cancellations, Oh, and after a storm, the kit was lost en-route to Washington, so the home side dug up a spare and Pompey were thrashed 4-0 in 46 degree heat. Photo: Joe Pepler