article_snippet.sent: Awford's future had been in doubt as they slipped away from the play-off places and Saturday's result left they with an 11-point gap to the top seven with four games left.
article_snippet.sent: Assistant manager Gary Waddock is will take caretaker charge of the team ahead of the clash with Stevenage tomorrow.
article_snippet.sent: Awford, 42, has been in charge just over a year and won 20 of the 55 matches that he was in charge, League Two Portsmouth are 14th in League Two.
article_snippet.sent: In a statement Pompey said: 'the club would like to place on record the club sincere thanks for Andy's efforts - his service to Pompey is immeasurable. '
article_snippet.sent: One of Pompey most significant contributions was when Pompey took charge of the team in March 2014 and steered the club to safety from the threat of relegation out of the Football League.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Decision comes after the Blues disappointing 3-1 defeat to Morecambe .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: League Two Portsmouth were tipped for promotion, but have endured a poor campaign .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Blues sit 11 points adrift of the play-off places with four games to play .