John Mousinho hits out at Portsmouth critics dismissing side as one of worst Championship’s seen

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has defended his team's playing style against critics who labeled the side among the worst seen in the Championship. Despite rival fans and figures questioning their approach, Mousinho stated his primary objective is to secure victories rather than earn praise for aesthetic appeal. Portsmouth has mounted a six-game unbeaten streak and suffered only one loss in their past ten matches to move toward the playoff positions.

Recent criticism included former Portsmouth defender David Unsworth calling them a "terrible Portsmouth team" following a 0-0 draw at Burnley, while Swansea manager Vitor Matos described them as "physical" and "direct" after Portsmouth's 3-1 win. Mousinho explained that Portsmouth adapts tactical setups based on opponents, noting the club has also ranked among the division's top teams in possession.