Portsmouth sit in 16th place in the League One table after a disappointing campaign so far, and they face Carabao Cup quarter-finalists Oxford United in their next league match.
Kenny Jackett's side have won just once in their last four games in League One, a 1-0 win against Lincoln City at home.
They face an in-form Oxford side under Karl Robinson, who sit in 5th in the league, with no defeats in the competition since 7 September; a 2-1 loss to Fleetwood.
Understandably, there has been disappointment amongst the fan base at Fratton Park because of the poor results and performances, with some fans taking aim at the manager.
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However, it was reported that Pompey owner Michael Eisner has given Jackett his backing for the time being, describing him as a "winning coach".
In an attempt to improve Portsmouth's fortunes, Jackett has drafted in ex-England defender Stuart Pearce as a coach, as reported today by journalist Andrew Moon of BBC South:
What have Pompey fans though about this? There has been a mixed reaction...