John Mousinho?

[Pompey1984+1]

I have to say, this is one decision the club have made where I’m questioning their sanity, or is it my sanity I’m questioning? I don’t know anymore..

Are this guy’s coaching badges and charisma that much better than every other candidate’s, to warrant taking a punt on him with zero management experience?

If he’s that much of a shining star, why didn’t Oxford promote him?

I guess all this will come out in the wash but I am very interested to hear from those involved in the recruitment process what the logic was with this one, and why this guy felt like a better choice than the other numerous candidates.

Talk about not reading the room, it's a quite amazing appointment and to find out that for the last 3 weeks he wasn't even considered (presumably) it gives me no faith in the process. Like everything else at this club, including on the pitch, urgency is sadly lacking.

What do you mean he wasn't even considered for the last three weeks? Did he just turn up and ask for a chat?

[Pompey55]

Reading some of the news articles this morning it appears we only spoke to him yesterday - that doesn't necessarily mean either party liked what was said. Could there be more twists in this one?

Sky news are reporting he has verbally agreed so guess it’s probably just contract details and I would imagine he will get a lot more as Head Coach than a journeyman defender

The club need to get on with it and appoint him, it’s getting silly. We need a new voice in that changing room NOW!

And we need some new players in, 11 days till the window slams shut

Does he have the contacts in the game to get the players we need though? Time will tell I guess.

I see this mentioned a lot about managers needing contacts in the game. What does that mean? Why is it important?

Players have agents, clubs use agents, clubs have recruitment teams and software and all sorts of tools at their disposal not just some filofax - I can see it's handy to try and call in a favour from your mate but that's not sustainable what about when your mate get these the sack?

Totally agree about clubs have all the technology they need nowadays I mean Nicky Cowley made great use of his IPad on the touch line

[Pompey55]

I have to say, this is one decision the club have made where I’m questioning their sanity, or is it my sanity I’m questioning? I don’t know anymore..

Are this guy’s coaching badges and charisma that much better than every other candidate’s, to warrant taking a punt on him with zero management experience?

If he’s that much of a shining star, why didn’t Oxford promote him?

I guess all this will come out in the wash but I am very interested to hear from those involved in the recruitment process what the logic was with this one, and why this guy felt like a better choice than the other numerous candidates.

Talk about not reading the room, it's a quite amazing appointment and to find out that for the last 3 weeks he wasn't even considered (presumably) it gives me no faith in the process. Like everything else at this club, including on the pitch, urgency is sadly lacking.

What do you mean he wasn't even considered for the last three weeks? Did he just turn up and ask for a chat?

Of course not he has made no secret of his ambition to move into management guess his agent put his name forward
I just hope he never borrowed Cowleys PowerPoint presentation for his interview

[No Shot Sherlock]

All ifs, buts and maybes, but if as has been suggested the club only sought permission to speak to him in the last 48 hours, when supposedly there'd been a robust recruitment process which resulted in Manning and Foster each having two interviews, did they then turn the club down?

[Betelgeuse]

All ifs, buts and maybes, but if as has been suggested the club only sought permission to speak to him in the last 48 hours, when supposedly there'd been a robust recruitment process which resulted in Manning and Foster each having two interviews, did they then turn the club down?

They probably both dozed off in the interview listening to Cullen's questions.

[No Shot Sherlock]

Mousinho confirmed

[No Shot Sherlock]

https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/202 ... ead-coach/

[GreenBlue]

There are a lot of unknowns (to us) regarding this probable appointment but I believe that it has been made in the best and most professional way i.e business behind closed doors. The only problem then is that we, as fans, believe we should be involved/informed of all the details and when we are not, the rumours start to creep and we turn negative.

I would be astounded if, as some are suggesting, Mousinho was a last minute consideration for this role. I am sure those involved will have drawn up a comprehensive list (not just looked at the Bet Victor list) and scrutinised all options speaking to people who really do know and getting advice from those in the game. Of course, that is just my opinion but others with vastly differing views are almost certainly basing their views on opinion also and/or rumour.

I am actually quite excited by this appointment (if it happens). It will certainly not be universally popular but who would have been? We saw, even in this forum, how some would say X, Y or Z would be perfect but others said they could think of nobody worse than X, Y and Z. We are football fans, Pompey fans and we all want what is best for I club but we are fickle. The owners and/or those who were involved in selecting our new manager were always on to a hiding, whoever they chose.

I really hope this appointment turns out to be an inspired choice but would hate to see fans turning against the club if we are not back challenging for the play-offs in the next few weeks or even by the end of the season. Success in football rarely happens overnight but is usually organically grown from a stable footing.

Some may call me a happy clapper, but that is just because my views may not reflect their own. I don't actually give a toss. I am hopeful and optimistic.

[GreenBlue]

“Following a thorough process, where we spoke with a number of people, John was the standout candidate. After meeting him and conducting our interviews, we were able to conclude the search and offer John the opportunity to coach this great football club.”

[No Shot Sherlock]

Well it's official now. I'm not sure how we got to this point but that's irrelevant and and we need to get behind him.

[Pompey55]

Well it's official now. I'm not sure how we got to this point but that's irrelevant and and we need to get behind him.

Totally agree no point moaning and protesting it’s settled so as usual we get behind him and the team

[Jack_Tinn]

Bassey and Dolcetti have left the club too - so he is taking over immediately as the manager for the game vs Exeter.

Should be interesting to see the team he picks since he won't have taken a single coaching session before today with Pompey.

Still the Pompey players won't have to worry about the new manager watching from the stands....he will be in the coaching area.

[Pompey55]

Notice it’s a long term contract so not a rolling one like Cowley also Bassey has gone and the club will appoint a coaching team to support him
So it’s going to be an experienced back up for him

[Pompey1984+1]

Notice it’s a long term contract so not a rolling one like Cowley also Bassey has gone and the club will appoint a coaching team to support him
So it’s going to be an experienced back up for him

I thought the Cowleys were on a 3 year?

[Portchesterblue2]

I have to say, this is one decision the club have made where I’m questioning their sanity, or is it my sanity I’m questioning? I don’t know anymore..

Are this guy’s coaching badges and charisma that much better than every other candidate’s, to warrant taking a punt on him with zero management experience?

If he’s that much of a shining star, why didn’t Oxford promote him?

I guess all this will come out in the wash but I am very interested to hear from those involved in the recruitment process what the logic was with this one, and why this guy felt like a better choice than the other numerous candidates.

Talk about not reading the room, it's a quite amazing appointment and to find out that for the last 3 weeks he wasn't even considered (presumably) it gives me no faith in the process. Like everything else at this club, including on the pitch, urgency is sadly lacking.

well Betelgeuse, you must be in prime position to answer Jabba's questions as you are clearly in the know about who was and wasnt in the process?
have we learned nothing about how the club are no longer like they were under arry and telling the world what we are going to do before we do it??
the club has gone about getting the candidates in and interviewed without most people haveing any clue whats going on. The Snooze have linked us with every manager under the sun, and made various people favourites, who have then said they are not part of the process, so just because the snooze and other nedia have not highlighted him until yesterday, when the club clearly let it out, we havent spoken to him ???