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BBC News
15-05-2025
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- BBC News
Mousinho expects 'relatively busy' Pompey summer
John Mousinho says he expects a relatively busy summer at Fratton Park, with Pompey eyeing a mix of free-agent signings, purchases and loan Blues boss told BBC Radio Solent this time of year "is probably busier than usual" but said the club are in a "really strong position" having consolidated in the Championship after promotion and are not in any rush to conduct business."Nothing is close at all, we've been tracking players but we're not panicking," he said. "There's definitely a couple of free agents we are interested in but it's likely to be a combination of paying fees for players and bringing loans in."Mousinho added he felt the club's retained list this year "probably wasn't a controversial one".Kusini Yengi scored 13 goals in all competitions in 2023-24 as Pompey won League One, but was not offered a new deal after failing to make a telling impact this term, without a goal in 14 appearances."He was pivotal in us winning the league last season but for a number of reasons it's not quite happened for him this year, including some injuries," Mousinho admitted."It felt like the best way was to not exercise his option and let him explore other options. We're happy where we are in the centre-forward department and didn't see him playing a lot next year."Also departing is left-back Cohen Bramall, who the Blues signed in January on a deal until the end of the season, with Mousinho adding: "It was a good opportunity for him to showcase himself and I think he did well, had a very solid contribution to us managing to stay up and was a very positive influence."The club hope keeper Ben Killip will agree a new deal while they have exercised their option to keep former Arsenal right-back Zak Swanson, with Mousinho saying: "He ended up starting 24 games this year - when he has played I think he's looked every inch a Championship right-back."He added: "There's nothing we are absolutely desperate to do. What we don't want to do is let players go too early and then not necessarily have replacements. It's probably going to be a case of waiting to bring players in before we let players go."It won't be like it has been for the past two summers. It won't be 14 through the door. It won't be one or two. I suspect it'll probably land halfway between them. We're not going to force anything."One of those who remains on the radar is Bristol City defender Rob Atkinson, who enjoyed a successful loan at Pompey to finish the season."Everyone knows we're there and perfectly willing to do a deal for Rob but he's Bristol City's player and we'll see what they do with him first," Mousinho said."If they had gone up it probably would have made things slightly more straightforward but it depends on them."
The Sun
13-05-2025
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- The Sun
Portsmouth release FIVE players including former Arsenal star after securing Championship survival
PORTSMOUTH have announced the departures of five players after securing Championship survival. Cohen Bramall, Tom Lowery, Alexander Milošević, Anthony Scully and Kusini Yengi are all set to leave Fratton Park. Meanwhile, loan stars Adil Aouchiche, Rob Atkinson, Kaide Gordon, Isaac Hayden, Freddie Potts and Mark O'Mahony will return to their parent clubs. On the exits, Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho said: "We would like to thank all those players leaving the club for their service and wish them nothing but the best for the next stage of their careers. "Kusini played a massive part in our memorable League One title success just over a year ago, while Anthony and Tom are both model professionals who I enjoyed working with greatly. "Cohen provided genuine competition at left-back after arriving in January, while Alexander offered vital defensive cover at a time we really needed it. "I would also like to thank Sunderland, Bristol City, Liverpool, Newcastle, West Ham and Brighton for loaning us their players, all of whom had a role to play in securing our Championship status." Bramall joined Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee in January and signed a six-month deal. But the 29-year-old's contract has not been extended beyond this summer. Following spells with several non-league clubs, Bramall was signed by Arsenal in 2017 and went on to make 21 appearances for the club's Under-23s. He did not earn a senior appearance for the Gunners. The defender spent a season on loan at Birmingham before joining Colchester United in a permanent transfer in 2019. Bramall has since played for Lincoln, Rotherham and Pompey.
BBC News
09-05-2025
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- BBC News
'Only natural' for interest in Mousinho
Portsmouth expect interest from other clubs in boss John Mousinho this summer, sporting director Richard Hughes has 39, was appointed to his first managerial role at Fratton Park in January 2023 and has already etched his name into club guided Pompey from 15th in League One to finish eighth in his first campaign before winning the title last term and then guiding the Blues to a 16th-placed finish in their first season back in the has been linked with the vacant coaching roles at West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City but Hughes told BBC Radio Solent he hopes his head coach will stick with the "exciting project" he is building."This club is incredibly special and has got a real unique character around it," Hughes said. "It's exciting for me and John. There's scope to progress and build the club and I know that's something that really appeals to John."I'm sure there absolutely will be interest in John, and rightly so because he's done a terrific job in the time he's been with us."There's likely to be people that want to have those conversations but I know John is happy, he loves the area, he loves the team and the project. "It's natural in football if people do well there's likely to be interest but our expectation is to keep moving forward and keep progressing, that way we can keep the group and the staff together, add to the squad and keep making everything stronger, better and keep delivering on the pitch."
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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- Yahoo
The club is only going in one direction
The club is only going in one direction - Bishop [Rex Features] Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop is already looking forward to another year in the Championship and says they will be a "very strong team" next season. After winning just one of their opening 14 games and sitting five points adrift of safety at the bottom of the table, Pompey picked up 45 points in the next 32 matches to finish 16th. John Mousinho's side were on a 64-point pace from 9 November onwards, which would have seen them finish in the top 10 if they had carried that form through the whole season. It was a run that coincided with Bishop's return to the side following heart surgery. "Obviously, I missed quite a big chunk of it and didn't come back in the greatest place, so if you'd told me then that we'd finish 16th, then I'd have snapped your hand off," Bishop told BBC Radio Solent. "It's down to the lads and the staff who worked really hard and reaped the rewards." Bishop ended the season as Portsmouth's league top goalscorer for a third consecutive campaign with 11 goals in 32 appearances. "After missing a big chunk, I didn't know what was going to happen or how many you're going to get," he said. "But I'm happy to get top goalscorer - three seasons as top goalscorer." The 28-year-old, who extended his contract at Fratton Park in February until June 2028, believes Pompey can improve on their league position next season. "Last year was a rocky start, so I'm looking forward to having a fresh start, coming back fit and seeing where this team can take it," Bishop added. "If we have a fully fit team next year with some of the lads we've got and a couple more signings, I think we'll be a very strong team. "I think the club has moved forward so much since I first came here, and behind the scenes, they're still trying to make it so much better, so I think it's only going to go in one direction." Listen to Colby Bishop's full interview on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
03-05-2025
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- BBC News
'Everyone can be proud'
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has said that everyone at the club "can be proud" after a successful season in the Championship.A draw against Hull City on Saturday marked the end of their first season back in the second tier since 2012. In his first full season in management, Mousinho won the league One title, and in the second, his side secured a 16th placed finish in the were confirmed as safe with two games to spare, and ended the season with some strong results. "It was important to stay unbeaten towards the back end of the season and five unbeaten is a good return." Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent. "The performance today was awful for 20 minutes but I guess some of it can be expected."The progress this season is a really good sign of where we are as a club and a fantastic achievement - everyone can be very proud of what we have done."But football doesn't wait for anyone, we have to go again, but for now we can take a break from the relentlessness."
