Portsmouth stuck with Mousinho - and it has paid off
'There were times you'd think it's time to change'
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Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says the club could have changed managers during the season after some poor away defeats, but chose to stick with the 38-year-old, who signed an extension on his long-term contract in September.
The side have not been comfortable on the road this season, winning just three games compared with 15 losses.
Some of their heaviest defeats include a 4-0 defeat at Derby County in December, and a 6-1 humbling at Stoke City in October.
Both Derby and Stoke are beneath Pompey in the Championship table and in threat of relegation.
"Let's not beat around the bush - there were times this season where they could have looked at some of those heavy away defeats and thought, well, maybe that's the time to change," Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent.
However, the club's loyalty appears to have been the right call.
The Englishman guided Portsmouth to securing a second season in the Championship on Monday when Colby Bishop scored the winner in their 1-0 victory over Watford, as well as earning the adoration of the fans.