Portsmouth FC ‘Fantastic business. Strange timing. Signings of the summer’ – how the Fratton faithful reacted to Portsmouth’s decision to reward key duo By Mark McMahon Comment Published 21st Sep 2024, 08:01 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.
com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Pompey fans on social media have been reacting to news that both John Mousinho and Rich Hughes have agreed extensions to their existing long-term Fratton Park contracts. And it’s been greeted with approval from the Fratton faithful, who are delighted to see the club tie the key duo down to better deals. Head coach Mousinho guided the Blues back to the Championship during his first full season in charge.
Meanwhile, it was sporting director Hughes who laid the foundations for that success with some impressive recruitment since his move from Forest Green Rovers in 2022. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to our Portsmouth FC newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
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And just like the power-brokers inside Fratton Park , it appears that the vast majority of the Pompey fan base are in agreement that the future looks better with both Mousinho and Hughes at the helm. Here’s a selecion of views shared on X, formerly Twitter, following Friday evening’s announcement ..
. @PORTSMOUTHFCLEE: I was totally wrong about these two, and for that I held my hands up and apologised! This is fantastic business by the club. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad @daniel_son79: More compo when they get approached! Otherwise great news.
@CapiTweets: Love it. Stability can be such an important factor when building something! Progresses so far under them already - hopefully this continues. @phil72pfc: Not even three points tomorrow could top this news.
@garethnorton1: Signings of the summer them two. Outstanding news. Well done #Pompey.
Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad @DunnDamian57953: So just wondering, if we get relegated, which we now are favourites, will they stay or will fans call for heads? I’m guessing some will. I just don’t get it for me the timing’s wrong. @Limmy05: Great news .
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Loving the long term approach. Check out our latest episode of Pompey Talk here @PompeyChimes90: Well done Pompey, absolutely fantastic stuff! @DanielE64141682: It’s smart timing. Results haven’t been the best but had a ridiculous run of games but will show the squad that they are backed! @Joshuajake0311: Very strange timing, I presume they would have started negotiations in the summer tho so that would make more sense.
Bit worried about how connected we have made them both now tho. Hughes has no right to ever sack Mousinho now, which isn’t really the position you want to be in. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad @lukeatiyah: Good move.
Both men absolutely vital to success of the club. @jwldopp: Brilliant news, and richly deserved for a job well done. @pompeyrod: Best signings to date, bravo.
@StevenLeaver: Great news! Both John and Rich really do deserve the Very Best, considering what they have achieved for @Pompey. @olliejoell1606: I wonder how much clubs would have to pay us now if they wanted to sign mous/hughes? Continue Reading Related topics: Pompey Championship Fratton Park Comment Comment Guidelines National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting.
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