Joe Morrell joins Portsmouth's coaching staff ahead of derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Joe Morrell, former Portsmouth and Wales midfielder, has been appointed as a first-team coach for Portsmouth. He will replace Zesh Rehman, who departed the club in late 2025. Morrell, who retired due to injuries in October 2025 after a playing career that included over 100 matches for Pompey, spent last season coaching Bristol City's under-21 team. His first coaching assignment will be the south coast derby against Southampton, following a three-week international break. Portsmouth currently ranks 19th in the Championship standings.
- •Morrell replaces Zesh Rehman as Portsmouth's first-team coach.
- •He retired from playing in October 2025 due to injuries.
- •Morrell previously coached Bristol City's under-21s last season.
- •Portsmouth currently sits 19th in the Championship table.
- •Morrell's first match as a coach will be against Southampton.
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Morrell to join Portsmouth's coaching staff
"Ex-Portsmouth and Wales midfielder Joe Morrell will be returning to his former club as a coach, joining John Mousinho's backroom staff.
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