Championship

MOUS: TACTICS NOT TO BLAME

by
The LeaguePaper Team
22 March 2026

PORTSMOUTH boss John Mousinho said he had a “positive” discussion with his players after the thumping – and insisted his tactical change was not the reason for their defeat.
Pompey were three down within half an hour and suffered the fifth loss of a six-game winless run which has left them just one place and one point above the relegation zone.
“Without giving anything away, because I think what was said needs to be kept in the dressing room, we’ve tried to have a very honest conversation,” Mousinho said.
“The main message as we came ...

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