By Chris Dunlavy

FOREST Green Rovers owner Dale Vince says he “expected better” of Portsmouth after the south coast side poached director of football Richard Hughes. Hughes, 34, previously worked at Everton and Wigan before joining Forest Green in 2018. His work in Gloucestershire helped to revolutionise the club’s recruitment strategy and was a key component of their historic promotion to League One last season. However, Hughes has now joined third tier rivals Portsmouth after a protracted pursuit that began in May. “This is an opportunity Rich wanted...