Exeter City boss hails ‘good problem to have’ as ex-Leeds United manager signs contract extension until 2026
Portsmouth have hit form at the perfect time with a league high 16 points from their last six league matches.
John Mousinho’s men will hope to continue that tremendous winning run in a home clash against relegation strugglers Reading, who themselves have made huge strides in recent weeks – climbing from the relegation places in December to 16th in the table since the turn of the year.
Pompey will need to be at their best to secure three points and are determined to maintain their lead at the summit with promotion rivals Bolton, Derby and Peterborough all playing at home this weekend. Ahead of what promises to be an action packed weekend of League One action we take a look at all of the main headlines surrounding Portsmouth’s third-tier rivals.
Exeter City boss hails ‘good problem to have’ after sensational run of form
Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell was once regarded as one of the most under-pressure managers in the division after a dreadful run of form between October and November. However, that has all changed in recent months and his side are now emerging as one of the most in-form teams in the division with 12 points from their last six games – including impressive victories over Portsmouth’s promotion rivals Peterborough and Barnsley.
The Devon outfit were one of the most active teams in the winter window with six signings, while they were also able to extend the contracts of several key figures. Caldwell claims that this has left him with more selection dilemmas than ever before, adding that it is a good problem to have.
The former Wigan Athletic boss explained: “Since I’ve come to the club I’ve never had to leave good players, good people, out of the squad. I’ve never had big decisions on who starts or plays, so to have the options and quality we have now is really good. The key is the profile of the player against the team we were playing.”
