John Mousinho confirms Bristol Metropolis talks happened in Might

Portsmouth supervisor John Mousinho was a goal for Bristol Metropolis earlier this summer season, the coach has instructed The Information.

Portsmouth supervisor John Mousinho has confirmed that Bristol Metropolis had been concerned with his providers when looking out for a brand new head coach this summer season.

The Robins noticed Roy Hodgson depart the membership on the finish of his short-term deal in Might. Mousinho was linked with the put up, which finally went to Michael Skubala.

On Monday, Mousinho was requested whether or not he ever got here near leaving Fratton Park. He mentioned: “To a sure extent. There was some actual curiosity initially of the summer season. The one which had probably the most air time was Bristol Metropolis.

“There was an preliminary dialog between the membership and my agent, nevertheless it didn’t get any additional than that. No official strategy.”

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Mousinho admitted that he alerted Portsmouth to the dialog however that ‘nothing progressed’. The 40-year-old additionally confirmed that Bristol Metropolis by no means made a proper strategy to rent him.

Mousinho had beforehand been linked with Bristol Metropolis in 2023, however the Robins turned to the providers of Liam Manning.

The Pompey supervisor added that there have been ‘a few different bits of minor curiosity in his providers’ which he ‘watched from afar’.

Stoke Metropolis had additionally been linked with Mousinho’s providers. Mark Robins stays answerable for the Potters however his future unsure final month.

Soccer League World reported that Stoke Metropolis had begun to ‘sound out’ potential replacements for Robins after his facet completed the Championship season with no win of their last six.

The Portsmouth boss has been at Fratton Park, in his first-ever managerial function, since January 2023. He’s the Twelfth-longest serving boss within the nation. Within the interview, Mousinho went on to precise his need to be trustworthy with supporters about what had been taking place behind the scenes.

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He mentioned: “I by no means thoughts being open and trustworthy about issues significantly after they’re on the market.

“I feel it will be a bit disrespectful of me to come back in and begin mendacity and protecting up and saying nothing had occurred over the summer season.”

Mousinho signed a brand new take care of Pompey in September 2024, extending his contract from 2026 to 2028.

The supervisor took Portsmouth from League One to the Championship in 2024 in his first full season in administration. He had beforehand been working in a player-coach function at Oxford United.

When signing that deal, Mousinho outlined his objectives of establishing his workforce within the Championship. A Sixteenth-place end adopted that 12 months, with Pompey putting 18th final trip.