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MIGHTY MOUS!

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The LeaguePaper Team
22 January 2023

Pompey’s rookie boss bags win
By John Lyons

HATTERS PILE PAIN ON KOLO’S SAD LATICS

WELL DONE, PAL: Elijah Adebayo is congratulated on scoring Luton’s second in their 2-0 win at Wigan
PICTURE: Alamy

ROOKIE Portsmouth boss John Mousinho was a happy man after starting his managerial career in perfect style with a 2-0 home win against Exeter.
The 36-year-old was a surprise choice for the Pompey hotseat so a good start was imperative to try to win over the doubters.
Second half goals from Marlon Pack and Wales midfielder Joe Morrell proved enough for three points at Fratton Park, which a...

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