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‘Away with the fairies’: Portsmouth boss John Mousinho delivers powerful Championship message

The Blues have taken 14 points from the last 18 available in the Championship…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:55 AM
‘Away with the fairies’: Portsmouth boss John Mousinho delivers powerful Championship message
Key Things to Know
  • John Mousinho warned Portsmouth against complacency despite sitting 10th in the Championship table.
  • Portsmouth have secured 22 points from their opening 14 games, losing just once in their last 10 matches.
  • Mousinho stated discussions regarding the league table should wait until around the 30-game mark of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has warned his squad against getting complacent or being "away with the fairies" despite their strong start to the Championship campaign. The Blues currently sit 10th in the table with 22 points from 14 matches, having collected 14 points from their last 18 available.

Mousinho emphasized that Portsmouth are purely focused on game-by-game points accumulation rather than monitoring safety or the playoff race. The manager stated that discussions regarding the league table should wait until around the 30-game mark, as Pompey prepare to host fourth-place Stoke City before the international break.

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