John Mousinho expressed regret over the departure of Michael Doyle from Portsmouth, characterizing it as a significant loss.
Despite the blow, Mousinho believes that Doyle, the former Coventry and Leeds player, will excel in his new role as the manager of Woking.
Doyle, who recently took charge at Woking, was previously serving as an assistant professional development phase coach with the Portsmouth Academy.
Mousinho, who worked closely with Doyle, acknowledged the impact of losing such an inspirational figure from the training ground. He highlighted Doyle’s valuable contributions, not only as a promotion-winning captain for Portsmouth but also as a skilled coach with a positive attitude. Mousinho recounted instances where Doyle assisted the first-team, emphasizing the benefits of having a seasoned professional guide and mentor younger players.
While acknowledging the void left by Doyle’s departure, Mousinho expressed happiness for his former colleague’s opportunity to pursue managerial ambitions at Woking. Despite the loss, Mousinho is confident that Doyle will achieve success in his new role with the National League club.
Portsmouth now faces the task of finding a replacement for Doyle in the Academy, specifically to work alongside Sam Hudson. Mousinho sees this staff progression as a positive sign, demonstrating the upward movement of personnel from the Academy to the first-team.
Reflecting on the rarity of having someone in the Academy who has captained the club to promotion and been a standout player, Mousinho acknowledged that such individuals are bound to attract opportunities elsewhere. Despite the challenges of losing key personnel, Mousinho sees it as a testament to the quality of staff within the Portsmouth setup.
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