John Mousinho must axe Portsmouth ace Colby Bishop after Saturday development
John Mousinho has no option but to axe Colby Bishop from the Portsmouth eleven after the Sheffield Wednesday clash.
Pompey picked up a point in a 1-1 draw against Wednesday, but it could’ve been a win at Hillsborough.
Harvey Blair scored for the visitors after Callum Paterson opened the scoring for the hosts.
Bishop offered little to no impact in the final third
Bishop played the full 90 minutes but failed to register a goal or assist, with zero shots on or off target, indicating a lack of attacking threat.
His passing was subpar, completing only six of 13 passes (46% accuracy) and he offered no key passes or accurate crosses, limiting his creative contribution [Sofascore].
The striker lost eight of eleven aerial duels and won only one of his five ground duels, showcasing that it was a horrid game for him.
| Championship 2024/25 | Position | Points | Played |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 12th | 57 | 45 |
| Watford | 13th | 56 | 45 |
| Norwich City | 14th | 54 | 45 |
| QPR | 15th | 53 | 45 |
| Portsmouth | 16th | 53 | 45 |
His 14 instances of possession loss highlight carelessness, disrupting the rhythm of Portsmouth.
Off the ball, he contributed minimally, with one tackle, no clearances, and no interceptions, while committing two fouls.
This lacklustre display, especially against a mid-table Sheffield Wednesday side, underscores Bishop’s inability to influence the game.
Mark O’Mahony needs to start for Portsmouth
With Portsmouth 16th in the Championship and secured of avoiding the drop, 20-year-old Mark O’Mahony, a promising loanee from Brighton, offers a fresh option.
O’Mahony’s pace, work rate and clinical finishing in Under-21 appearances suggest he could exploit defences more effectively.
Bishop’s recent form, including this ineffective outing, contrasts with O’Mahony’s potential to energise the attack.
Dropping Bishop for O’Mahony in the next match against Hull City could provide the dynamism needed to capitalise on scoring opportunities and bolster Portsmouth’s fight for points, leveraging O’Mahony’s hunger to prove himself in the Championship.