BREAKING: Portsmouth boss’ Sends message over prospect of squad break-up
John Mousinho is firm in his stance that contract negotiations should not be a topic of discussion while Portsmouth pursues their Championship aspirations. However, Mousinho expresses his hope that the 15 players whose contracts expire this summer are eager to continue being part of the team’s journey under his leadership, especially with the possibility of achieving success this season.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding their futures at Fratton Park, Mousinho commends these players for remaining focused on the team’s promotion push. Portsmouth, currently on a 15-game unbeaten run, faces Bolton today with the aim of securing a place in the Championship and potentially clinching the League One title.
The fact that many players have maintained their concentration despite their contracts ending on July 1 is a testament to their dedication.
The group of players with expiring contracts includes Marlon Pack, Joe Morrell, Sean Raggett, Joe Rafferty, Connor Ogilvie, Lee Evans, Zak Swanson, Toby Steward, Liam Vincent, Haji Mnoga, Harry Jewitt-White, Josh Martin, Matt Macey, Ryan Schofield, and Josh Dockerill. Mousinho emphasizes the players’ resilience in not allowing the contract situation to affect their performance as they head into the summer.
Addressing individual players’ contract situations has not been necessary at this point. The team has made it clear to agents and representatives that contract discussions will not take place until the summer.
The reason for this approach is to avoid any distractions and maintain focus on determining which league the team will be in next season. The intention is to prioritize contract talks once the league status is confirmed, ensuring fairness among the players.
The team appreciates the players’ understanding and cooperation in this matter, and it is hoped that those who have been part of the team’s journey so far would also want to be part of its future.
